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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Precautions

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In earlier articles on abdominoplasty, we have discussed what tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are, the types available, the costs associated with the tummy tuck procedure, the risk factors, the pre-procedural evaluation, and the different scenarios when the different types of tummy tuck procedures are required.

In this article, we will discuss the procedure itself, the precautionary measures that a patient to be operated should take, other details related to the procedure, and convalescence.

Precautionary Measures Associated with Abdominoplasty

Before undergoing an abdominoplasty, a patient has to take a few precautionary measures, so that the operation is not affected in any way. All the precautionary measures are listed out by the surgeon. While some are general measures, there could be some measures that are listed out to specific patients.

For example, as a general measure, the surgeon advises the patients to abstain from drinking alcohol or consuming nicotine in any form, usually by smoking. However, as a specific measure, he may ask you to abstain from taking certain medications.

The general precautionary measures are usually to avoid smoking and drinking (as mentioned above) and also to avoid exposing the abdominal region to the sun as much as possible, as this can retard the speed of the healing process. It is also a good idea to be very careful and stay away from any kind of infection, as an infection, or even a common cold, would most likely ensure a delay in the procedure. Other measures include avoiding a strict diet, as that too can affect the speed of the recovery process.

Other Details Related to Abdominoplasty

There are other details about the procedure that one should be aware of. For one, it is not necessary that abdominoplasty has to be an in-patient procedure. Most of the times it is an outpatient procedure, regardless of whether it is a partial or a complete process. It does not require the patient to be admitted into a hospital facility, unless there are complications involved.

The surgeon usually opts for a general anesthesia; however, sometimes he may use a local anesthetic in combination with a sedative.

Partial Abdominoplasty: The Procedure

In this section we will discuss both the partial as well as the complete abdominoplasty procedure.

Partial abdominoplasty is a simple procedure. It involves making an incision from the navel downwards, the skin is opened into a flap, and the excess fat and skin is removed from within. Once that is done, the flap of skin is pulled back up and stitched into place. Partial abdominoplasty does not involve the navel directly; it may get distended as the skin gets tightened. Partial abdominoplasty usually does not take more than two hours.

Complete Abdominoplasty: The Procedure

Complete abdominoplasty, as the name suggests, is more complicated than partial abdominoplasty. This process involves not one but two incisions. The first incision is made across the width of the abdominal region, just above the pubic area, usually from one hip to the other. Then, there is a second incision that is made to make the navel free from the tissue that surrounds it. Across the abdominal wall, right up to the rib, the skin is separated. This opens up the view of the abdominal muscles.

The surgeon knits these muscles up together by suturing them, which helps make the abdominal wall itself tighter and also causes the waistline to narrow down. The next step is to work on the opened up a area. A hole is made for the navel, which is then stitched up. Besides, the excess skin is removed and the area is stitched up.

After the stitches are applied, all other extra fluid is removed from the area, and the area is left to heal.

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