Scarless Tummy Tuck Details
A scarless tummy tuck or partial abdominoplasty will result in smaller and less visible tummy tuck scars. The cosmetic surgeon makes the incision much smaller than the incision made for a full abdominoplasty incision. You may be an ideal candidate for a scarless tummy tuck, if you lost elasticity in your abdomen and nothing you do improves it. Things such as age, pregnancy or a lot of weight gain can cause your skin on your abdomen to lose elasticity. This procedure is mainly for problems in the lower abdomen. There shouldnt be to much excess fat in this area. Your abdomen will look taut after this surgery because the surgeon will remove excess skin and tighten the muscles.
A scarless tummy tuck has a lower risk for complications because this type of operation is usually only a few hours long. If you smoke, you should try to stop approximately two weeks before your tummy tuck to make sure you heal well. Your surgeon will give you all the information you need so youre ready for the surgery.
A general anesthetic or local anesthetic in addition to a sedative will be used. The surgeon may also do liposuction along with the surgery.
The incision is put in the small area directly above the pubis and the skin flap is stretched down. The skin is tightened after the fat is removed and than the skin flap is stitched back into place. The belly button isnt removed during this procedure. Only a small scar remains above the pubic area which can be concealed with underwear.
A scarless tummy tuck typically requires a short hospital stay. In fact, most patients go home the same day. After the surgery, symptoms such as pain, tenderness, swelling and bruising may last for a period of six weeks. In only a few days, you may be able to do some light activities but it can take a month for total recovery. In about 10 days, your stitches will be removed. You should try to be as active as you can once the stitches are out. Activity will decrease risks of blood clots and speed the recovery process. Its important to follow the directions from your surgeon and not miss any appointments.
March 07 2009 04:54 am | Tummy Tuck