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| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) |
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The candidate for tummy tuck should be healthy men and women who have stubborn
fat and excess abdominal skin. They should have stable weight and not obese.
Tummy tuck is also advisable for women after pregnancy to restore their figure
by removing stretch marks.
The best candidates for tummy tucks or abdominoplasty are healthy men or women
who are in relatively good shape but are bothered by a large stubborn fat
deposit or loose excessive abdominal skin. A protruding abdomen can be a cause
of distress for men and women alike.
The surgery is particularly successful to women whom had multiple pregnancies
and rendered them weak abdominal muscles.Also, they are annoyed by loose skin
that has been over-stretched and no longer responding to diet and exercise. For
those who have experienced a massive weight loss, their only alternative to
loose overhanging skin is surgery.
Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery.
Besides, women expecting future pregnancies must postpone the procedure, as
vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate
again during pregnancy.
Patients that have reached their ideal weight.
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| How long is the length of stay for the
procedure? |
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The surgical procedure usually takes around 2-3 hrs.The Patient will be able to
go back to regular activity within 2-3 weeks.
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| How is surgery performed? |
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| Tummy tuck operation is performed by making a long incision from
hipbone to hipbone above the pubic area. Through incision, a surgeon will
separate the skin from the abdominal wall and tighten the vertical abdominal
muscles by pulling them close together and suture them into their new position.
Excess hanging skin will be trimmed away. Liposuction may be used in
conjunction with tummy tuck to remove excess fat and then. Tummy Tuck is
normally required 2-3 hours to perform. |
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| What kind of anesthesia will be used? |
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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is performed under general anesthesia.
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| What is the pre-operative care? |
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Cessation of smoking and alcohol consumption for 2 weeks before the surgery to
reduce risks and complications during the operation.
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| What is the post-operative care? |
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After tummy tuck, the patient will expect swelling and bruising on abdominal
area during the first few days that are treated with pain relief medication. At
first, you may not be able to stand up straight but you are encouraged to start
moving around as soon as possible. The girdle should be worn regularly to wrap
the abdomen for approximately 6-8 weeks. You can resume most of your normal
mild activities after a few weeks but should avoid strenuous activities and
exercise until you feels comfortable to do it.
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| How the scar of the incision would appear? |
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Tummy tuck generally leaves a permanent horizontal lined scar above the pubic
area which will be invisible under clothes and swim suit. After the surgery for
6-8 months, the scars will fade out and lighten in color.
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| What are the common complications? |
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Infection and blood clots are very rare complications; the risk of blood clots
can be reduced by early mobilization of the patient after the surgery.
Another possible complication is poor healing, which can result in scar which
can be obviously seen.
The risk of complications can be reduced if the patient strictly followed the
attending surgeon�s instruction.
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| Where is this procedure offered? |
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Egypt |
| Cairo | Dar Al Fouad Hospital | Mini Tummy tuck | 1-2 Days | 10 Days | |
| Cairo | Dar Al Fouad Hospital | Full Tummy tuck | 1 Day in ICU, 2 Days in ward | 2 weeks | |
| Cairo | Esthetica Hospital | Mini Tummy tuck | 1-2 Days | 10 Days | |
| Cairo | Esthetica Hospital | Full Tummy tuck | 1 Day in ICU, 2 Days in ward | 2 weeks | |
| Cairo | Wadi EL Neel Hospital | Mini Tummy tuck | 1-2 Days | 10 Days | |
| Cairo | Wadi EL Neel Hospital | Full Tummy tuck | 1 Day in ICU, 2 Days in ward | 2 weeks | |
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HS: Hospital Stay
LoS: Length Of Stay
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Procedure
Request:
Please fill the yourself OR with the help of your treating doctor and e-mail it to ; Place 'Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Request' into the subject of your e-mail.
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