Tummy Tuck with plication is a procedure to reduce the abdomen and tighten the loose abdominal skin that is common after pregnancies. The goal of this surgery is to leave you with a flatter, tighter belly that you can feel good about.
Most tummy tuck surgeries use two surgical techniques. First, skin removal is part of nearly every abdominoplasty because it ensures that your skin complements your new contours. Secondly, muscle repair, or muscle plication, is commonly performed during a tummy tuck. This technique provides a tighter, toned abdomen.
A tummy tuck and plication procedure can be performed on patients who have undergone multiple pregnancies or significant weight gain with dieting or overconsumption of fast food, regardless of whether it was planned or not. With a tummy tuck along with plication, your surgeon will remove excess fat, excess skin and tighten muscles below your belly button, removing bulges.
Tummy Tuck with Plication
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure to tighten the muscles and fascia of the abdominal wall, resulting in a flatter abdomen. The procedure is done under general anesthesia and takes three to four hours, depending on whether liposuction, muscle repair or other procedures need to be performed.
During surgery, an incision is made in the lower abdomen and excess skin and fat are removed. The structural components of the anterior abdominal wall are then repaired. In women who have undergone multiple pregnancies, there may be a significant separation of the rectus abdominus muscles (muscles that run vertically from the ribs to the pubic bone). These muscles can be repaired with sutures in order to create a flat stomach area without bulging (herniation). Excess skin above the navel can also be removed during surgery if necessary. A new opening for a belly button (umbilicus) will be created during surgery as well. Tummy tuck patients can expect about two weeks off work after their procedure but should not resume strenuous activity for six weeks post-surgery
Abdominoplasty is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Many people seek cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, as well as tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. A tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) is usually performed on patients who have a significant amount of excess fat or loose skin in this area.
The procedure involves removing excess skin, muscle tissue, and fat from the abdomen to give it a more attractive contour. An incision is made along your natural waistline below your belly button, through which excess tissue is removed. The remaining muscles are tightened with sutures that may be permanent or dissolvable. Liposuction can also be done at this time, if needed. This procedure can be done alone or combined with liposuction for better results, depending on your goals for changing body shape and appearance.”
Abdominoplasty Plication Surgery
Full abdominoplasty is appropriate for patients with vast amounts of loose skin in the area between the breast bone and pubic bone.
If you have significant skin in this area, a full abdominoplasty will give you the best result. With this procedure, we remove the excess skin and fat and tighten your muscles at the same time. This may sound like a lot of surgery, but it’s not! Afterward, there’s no visible scarring from any of these procedures. Your new abdominal shape appears amazing, as though a sculptor carved it out.
The key to getting rid of loose skin is removing enough of it while preserving some elasticity in the tissues that remain underneath it. You want enough extra tissue removed so that your abdomen looks flat when viewed from side-to-side (frontal view), but not so much that when someone looks down on you from above (top view), they can see all your organs through holes in your abdomen wall – which would be gross!
There are several ways we can do this:
- Skin excision alone – This can be accomplished with liposuction alone; however, sometimes an incision needs to be made into underlying muscle layers so that more fat can be removed than would otherwise be possible with just liposuction alone.* Tissue tightening – We use different types of sutures along with an internal mesh material for reinforcement before closing off any incisions.* Fat transfer – In addition or instead of removing some fat through liposuction techniques; we may also transfer some back in order to provide support for areas where extra support might be beneficial (such as under breasts or buttocks).
Mini Tummy Tuck Before and After
The umbilicus (belly button) must be separated from its normal position and repositioned as part of this technique.
You may be wondering why your doctor is performing a tummy tuck with plication instead of a traditional tummy tuck. There are several reasons for this, but the most important one is that he does not move, reposition or separate the umbilicus from its normal position.
By not moving, repositioning or separating your belly button, you can prevent some of the most common complications after surgery, such as:
- Discomfort in your abdomen because it will remain in its normal position.
- The development of hernias later on down the road because it was left in place and not moved out of its natural position by surgery.
If there is limited fat or no skin hanging below the navel, a mini abdominoplasty can be performed. A mini abdominoplasty produces less scarring than a full abdominoplasty but does not tighten the abdominal muscles.
However, if you have loose skin around your belly button and other areas of your abdomen that you want to tighten, then a tummy tuck with plication may be a good option for you.
In order to determine which procedure is best for you, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in plastic surgery procedures on the abdomen and waistline area, as well as liposuction procedures.
The Tummy Tuck With Plication has a well-defined pre-surgery preparation protocol that helps patients prepare for their surgery. Following these instructions will ensure the best possible outcome and recovery.
First, it’s important to remember that your surgeon has carefully chosen which procedure will work best for you as an individual patient. Your body type, medical history and goals are all taken into consideration when choosing a surgical option. No one can be expected to follow instructions or provide input on what works best if they haven’t yet been told what those instructions are! It’s also crucial that patients follow through on their end of the bargain by being well-hydrated before surgery (drinking plenty of water), eating healthy foods beforehand (no junk food!) and not taking any medications within five days prior to surgery (including aspirin). Don’t forget about smoking either—all forms of tobacco use should cease at least two weeks before going under the knife!
Conclusion
Tummy Tucks are an excellent option for patients with a lot of loose skin and fat on the lower abdomen who are not responding to diet or exercise. Taking the time to research this procedure will help you find a plastic surgeon who is experienced in performing abdominoplasty, and he or she will evaluate whether this surgery is appropriate for you.
