Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Recovery

2–3 weeks: Back to light work or daily life
6–8 weeks: Full activity and exercise allowed

About

About Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A tummy tuck flattens and firms your tummy by removing loose, sagging skin and extra fat. It also tightens weak or separated abdominal muscles problems that diet and exercise alone cannot fix. It is ideal after pregnancy or big weight changes.

What It Does For You

✅ Removes loose skin: gets rid of “apron” skin or folds
✅ Tightens muscles: repairs separated muscles for a strong, flat core
✅ Trims extra fat: smooths bulges in the tummy area
✅ Better shape: creates a flatter tummy and narrower waistline
✅ Improves marks: can remove or fade stretch marks and old scars in the lower area

Types of Tummy Tuck

🔹 Full Tummy Tuck

Treats whole tummy, upper and lower
Repairs muscles, removes skin, moves belly button
Best for: moderate to severe sagging or muscle separation

🔹 Mini Tummy Tuck

Only treats area below the belly button
Smaller cut, faster recovery
Best for: mild sagging or extra skin low down only

🔹 Extended / 360 Tummy Tuck

Goes around to flanks and back
Removes loose skin all around the waist
Best for: after major weight loss

🔹 Lipoabdominoplasty

Tummy tuck + liposuction together
Extra shaping for a more sculpted waistline

Ideal Candidate

Ideal if you:

Have loose skin or stretch marks after pregnancy or weight loss
Feel your tummy muscles are weak or separated
Cannot get a flat tummy no matter how much you exercise
Are finished having children
Keep your weight steady

Tummy tuck is ideal if you want a flat, firm, smooth tummy and a narrower waist when loose skin or weak muscles stop you from getting there naturally.

Proven Results

Meaningful contour improvement is visible within 2-3 weeks as initial swelling subsides. The refined silhouette continues to settle over 3-6 months as tissues soften and scars mature. Scar appearance lightens and flattens significantly over 12-18 months with proper aftercare.

Plan

Your Timeline

Preparation

Stop smoking and nicotine 4 weeks prior. Discontinue blood thinners and supplements (aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) 1-2 weeks before. Arrange post-op support and a recovery garment. Complete pre-operative blood work, imaging and anaesthesia clearance.

Followup Care

Wear medical compression garments 24/7 for 4-6 weeks. Walk gently from day 1 to support circulation. Avoid lifting more than 5 kg for 6 weeks. Attend follow-ups at days 3, 10 and weeks 3, 6. Apply silicone gel or sheets on scars from week 3 and protect from sun for 12 months.

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