![]() ![]() THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR TUMMY TUCK SURGERY (ABDOMINOPLASTY) We will ask you to inform us and the plastic surgeon whether you smoke and if you are taking any medicines. The plastic surgeon will discuss realistic expectations and will determine the extent of the surgery required. Prior to surgery, a complete medical history is taken in order to evaluate your general health. Tummy Tuck surgery (Abdominoplasty) flattens a protruding tummy caused by weak abdominal muscles, weight gain or pregnancy – areas that do not respond well to diet or exercise because the skin has been stretched. But please bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip. Tummy tuck surgery can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. Tummy Tuck, technically known more as „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. IF YOU’RE CONSIDERING TUMMY TUCK SURGERY (ABDOMINOPLASTY)… During this time is your body changing and if the surgery would be performed sooner the final results of your Tummy Tuck would be negatively affected by those changes. you are advised to start considering Tummy Tuck surgery at least one year after giving birth or one year after stopping breastfeeding.If you plan to lose more weight it is necessary to postpone Tummy Tuck procedure as any further weight-loss or weight-gain will negatively impact the final outcome of the treatment. If you consider a Tummy Tuck surgery it is necessary to achieve your goal weight and to be stabilized on this weight for 6 months. If you underwent one of the following gastric surgeries you probably lost lots of weight during short period of time.Tummy Tuck after Gastric Band/Bypass or Gastric Sleeve surgery Please understand the higher BMI the higer risks involved during general anaesthesia or post-operative period. Having high BMI means you are overweight or obese, the operating areas would not heal well and the final outcome would not look beautiful. Clients with higher BMI than 29-30 are advised on further healthy diet and exercise to lose more weight. It will come with a result whether you have a healthy BMI. How to find out whether your weight is healthy for a Tummy Tuck surgery? You can use BMI calculator from the NHS where you enter data about your age, height and weight. ![]() You will be at high risk for infection and wound separation. If you are obese, the circulation to your abdominal skin and fat may be too poor for proper healing following tummy tuck.Obesity is the reason to avoid or postpone a Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) Stretch marks can not be corrected with a tummy tuck, although these may be removed or somewhat improved if they are primarily located on the areas where excess skin will be excised, generally those treated areas below the belly button.For some clients he might also advise tummy tuck with liposuction of upper abdomen, waist and flanks (sides). If you have significant fat in the upper abdomen and also loose skin in the lower abdomen, the plastic surgeon can advise you tummy tuck with liposuction. Tummy Tuck with Liposuction – tummy tuck removes only fat of the lower abdomen.This longer incision enables the plastic surgeon to deal with bulging and excess skin of areas of your hips and back that aren’t addressed in a standard abdominoplasty technique. Extended Tummy Tuck (Extended Abdominoplasty) – is similar to a standard full tummy tuck, but the incision is extended to include excision of skin and fat from the areas of hip and lower back.It is advised for clients whose skin laxity and muscle weakness problems are limited to the area below the belly button. Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty) – is a smaller operation than a standard full tummy tucks, with a shorter scar, and the belly button is not released or moved.Standard Full Tummy Tuck (Full Abdominoplasty) – is an excellent operation for women or men who have loose skin above and below the belly button that does not go away with weight loss or exercise.Our Prague plastic surgeons use classical stitches, which are removed in 10 days after the surgery. The Tummy Tuck surgery takes 2–3 hours and plastic surgeon removes excess skin and fat from the mid and lower abdomen. Tummy Tuck surgery (Abdominoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure primarily for women who have been pregnant or women and men who lost a significant amount of weight. TUMMY TUCKS – ABDOMINOPLASTY – GENERAL INFORMATION ![]()
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