What to expect from Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery?

• Abdominoplasty removes the excess skin and fat deposits that appear as a consequence of pregnancies, old age and obesity, when the whole abdominal area is affected. When the affected area is smaller, located at the lower section of the abdomen below the navel, it is better to perform a mini-abdominoplasty.
• Removal stretch marks or scars that may be in the area.
• If necessary, the abdominal muscles may be tightened by means of a vertical fold in the middle, this will make your abdomen look firmer and your waist narrower.
• It may also help to solve preexisting problems, such as hernias or eventrations.

What not to expect from Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery?

Tummy tuck does not treat obesity. If you suffer from obesity, and have BMI > 34 or > 31 with any medical problems, please visit the section of our site devoted to bariatric surgery.

It is not used for removing fat deposits when they are small and the skin has a good elasticity. If this is your case, and diets and physical exercise do not produce the desired results, liposculpture is the right thing for you.

Am I a good candidate for Tummy tuck surgery?

If you have:

• flabby, overhanging tummy and exercise and dieting have been to no avail;
• excess or loose sagging abdominal skin
• weakened abdominal muscles from pregnancy or aging
• Stretch marks after pregnancy or old surgical scars,

If you are above 18 years, physically healthy and mentally and emotionally stable and have realistic expectations, you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck surgery.  Tummy tuck surgery will give you the taut, slim appearance to give you greater confidence.

"I did not believe when my wife told me about the charges for cosmetic surgery in India." S.Singh, Manchester, UK

How is tummy tuck surgery performed?

In an effort to achieve the best tummy tuck result; several different surgical techniques are available. The most appropriate technique will be selected based on the condition of the patient, the extent of the procedure as well as the patient/surgeon preference.

The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia; the surgery takes about 3 - 4 hours.  

Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck requires a horizontal incision across lower abdomen (within or above the pubic area). The length of the incision varies depending on the amount of skin to be removed. In some cases an incision around the navel is made so that the excess skin above the navel is pulled downward and removed. The navel's position remains unchanged. The skin flap is then stretched down, extra skin is removed and the skin incision is stitched and bandaged to ensure proper healing with minimum scarring.

If large amounts of fat needs to be removed from the abdominal area, tummy tuck may be accompanied with Liposuction.

What is the post operative care and how long is the recovery period?

You might have a lot of pain and discomfort immediately following the operation. You may also experience numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for the next few days. For the first 2 days while resting and relaxing in bed, the surgeon may advise you to bend your legs at the hips to reduce strain on the abdominal wall muscles.

Within the first week the drainage tubes put in during surgery to prevent fluids from accumulating will be removed. A support garment will be worn for two weeks. You should be able to return to work or school within two weeks. Exercises that work the abdominal muscles should be avoided for three months. Low impact exercise can be resumed within 2-3 weeks. High impact exercise may be resumed within 6-8 weeks.

What is the outcome of the Abdominoplasty surgery?

The change in the body contour is remarkable, especially in those women who have a roll of fat and skin to hold below the navel.

Many people choose to combine tummy tucks with other surgery. Some women feel that after childbirth, as well as losing firmness in their tummy, their breasts also lose firmness and opt for breast uplift or breast enlargement.

Your surgeon may suggest combining a tummy tuck with liposuction in the same area; you may like to explore having it in another area to give your body an overall slimmer effect.

If you would like to improve your skin’s texture and appearance then you may like to explore non-surgical anti-ageing procedures such as microdermabrasion and dermal fillers.

Of course you may feel that you would like to improve another part of your body, aside from the face. Explore our procedures and get in touch by filling our online form

• Please fill and mail us enquiry form .
• Please also mail us the pictures of your abdomen taken from the front and sides.
• You can choose to combine the procedure with a spa treatments or Ayurveda beautification or rejuvenation packages or side trip in India.
• Your case manager will get back to you with the details and our expert surgeon’s opinion, with the approximate quote.
• The case manager would make a detailed itinerary for you.