A tummy tuck is an elective surgery to improve the shape and appearance of your abdomen. It is also known as abdominoplasty. During this cosmetic surgery procedure, excess abdominal skin and fat are removed from the abdominal area. Connective tissue in the abdominal wall is tightened using sutures to maintain a well-toned look.
You can choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your belly button. A tummy tuck boosts your body image and your self-confidence.
There are several reasons one might have excess fat, poor elasticity of the skin, or weakened connective tissue in the abdomen. These include:
A tummy tuck can:
If you’ve had fat removed from your abdomen using liposuction surgery, then you should consider going for a tummy tuck if the skin does not retract properly. This is because liposuction surgery removes tissue just under the skin and fat, but does not remove any excess skin.
Women who wish to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies should also consider opting for a tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck isn’t for everyone. Dr. Vasant Gholave, Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune, might caution against a tummy tuck if you:
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Tummy tuck surgery is not covered by insurance because it is considered a cosmetic procedure. Tummy tuck surgery costs will include the following factors:
The cost of tummy tuck in India may vary depending on certain factors like:
At Arra Aesthetics, Pune, the cost of tummy tuck surgery is as follows:
During the consultation for tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Vasant Gholave, Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune, will explain to you the total cost of tummy tuck surgery for your unique case and all the contributing factors involved.
Before a tummy tuck, you might need to:
Dr. Vasant Gholave, Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune, might advise an ultrasound examination or a CT Scan or MRI test of the abdominal wall to determine the presence of a hernia.
There are different procedures for a tummy tuck, depending on the results the patient wants to see. These are called mini-abdominoplasty (mini tummy tuck), standard abdominoplasty (standard tummy tuck ), extended abdominoplasty, fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, circumferential abdominoplasty (body lift), panniculectomy, or lipoabdominoplasty. The choice of procedure depends upon the cause of the abdominal wall skin and fat excess, the extent of deformity, and examination findings during the consultation with Dr. Vasant Gholave, Board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune. The procedure typically takes about two to four hours. The operation can be performed as daycare surgery or inpatient surgery.
During the typical tummy tuck
Many patients choose to combine their tummy tuck with other body contouring procedures like:
The patient will be asked to walk as early as the first day after the procedure to help prevent the formation of blood clots.
They may feel moderate pain for about a week. Medication can be prescribed to keep the pain under control.
The patient will have minimal swelling in the surgical area.
For the first six weeks after the tummy tuck, the patient will need to be careful when moving around. The patient should avoid lifting heavy objects and avoid positions that strain the incision line — such as quickly bending at the waist.
The healing time can vary from person to person and will also depend on the type of surgery performed. Generally, it can take up to two to three weeks before the patient can return to work and resume their normal daily activities.
Regular follow-ups with Dr. Vasant Gholave, Board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune, will be scheduled to keep a check on progress.
Like any other surgical procedure, a tummy tuck poses various risks, including:
Dr. Vasant Gholave, Board-certified Plastic Surgeon and Director of Arra Aesthetics, Pune, does his best to ensure that most of these risks or complications can be avoided or minimized by careful and proper preoperative planning.
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Dr. Vasant Gholave is an immensely skilled Plastic Surgeon, Hair Transplant Surgeon, and Cosmetic surgeon in Pune. After a strong experience of 21 years, he came up with a cosmetic surgery and cosmetology treatment solution, “Arra Aesthetics”, which not only has the latest technology and treatments but also state-of-the-art infrastructure under one roof.
Dr. Vasant always strives for the best results and has the zeal to continuously improve and innovate in his practice of cosmetic and laser surgery.
Dr Vasant is is excellent in his work. He performed abdominoplasty of my mother. His operative skills are superb. My mother is doing good after surgery. I recommend him for cosmetic surgery
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