Due to the passage of time, weight loss, or pregnancy (if you are a woman), there are people who notice sagging of the abdominal muscles, and for that reason, there is excess skin on the abdomen. Many times after pregnancy or great weight loss, there is no longer a solution to get rid of that excess skin with exercise or diet. This is why many men and women seek to eliminate that extra skin through Tummy Tuck.
In this surgery the abdominal muscles are closed, fat and excess skin are removed. The result is a smooth, tight, and flat stomach. The shape, length, and location of the scar will depend on the thinness of the contour.
The surgeon removes fatty tissue and loose skin from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen to make them firmer and flatter. In extensive surgeries, the surgeon also removes excess skin and fat (rims) from the sides of the abdomen.
The surgeon closes the incision with stitches. In some cases, small tubes called drains may be inserted to let fluid drain out of the incision. These will be removed later.
It is a surgery with local anesthesia and sedation. Its duration is approximately of 3 hours. In most cases, the patient will need to be under the care of the Nova Team for one night. Recovery is from 7 to 10 days. If the patient is a foreigner, he or she must stay for 10 to 15 days after surgery.
