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 only takes a few hours so the surgical risk for patients is lower. Smoking should be stopped at least two weeks before surgery because it can higher the risks of complications. Your surgeon will give you guidelines on how to prepare 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 great benefit of a scarless tummy tuck is you dont have to stay in the hospital long. Some patients even go home the same day. Pain, tenderness, swelling and bruising are some of the symptoms you may have after this surgery. You can do some light activities after a couple of days if you feel up to it. It may take a whole month to completely recover. Your stitches will be taken out about 10 days after your tummy tuck. You need to be more active after the stitches are out to keep blood clots from forming and to help you recover quicker. Always follow your surgeons advice and keep all your appointments. - 15252
A scarless tummy tuck only takes a few hours so the surgical risk for patients is lower. Smoking should be stopped at least two weeks before surgery because it can higher the risks of complications. Your surgeon will give you guidelines on how to prepare 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 great benefit of a scarless tummy tuck is you dont have to stay in the hospital long. Some patients even go home the same day. Pain, tenderness, swelling and bruising are some of the symptoms you may have after this surgery. You can do some light activities after a couple of days if you feel up to it. It may take a whole month to completely recover. Your stitches will be taken out about 10 days after your tummy tuck. You need to be more active after the stitches are out to keep blood clots from forming and to help you recover quicker. Always follow your surgeons advice and keep all your appointments. - 15252