You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home when you are discharged. Our Nursing staff are on hand to care for you and provide pain relief as required. You will need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have passed and you may need pain relief to help with any discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off. You may need to stay at Kingsbridge Private Hospital for up to three days after your surgery depending on your recovery time. You will have a scar around your belly button and a long curved scar on your abdomen above your pubic area, and around your lower back.
#Mini tummy tuck belly button skin
Extended Tummy TuckĮxcess skin and fat from your abdomen and lower back is removed. With a Mini Tummy Tuck the excess skin and fat from below your belly button is removed, leaving a long curved scar on your abdomen above your pubic area. You can usually hide these scars with your underwear, but this may not always be possible. It’s likely you will have a scar around your belly button and a long curved scar on your abdomen above your pubic area. Your excess skin is then removed.Ĭuts from the surgery are closed with stitches and your lower abdomen is firmly strapped with bandages. Excess fat will be removed and the skin will be pulled down and repositioned with your belly button in the correct position. Stretched or torn muscles will be pulled together and stitched in place. Your Surgeon may also make a second cut to remove your belly button from the surrounding skin. There are three types of Tummy Tucks: Standard Tummy Tuckĭuring surgery a long cut in your abdomen will be made above the pubic area (in women this is known as the bikini line).
The operation may take up to three hours. Your Surgeon will explain which type is most suitable for you at your initial consultation. The type of Tummy Tuck you have will depend on how much skin and fat you need to have removed. You may need to have an injection of an anticlotting medicine called heparin as well as, or instead of, wearing compression stockings.
You may be asked to wear compression stockings to help prevent blood clots forming in the veins in your legs. Photographs may be taken, so that the results of your Tummy Tuck can be compared with your original appearance. Your surgeon will discuss your options with you at your appointment. Very occasionally, certain types of Tummy Tuck can be done under local anaesthesia and sedation. You will be asked to fast, typically for about six hours beforehand. It is usual to have your tummy tuck under a general anaesthetic so you will be asleep during the procedure. Stop taking the contraceptive pill six weeks before surgery, to reduce the risk of blood clotting (thrombosis).Lose excess weight - a Tummy Tuck will give the best results if you are the correct weight for your height.Your surgeon may choose not to carry out the procedure if you smoke and they feel there is a risk. If you smoke you will be asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of getting a chest and wound infection, which can slow your recovery time. You should discuss your options with your GP or book at appointment at our Private GP service so you fully understand the results you should expect. It’s important not to rush into the decision to have cosmetic surgery.
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