Tummy Tuck Surgery in Mumbai

Tummy tuck surgery may be required for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss or pregnancy, which can cause the abdominal skin and muscles to stretch and become loose. Dr. Vinay Jacob provides the best Tummy Tuck surgery in Mumbai.

Abdominoplasty or ‘tummy tuck procedure’ or the common layman term of ‘stomach plastic surgery’ is a cosmetic surgery procedure used to make the abdomen thinner and more firm. The surgery involves the removal of excess and fat from the middle and lower abdomen in order to tighten the muscle and fascia of the abdominal wall. Tummy tuck and Lipoplasty may also include a tummy liposuction. This type of surgery is usually sought by patients with loose or sagging tissues after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Duration of an Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty operations have different categories based on their scope. The duration of the surgery depends on the extent of the procedure. A complete abdominoplasty can take 1 to 5 hours, while a partial abdominoplasty (mini-tuck) can be completed in 1 to 2 hours. There are various tummy tuck options available.

In Mumbai, Dr. Vinay Jacob and Dr. Rajesh Gawai are highly regarded as the best tummy tuck surgeons. They not only excel in performing the procedure, but they also share their expertise by teaching other plastic surgeons, earning them the reputation of being the best plastic surgeons in India.

Procedure of an Abdominoplasty

Classic Abdominoplasty

In general, a classic abdominoplasty follows these steps:

1.An incision is made from hip to hip just above the pubic area.

2.Another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding.

3.The is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia to be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures.

4.Liposuction is often used to refine the transition zones of the abdominal sculpture.

5.A dressing and sometimes a compression garment is applied and any excess fluid from the site is drained.

Excess cause problems with the – including infection and dermatitis. This may be associated with people who have lost a large amount of weight or women who have had previous pregnancies. Any separation of the rectus abdominis muscles can be retightened and corrected. Abdominoplasty will result in an improved abdominal tone which may be resistant to usual toning techniques. This will also improve the weakness as well as enhancing the appearance of the muscles of the abdominal wall.

Repairing the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles will also lead to an increase in core strength. Many patients also feel that back pain may be improved. Furthermore, some stress and urge incontinence of urine may be reduced by having this muscle repair performed. The tummy tuck treatment also helps to create a more "normal" appearance to the abdomen by removing the excess apron of and fat.

Any abdominal hernia or bulges that are present will also be repaired at the time of surgery. The operation may involve removal of the and adipose (fat) tissue that is excessive. Classically the and fat are removed. The umbilicus is islanded and left in place and then the is mobilized around it to create a new hole for a relocation of the umbilicus. A new umbilical position may be relocated into an aesthetically ideal position.

All patients have the procedure performed as an inpatient and remain in a hospital for two to five days. Most patients are discharged home without drains which are removed during their inpatient stay.

Goals of Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery procedure)

1.To create a more normal appearance of the abdomen.

2.Removal of the apron of excess and fat.

3.Improvement in abdominal muscle tone and shape.

4.Revision of any existing scars.

The operation may involve approaching only the if this is the only element that is excessive. It may progress to performing excision of , fat as well as mobilization of the umbilicus. Usually, an incision is made in the lower half of the abdomen and abdominal is removed between this incision all the way up to the umbilicus. The above this is then elevated allowing it to be pulled down to meet lower incision. A new umbilical position will be created in an aesthetically sensitive manner. Before the is closed the underlying muscles are surgically tightened with stitches. Drains are then placed and the is stitched together using dissolvable stitches.

There are alternative options including a mini abdominoplasty and a vertical abdominoplasty.

Combined Abdominoplasty with Abdominal Liposuction

It is possible in selected cases to perform liposuction at the same time as an abdominoplasty.

1.Heavy lifting is best avoided during this time.

2.Initially, there may be bruising and discomfort.

3.A supportive abdominal binder or compression garment can minimize swelling/bruising, and support the repaired tissues. This compression garment is also effective in helping the in the treated area conform to its new shape.

4.Patients are advised to avoid all forms of nicotine for a month or longer prior to surgery and also during the recovery period.

5.Full recovery takes 3–6 months, with further fading of scars thereafter. Scars may appear red and prominent at first, but with proper care, they heal into a thin, silvery line.

High lateral tension tummy tuck

This is an advanced technique that takes a little more than four and half hours to perform. Conventional abdominoplasty tightens muscles in a vertical line. In this new method, known as high lateral tension abdominoplasty, in addition to vertical-line tightening, muscles are tightened horizontally. The final result with this technique is a dramatically flat abdomen with the significantly better-defined waistline.