Tummy Tuck

A flat, even, firm, tummy - everyone wants one. But few succeed.

Pregnancies, weight gain and weight loss take a tremendous toll on a woman's figure, especially in the stomach area. Repeatedly stretched and scarred, many women's abdomens are loose, oversized and out of shape. But they don't have to be.

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can help. It can remove the excess skin and tighten up the underlying musculature giving you a flatter, firmer, tighter stomach and a thinner waist as well.

Procedure and Recovery

Loose tissue from the left and right of the abdomen are pulled together towards the centre and sutured together
This tightens muscles, provides a stronger abdominal wall and makes the waist smaller
The skin is then lowered and the excess is removed.
A new belly button is created at the proper position (the old one is now too low)
A firm elastic dressing is placed over the area
Scarring is permanent but will fade over time
You may be up and around within a few days, but you should avoid over activity and straining for 3-4 weeks
You'll need to remain in hospital for 2-3 days or so with your hips bent to reduce the strain on your abdominal area
When you leave hospital the dressing will be replaced with an abdominal support
You may have to wear a light support garment for a few weeks
Within 6 months your scars should become flatter, lighter in colour and less noticeable

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