Tummy tuck after pregnancy

 

Planning to get tummy tuck after pregnancy?

Pregnancy gets a physical toll on the body of a woman. This can leave many women in their abdominal region feeling self-conscious about their bodies because of the excess skin. With a tummy tuck this can be cared for quickly. During his last 20 years as a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Priyadarshan has done many tummy tucks at Dr. Shetty's Cosmetic Centre.

A tummy tuck will do what is not practical with exercise and dieting. Tummy tucks build a midsection that's flatter, aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, during pregnancy, the abdominal skin and muscles stretched never return to their former appearance, no matter how many ab exercises you do or how many diets you try.

There are 4 types of tummy tuck

Mini Tummy Tuck

Many that are 5-10 pounds overweight will benefit from this procedure. The patient has done everything they could about diet and exercise, but they can't seem to be losing the last few pounds. This may also benefit women who have had children and who have excess fat in their lower abdomen. It takes about 45 minutes for that operation. The patient is put under general anesthesia. Period for recovery normally is 2-3 weeks. The procedure is done by extracting a piece of skin from the belly button down to the waistline, in the form of small football. On top of the abdominal muscles the surgeon extracts fat. This is the tummy tuck technique which is least invasive.

Full Tummy Tuck

Of all four tummy tuck procedures, this is the most popular. A complete tummy tuck adds to the abdominal muscle the maximum amount of skin and fat. This technique tightens soft tissue down into the belt line from the bottom of the rib cage and the breastbone. An incision is made around the abdominal button which extracts muscle fat which eliminates excess skin.

Extended Tummy Tuck

Extended tummy tucks represent a move above total tummy tucks. This technique helps those who in a short period of time have lost large amounts of weight. This operation is mostly performed in patients who have recently undergone gastric bypass surgery to remove excess fat and significant quantities of skin.

Lipectomy to the waist

It is the most invasive technique for tummy tucking and takes the most time under general anesthetic. Dr. Priyadarshan ensures that the patient is a suitable candidate for this treatment by evaluating the complications based on the evaluation of the patient's wellbeing and also the time it takes for the patient to recover.

Belt Lipectomy extracts large amounts of skin and fat from the abdomen and the incision extends up to the middle of the back around the hip. It allows the surgeon to reposition 180 degrees after close of the abdominal incision. The surgeon then needs to extract tissue from the back and extract the excess skin before closing the incision back.

Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy

Do you breastfeed?

The hormone levels can be a little out of whack while a woman is actually breastfeeding. It takes some time to level back to normal after your child finishes breastfeeding for hormones. Hormonal shifts typically come with weight variations. Before contemplating a tummy tuck it is best to be on a healthy weight. Keeping at a stable weight you can sustain significantly increases the probability that you will be satisfied with the results and rising complications before body contouring surgery.

Do you plan on having another child in the future?

Women also ask after a tummy tuck if they can have more kids. While it is possible, we encourage you to postpone a tummy tuck until you are sure you won't have more babies. If you were to become pregnant after doing a tummy tuck, then the abdominal muscles will again stretch and reverse the tummy tuck effects.

Do you have young kids?

Women with young children may choose to wait until their kids are older to get a tummy tuck. It's important to remember that you won't be able to lift a baby or toddler for at least a week after the surgery. In the early stages of your recovery you may need someone to have childcare, because you will require plenty of rest and relaxation.

If you’re interested in learning more about a tummy tuck treatment in Bangalore, call our clinic at 9844070904 to schedule a consultation and take the first step of getting your pre-pregnancy body back!