Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty

Tummy Tuck in Perth by Dr Peter Randle

In some cases, it doesn’t matter how much diet or exercise you engage in – a firmer abdomen simply will not occur. This could have to do with abdominal stretching, which can occur for several reasons. When significant stretching does become a problem, it may mean that a tighter tummy is not going to develop without intervention.

Fortunately, it’s no longer necessary to resign yourself to the natural realities of ageing. With a tummy tuck in Perth, you can remove the sagging skin and excess fat that surrounds your abdominal area, resulting in a firmer, more toned appearance.

Also known as an abdominoplasty, this procedure can also be used to tighten the muscles in the abdominal wall. For this reason, abdominal function increases, creating longer-lasting results and further improving appearance.

When is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me?

There are many situations in which a tummy tuck procedure may be advisable. As mentioned above, this procedure removes excess fat as well as sagging skin, which means that it could be beneficial in a range of circumstances:

• After substantial weight loss
• After pregnancy and childbirth
• When advanced age leads to mild obesity and loss of muscle tone

The only way to be sure that a tummy tuck is right for you is to schedule a consultation with an expert cosmetic plastic surgeon who can help to assess your situation and circumstances. If sagging skin and a loss of muscle tone are the sources of your abdominal problems, then abdominoplasty may well provide the solution that you are looking for.

Mini Tummy Tuck vs Standard Tummy Tuck Surgery

When considering tummy tuck surgery to help with your weight loss or loose skin, you will come across two types of tummy tucks: a mini tummy tuck or a standard tummy tuck. While the two surgical procedures are both a form of cosmetic surgery on your abdomen, they are quite different.

If your upper abdomen is tight and your upper abdominal muscles are fit and healthy, then you may only need a mini tummy tuck. This cosmetic procedure removes fatty tissue and excess skin from below the belly button only. 

A standard tummy tuck works on the entire abdomen to remove excess skin and fatty tissues. Your abdominal muscles will also be tightened during a full abdominoplasty. This results in an overall enhancement of your entire abdomen.

The Benefits Of Tummy Tuck Procedures

Tummy tuck surgery offers far more benefits than merely reducing the amount of fat and skin on your belly. It can help improve your overall health in many ways too.

Improves Back Pain

Abdominoplasty surgery can improve severe back pain by reducing the amount of strain on your back. It can help tighten your abdominal muscles, which strengthens your core and straightens your posture.

It Can Improve Bladder Functionality

When the abdominal muscles are tightened in the procedure, it stabilises the core and pelvic muscles to prevent bladder leakage.

Helps Improve Confidence 

Whether you’ve lost weight or are a mother who just had a baby, there may be excess skin around your belly, which may cause you to feel self-conscious. Getting a tummy tuck will help increase your confidence by giving you a flatter and tighter tummy. This can drastically improve how you feel about your body. 

Corrects And Prevents Future Hernias

A tummy tuck can help prevent hernias in patients who are prone to the condition. When the abdominal muscles are tightened, it lessens the chance of tears that lead to hernias.

Surgical Procedure for Tummy Tucks

Whenever possible, the surgeon will place the main incision under the bikini line. It will stretch from hip to hip, but its strategic placement ensures that it will remain concealed in most situations.

During the surgical procedure, your specialist will also repair any abdominal hernias that may have occurred over time. In some cases, this procedure will also be performed concurrently with liposuction in order to improve the overall contours of the hips, thighs and abdominal walls.

Excess skin is also removed for a tightened look. It’s also worth noting that – in some situations – a partial abdominoplasty (mini tummy tuck) is all that is needed, this involves removing excess skin and fat below the navel only. This procedure is notable because it does not require the relocation of the naval, which is necessary for a full tummy tuck.

Recovering from an Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty is a major operation, and it takes time for patients to fully recover. A period of tenderness, tightness and some pain is to be expected immediately after the operation. These sensations will decrease with time and can be addressed with pain medication.

At first, it’s normal for patients to experience some numbness of the skin after undergoing a tummy tuck in Perth. This is particularly likely across the lower, central tummy area – but it can also occur in the upper thighs. The scar resulting from the operation is permanent, though it’s likely to fade with time.

Most patients return to their regular activities relatively soon after their surgery, but everyone is different. That’s why it’s so important to entrust your procedure to a highly regarded specialist like Dr Randle, who can advise you on how to best care for yourself over the coming days and weeks.

Is A Tummy Tuck Safe? The Potential Risks

A tummy tuck is like any surgery and carries risks. It is important to keep in mind since this is a serious procedure and you will need to go under general anesthesia for a few hours. 

Afterwards, you may feel slight discomfort and will need a few weeks of recovery time. Although healing time is relatively quick, there will be some scarring but it should fade over time.

The main risks are bleeding and infection. However, if you follow the recovery procedures properly, the risk of either of these happening is low. 

Make An Appointment Today

With a tummy tuck, you can have your confidence back within a few weeks after surgery.

Contact Dr Peter Randle today to set up a consultation to determine whether this procedure is right for you.

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