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Tummy Tuck Surgery in Mumbai
Aesthetic transformations are a walk in the park at Dr. Date Clinic. If you've ever envisioned a flatter, more contoured abdomen that exudes confidence, our Tummy Tuck service is the gateway to your transformation.
What sets Dr. Shivprasad Date is his commitment to bringing precision to the surgeries he does. His commitment goes beyond cosmetic enhancements. Instead, he is focused on bringing harmony to your body and also boosting your self-confidence.
Our Tummy Tuck procedure is a symphony of skill and innovation, meticulously designed to reshape and redefine your abdominal contours. Your search for the most skilled, trusted, and certified cosmetic surgeon for your tummy tuck procedure ends here.
The tummy tuck is one of the popular plastic surgery procedures. People turn to this surgery after all their attempts to attain a flat midriff have failed. Sometimes, no matter hard one tries, there may still be pockets of stubborn fat or areas of sagging, excess skin that needs to be taken care of!
Those who dream of a flatter tummy, hourglass-shape and smooth waistline may benefit from a tummy tuck surgery. After childbirth, weight fluctuations, or the effects of age, the belly skin often fails to retract firmly like it once did. Likewise, separated, lax abdominal muscles create a broader and protruding midsection.
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What is Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, medically termed abdominoplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery that redefines the contours and the shape of the patient’s abdomen. The surgery is commonly done for individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight and are left with excess skin and fat.
The procedure aims to remove excess skin and fat and tighten the abdominal muscles to create a smoother and firmer appearance of the abdomen, especially highlighting the contours.
This transformative procedure goes beyond mere aesthetics; it restores abdominal strength and tone, addressing issues often resistant to diet and exercise alone.
What are the Types of Tummy Tuck?
While discussing tummy tuck surgery, being aware of the different types of tummy tuck procedures can help the patient understand the best treatment route for them.
At Dr. Date Clinic, deciding which type of tummy tuck would be ideal for you starts during our initial consultation. This is where you get a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Shivprasad Date and discuss treatment goals and expectations.
Depending on your physical health and the severity of the loose skin and fat, one of the three tummy tuck procedures is considered for your personalized treatment plan. Following are the types you need to know:
1. Traditional Tummy Tuck
Ideal for – Patients that have significant excess skin and weaker abdominal muscles
As the name suggests, the traditional tummy tuck is the most common type that’s done for patients who want to achieve a more toned appearance.
In this procedure, an incision is made horizontally between the hip bones, typically extending from one hip to another. Following the incision, the surgeon starts by tightening the underlying muscles, which is then followed by removing excess skin from the area to redefine the appearance.
Additionally, for better accuracy and harmony of the body’s appearance, the navel might be repositioned in the patient.
2. Mini Tummy Tuck
Ideal for – Individuals that want a shorter recovery time compared to the traditional method
A mini tummy tuck is a lot less extensive surgery than the traditional one that we just discussed in the previous section.
In this, the incision is comparatively smaller and made along the lower abdominal region, a lot closer to the pubic region of the patient.
The procedure is safe and effective for patients with less excess skin and muscle laxity below the navel region.
3. Extended Tummy Tuck
Ideal for – Individuals that have excess skin on the sides and the back of the abdomen
Unlike the other two types of abdominoplasties, the extended tummy tuck primarily focuses on restoring the contour along the sides of the abdomen and the back.
In this procedure, the incision extends around the hips to reach the flank areas, making them a significantly vital and serious surgery to prepare for.
Besides these three primary tummy tuck surgeries, there are other variants like Circumferential or Belt Lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck, and Reverse Tummy Tuck.
What would be ideal for your situation depends on your discussions with Dr. Date during the initial consultation.
Who is an Ideal Candidate, and Who is Not?
Surgeries are designed to help patients. However, it doesn’t mean you might be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck. This is one of the reasons why a comprehensive evaluation is mandatory to assert whether you are physically and emotionally fit to undergo the surgery.
Ideal Candidates
- Individuals with loose or sagging abdominal skin.
- Individuals with weakened abdominal muscles due to pregnancy or significant weight loss.
