An abdominoplasty is a surgical treatment in which extra skin and excess fat are removed from the abdominal area. This surgery also includes the tightening of muscles beneath the skin and fat. The abdominoplasty procedure is usually used for women after multiple pregnancies or when a person loses excess body weight. Abdominoplasty can be a minor or major procedure that depends on how much skin and fat is removed. It is also known as the โtummy tuckโ procedure. The abdominoplasty procedure is mostly suitable when the patient is a non-smoker, has overall good health, and has a good weight according to their height. Abdominoplasty is often confused with a surgical procedure of liposuction where large fat deposits are removed from the body but in abdominoplasty, the skin, fat, and muscles are treated when they are overstretched. The procedure of abdominoplasty is usually not performed on women of childbearing age or the person who has to lose more fat. Although abdominoplasty is a safe medical procedure, it still has some of the risk factors that should be avoided in the first place. It is also important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet to maintain the look after abdominoplasty.
Types of Abdominoplasty Treatment India
Here are the different types of abdominoplasty:
- Traditional Abdominoplasty
- Mini Abdominoplasty
- Extended Abdominoplasty
- Circumferential Abdominoplastyย
- Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty
- Floating Abdominoplastyย
- Reverse Abdominoplasty
Traditional Abdominoplasty
This involves a straight-line incision made from one side of the hip to the other side, typically right above the waistline. After the incision excess skin and fat are removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened if necessary.
Mini Abdominoplasty
Mini Abdominoplasty is a less invasive procedure than the traditional abdominoplasty. Unlike traditional procedure, it involves smaller incisions. It is suitable for patients with a small amount of excess skin and fat below the belly button.
Extended Abdominoplasty
Extended Abdominoplasty procedure is used for those who have a large amount of excess skin and fat not only in the front but also on the sides of the abdominal area.ย
Circumferential Abdominoplasty
Circumferential abdominoplasty is a more comprehensive procedure that is often chosen by individuals who have lost a large amount of weight. In this procedure, excess skin and fat are removed from the entire waistline.
Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty
This type of Abdominoplasty is suitable for individuals with an excess amount of loose skin and fat. It involves a straight line incision from top to bottom in addition to the straight line incision from one side to the other which gives the appearance of a "T" shape. After the incision, excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal area.
Floating Abdominoplasty
This technique is less common and it involves the removal of skin and fat layer from the layer of muscles. It is used to remove the skin in excess and can be suitable for some of the cases.
Reverse Abdominoplasty
Unlike the traditional tummy tuck, in reverse abdominoplasty, the incision is made along the upper part of the abdomen, near the ribcage. It is often used for individuals with excess skin above the belly button.
Procedure of Abdominoplasty
Here is a general overview of the procedure of Abdominoplasty:
- Anesthesia: Abdominoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia to reduce the effect of pain during the procedure.
- Incision: The surgeon makes an incision. The type of incision depends on the specific type of abdominoplasty being performed. The incision may be a straight line that is located low on the abdomen.
- Excess Tissue Removal: The surgeon removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. In more extensive procedures, excess skin and fat may also be removed from the sides or upper abdomen.
- Skin Redraping: The remaining skin is carefully stretched to create a smoother and more natural-looking contour.
- Closure: The incisions are closed with sutures, adhesive, or surgical tape.ย
- Dressing and Compression Garments: Dressings and compression garments are applied to support the healing process and reduce swelling.
- Recovery: After the surgery, some medications are used to prevent blood clot formation and bleeding. Some medicines to prevent infection can also be used in the recovery process.
Cost of Abdominoplasty in India
The cost of Abdominoplasty in India ranges from 1300 USD to 2000 USD. The cost can vary according to the type of Abdominoplasty procedure. The cost can also vary according to the skill of the surgeon and the facilities of the hospital.
- Abdominoplasty : 1491 USD - 1989 USD
- Tummy Tuck Procedure : 1332 USD - 1776 USD
Indications of Abdominoplasty
Some of the indications of abdominoplasty are:
- Excess abdominal skin and fat
- Weakened abdominal muscles
- Sagging or loose abdominal skin
- Post-pregnancy changes
- Significant weight loss resulting in excess loose skin
- The desire for improved abdominal contour
- Correction of abdominal deformities
- Stubborn abdominal fat deposits
- Separation of abdominal muscles
- Inability to achieve desired results through diet and exercise
- The desire for a flatter and more toned abdomen
- Improved self-confidence and body image
- To Reduce the effects of aging on the abdominal area
- Correcting the appearance of scars or stretch marks on the abdomen.
Risk factors of Abdominoplasty
Some of the risk factors of Abdominoplasty are:
Infection
As with any surgery, there is a risk of infection at the incision site. Infection can also appear late after the procedure.
Bleeding
Surgical procedures carry a risk of bleeding, which may require additional treatment like blood transfusion and medications.
Poor Wound Healing
In rare cases, some individuals may experience a delay in the wound healing process or wound separation.
Scarring
There is also the risk of scarring due to large incisions. While efforts are made to minimize scarring, there is a risk of noticeable scars.
Anesthesia Complications
There is also a risk of adverse reactions to anesthesia that can happen and may include allergy and infertility.
Blood Clots
Surgery increases the risk of developing blood clots.
Skin Sensation Changes
There is a risk of temporary or permanent changes in skin sensation. A person may feel numbness or feeling of pain even with a light touch.
Persistent Swelling
Prolonged swelling may occur in some cases which can delay the process of recovery and complicate the situation.
Asymmetry
After the procedure, there can be visible minor differences in symmetry between the two sides of the abdomen.
Nerve Damage
During the procedure nerves can be damaged and the nerve injury can lead to altered sensation or muscle weakness.
Unsatisfactory Results
Some patients find results that may not meet their expectations or aesthetic desires.
