Liposuction tummy tuck, also known as liposuction abdominoplasty, is the medical procedure used in cosmetic plastic surgery that deals with the removal of the excessive fat and skin from the abdominal area. This medical intervention – that is also used for regaining a pleasant look of the abdominal zone – is quite complicated, in the sense that it is used not only for the removal of the fat and skin, but also for the tightening of the muscles pertaining to the abdominal tuck. This complex procedure therefore works at two levels, which makes it one of the most demanding liposuction procedures.
Advantages and Risks of the Liposuction Tummy Tuck Like any other liposuction operation, this intervention, the liposuction tummy tuck, involves not only satisfactory advantages, but also some risks, risks that should be known by the patient before even considering the operation. The most visible effect of which the patient has to be aware is the scar that appears after the liposuction. Although this scar can be made less obvious, it still exists. But if the liposuction surgeon is experienced and professional, the scars will not be too noticeable.
There might appear some other effects, such as bleeding, blood clots or infections, but they are quite rare, especially if the surgeon really knows what he’s doing. Fortunately enough, all the post-operative complications can be eliminated. Infections, for instance, can be eliminated with antibiotics or with drainage under the permanent surveillance of the surgeon. The appearance of blood clods can be prevented by exercises performed after the operation. Another significant risk that is very rare after a liposuction tummy tuck intervention is the slow healing. This problem can only be solved by a second operation that will make possible the avoidance of the obvious scars in the lower and middle abdominal area. All these risks can only be avoided by following closely the surgeon’s advice and indications, including quitting smoking before and after liposuction tummy tuck.
Before the Liposuction Tummy Tuck Operation In the pre-operative consultation, when dealing with liposuction tummy tuck, it is very important to offer truthful answers to all the questions that the surgeon is posing you, such as whether you smoke or not or if you’re taking any type of medication or not. Honesty is an important element in the relationship between the patient and the surgeon when liposuction tummy tuck is concerned, because the doctor will offer you frank information on all the alternatives and risks. The surgeon will definitely recommend you the liposuction tummy tuck procedures that are best for your body contour and during the preliminary consultation he/she will offer you information on the type of anesthesia that it will be used, on the approximate duration of the operation and on everything that you feel the need to know.
After the Liposuction Tummy Tuck Operation After liposuction tummy tuck, the abdomen will need a few days to recover, to reduce the pain and lack of comfort under the surveillance of the liposuction surgeon. The duration of complete recuperation varies from person to person. While some might go back to work in just a couple of weeks, other patients might need house-arrest for several months. It all depends on whether the patient’s body is strong and on how much he/she respected the doctor’s orders.