- Non-smokers with a stable weight.
- Healthy individuals with realistic expectations.
Not Ideal Candidates
- Women are planning future pregnancies.
- Individuals with a BMI exceeding recommended levels.
- Those with significant medical conditions that may impair healing.
- Smokers, as smoking, can compromise the healing process.
Determining candidacy is a crucial step, and our experienced team at Dr. Date Clinic will conduct a thorough assessment to ensure the procedure aligns with your goals and health profile.
What to Expect – Before, During, and After the Procedure?
The procedure of a tummy tuck surgery extends beyond the actual day of the surgery. Preoperative and post-operative specifications are worth prioritizing to ensure that the patient can experience satisfactory results without any complications along the way.
Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect before, during and after the procedure:
Before the Procedure:
Consultation with Dr. Date
We have been highlighting this since the beginning, but if you are considering undergoing a tummy tuck, you’d need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Date to discuss your goals, medical history, and expectations.
During the consultation, Dr. Date will also assess your candidacy for a tummy tuck and discuss the most suitable procedure based on your individual needs.
Medical Evaluation
The second step in the pre-operative procedure is a thorough medical evaluation to ensure that you are in good overall health. This includes blood tests, imaging tests, and even psychological evaluations to assess if you are ready for the surgery or not.
During this stage, you will also discuss any pre-existing medical conditions, medications, and allergies.
Pre-operative Instructions
Dr. Date and his team will provide specific pre-operative instructions, which may include guidelines on medications, diet, and lifestyle adjustments. This will also include instructions to quit smoking if you are a heavy smoker.
During the Procedure:
Anesthesia
Due to the extensive nature of the surgery, tummy tucks are usually done under general anesthesia to ensure that the procedure is pain-free and to minimize discomfort for the patient.
Incision
Depending on the type of plus-size tummy tuck surgery that the patient is getting, the relevant incision is made. Following that, the excess skin and fat are removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened. In some cases, navel repositioning might have to be done as well.
Closure
After the completion of the surgery, the incisions are closed with sutures, and drains might be placed to prevent fluid build-up.
After the Procedure:
Immediate post-op care
A tummy tuck is a serious cosmetic surgery that requires a hospital stay after the surgery. Immediate post-op care involves wheeling the patient into the recovery area until the anesthesia wears off. During this period, antibiotics and pain medications are also prescribed.
Initial recovery period
Dr. Date will also instruct the patient about the recovery, which includes restrictions on physical activity and proper wound care. It is common to expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort during the initial days of recovery.
Follow-up appointments
Monitoring the recovery and ensuring that the incisions are healing properly is crucial for optimal results from the tummy tuck procedure. This is why frequent follow-up appointments are mandatory to discuss concerns and assess how things are progressing.
Long-term results
Final results may take several weeks to months to become apparent as swelling subsides and tissues settle. During this period, Dr. Date prioritizes and advices the patient to stick to a healthy lifestyle to maintain the appearance achieved through the tummy tuck.
It is mandatory that if you are considering a tummy tuck, you should be prepared to follow through with all these instructions to ensure optimal and satisfactory results from the surgery.
What are the Risks of Tummy Tuck?
While Tummy Tuck is generally safe, like any surgical procedure, it carries some risks, including:
- Infection
- Poor Wound Healing
- Scarring
- Changes in Skin Sensation
- Fluid Accumulation
- Blood Clots
Our experienced surgical team at Dr. Date Clinic prioritizes safety and will discuss potential risks during your consultation, addressing any concerns you may have.
What is the Cost of Tummy Tuck?
Tummy tuck cost depends on several factors, including:
- Type of tummy tuck surgery
- Surgeon’s expertise
- Tests and consultation fees
- Clinic’s location, etc.
On average, the traditional abdominoplasty cost starts from Rs. 1,00,000, while mini tummy tuck starts from Rs. 60,000. On the other hand, extended tummy tuck starts from Rs. 1,50,000, while circumferential tuck starts from Rs. 2,50,000.
