What can a tummy tuck do?
It is commendable that you are embarking on a transformative journey to your ideal figure. If you can’t achieve the shape you want despite reaching your ideal body weight, consider the transformative potential of a tummy tuck with me. Imagine a life where your reflection exudes confidence with a flawless, toned and flat abdomen. This final step in your self-transformation journey can give you the silhouette you’ve envisioned.
What is a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin tissue while tightening weakened muscles, resulting in a smoother and toned abdominal profile. The procedure is particularly popular among women, especially after pregnancy, as it corrects the stretching and stretching of the midsection caused by childbirth. Pregnancy and significant weight gain can pull the abdominal muscles apart, which can be corrected by a tummy tuck.
Liposuction and Mommy Makeover
A tummy tuck combines well with procedures such as liposuction and is often part of comprehensive makeovers such as the Mommy Makeover, which is sought out by many women and includes additional procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift and much more to provide a holistic approach to aesthetic body enhancement.
What are the benefits of a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck can help you transform your body and your life:
- Elimination of stretch marks, especially after pregnancy
- Get rid of excess skin
- Improving posture
- Maintaining your exercise routine and body weight
- Preventing the development of hernias and SUI (stress urinary incontinence) after birth
- Positioning the scar in the lowest possible spot so that it can be discreetly hidden by a small bikini or underwear.
Who is suitable for a tummy tuck?
Healthy men and women who want a flatter, firmer abdomen are ideal candidates for a tummy tuck. Often, mothers who struggle with sagging or stretched skin after pregnancy and those who have lost a lot of weight opt for this procedure. Men also have success with a tummy tuck, especially if they are annoyed by a protruding stomach despite being at a healthy weight. While diet and exercise do not always produce the desired results, a tummy tuck offers a transformative effect. A consultation with me can pave the way to a flat, toned stomach, restore your pre-baby shape or resolve sagging skin. Optimal results are achieved through a combination of surgical procedures, exercise and a balanced diet.
Your tummy tuck journey
During the initial consultation, we will evaluate various factors together to determine the most suitable tummy tuck or body lift procedure for you, taking into account elements such as body habitus, the extent of excess skin and fatty tissue.
Incisions
The incision, strategically placed between the belly button and pubic hairline, is low enough that underwear and swimsuits can hide it. To minimize visible scarring, a second incision is made around the belly button in the natural shade.
Muscle tightening
The abdominal muscles are then tightened to achieve long-lasting results.
Skin removal
After the excess tissue is removed, the skin is pulled down and carefully sutured in a three-layer closure to minimize tension and poor scarring. This method aims to eliminate dead space, reduce the need for drainage and distribute tension. It also allows more skin to be removed by recruiting the skin above the belly button downwards, resulting in a better aesthetic result. Belly button reinsertion is performed to achieve a natural and appropriate result.
High-superior-tension technique
Known as high-superior-tension abdominoplasty, this technique involves creating tension above the belly button to ensure effective skin removal and a better-looking result.
Lipoabdominoplasty
Lipoabdominoplasty, a tummy tuck combined with liposuction, offers improved effectiveness in treating fatty deposits on the upper abdomen and flank region.
Lipo 360°
Some patients choose to combine Lipo 360° with a tummy tuck to achieve optimal results. Lipo 360° is a comprehensive procedure in which liposuction is used in a circular manner to contour the entire waist and allows fat removal from the stomach, flanks, hips and back of the bra.
Mini abdominoplasty
For patients with good skin elasticity and mild laxity below the belly button, a mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) may be sufficient, in which excess skin is removed with a discreet incision and without a scar around the belly button. A mini tummy tuck is often chosen when you prefer the better results of a tummy tuck to liposuction alone, but want a shorter scar. This scar is usually located just above the pubic area.
Pain prevention
After the tummy tuck and before the skin closure, an injection of a local anesthetic, called a nerve block, is performed, which allows for a faster and more comfortable recovery.
Recovery and result
You should expect some swelling and discomfort for a few weeks after your tummy tuck, although the length of recovery depends on your individual health. All sutures are resorbable. Returning to work takes one to two weeks. Gentle exercises promote healing, while strenuous exercises should wait initially. It takes a few months for the initially raised scars to fade and up to a year for them to completely flatten.
Aftercare
In addition to scar and lymphatic massage, postoperative treatment includes wearing compression clothing for four to six weeks. Regular short walks are recommended, and follow-up appointments are crucial for monitoring recovery. In order to maintain the result, significant weight gain must be avoided and the abdominal muscles must be strengthened through regular training. In the postoperative period, a lymphatic massage is important, which is carried out by one of my partner companies to enable optimal healing and reduce swelling. Discover the transformative expertise of REDEKER AESTHETICS for your tummy tuck – book an appointment now for a personal and high-quality experience!