These are average tummy tuck prices and are subject to changes depending on multiple factors. Dr. Date Clinic prioritizes open and transparent discussions about the cost of our tummy tuck and other cosmetic surgeries. There are no hidden charges, and everything is discussed beforehand with the patient and their family.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty can flatten your abdomen by removing loose, excess fat and skin and tightening muscles in the abdominal wall. It can also remove some if not all of the stretch marks in your lower abdomen. It is popular following pregnancy, massive weight loss or whenever a flabby abdomen with weak muscles impairs body contour. Most patients report improved self-esteem as a result of this procedure.
Dr. Date performs a variety of different tummy tuck procedures, including two of the most popular: traditional abdominoplasty and the mini tummy tuck. He uses each method to treat different concerns. Dr. Date will evaluate you thoroughly during your consultation and make a recommendation for which method might work best for you, depending on such factors as your age, gender, level of activity, diet, and medical history
- A traditional tummy tuck has a longer incision than a mini procedure and addresses excess skin and fat above the belly button and below.
- A mini tuck improves contours below the belly button only. In both cases, scars are designed to be hidden beneath the underwear or bikini line. The traditional technique is appropriate for most cases requiring dramatic skin excision, but a mini tuck can provide improvement for less severe cases.
You may expect the following immediately after the procedure.
- On the first day or two, you will feel tightness and pulling pain in your skin and muscles around the abdomen. The area operated on will be sensitive and slightly sore and feel tight. You will be given good pain killers to ensure your comfort.
- There may be tubes in your incision to drain away fluid. Drains are usually removed from 3-15 days, depending on how much fluid is coming out.
- The incision will be properly dressed up to maintain a clean and protective environment.
- Elastic compression garments may be started in the first few days. You will require a week or two of bed rest before you can proceed with the routine household activity.
- Most of the time, concealed absorbable stitches are used which do not require any stitch removal.
- There may be redness, bruising, and swelling around the lower tummy. It usually subsides in one to three weeks as your body adjusts to the new contours and the incisions heal.
Recovery -
- Plan to take about two weeks off from your regular commitments.
- Avoid strenuous exercise for four to six weeks, because it can trigger unnecessary fluid retention in the treated areas.
- The overall recovery period following a tummy tuck procedure occurs over a period of six months or more. In the first couple of days, managing pain and avoiding complications is your top priority. The first week will be the worst, and you will still feel like you are recovering for about two to three weeks. After a few weeks, regaining mobility and fitness becomes important. After several months, you can start evaluating the aesthetic outcome of your surgery. It is important to remember that the time it takes to recover varies greatly among individuals.
- Wearing your compression garment as directed reduces the likelihood of loose or sagging skin after an abdominoplasty. The compression garment also helps to control swelling, resulting in a shorter recovery period.
- If you maintain a good lifestyle with diet control and exercise to maintain your weight, then your results should be more or less permanent.
- One must note that plastic surgery will not prevent the effects of normal ageing and some skin laxity may develop over time as ageing continues.
- If you gain and then lose a large amount of weight after a tummy tuck, the abdominal skin could stretch out again, negatively impacting the overall contour.
- Likewise, if you become pregnant your abdomen will loosen again. For this reason, it is best to wait until after you finish having children to undergo a tummy tuck. If you’re planning to lose weight, do it before the surgery.
Every procedure involves inherent risks. Although serious complications are extremely rare, Dr. Date educates every patient about potential risks.
Fortunately, significant complications associated with tummy tucks are infrequent and the satisfaction rate is high. The overall complication rate is small if the operation is done by an experienced plastic surgeon operating in an accredited facility.
Some of the potential complications of all surgeries are:
- Adverse reaction to anaesthesia
- Hematoma or seroma (an accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin that may require removal)
- Infection and bleeding
- Changes in skin sensation
- Scarring
- Allergic reactions
- Damage to underlying structures
- Unsatisfactory results that may necessitate additional procedures
You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of Dr. Date, both before and after your tummy tuck surgery.
Dr. Shivprasad Date
Dr. Date is a well-respected and experienced plastic surgeon, from Mumbai, India. He is one of the few experts in this field with double Indian board certification in plastic and general surgery, along with memberships to the American Society of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (UK).
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