A comprehensive guide to Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck procedure
In the realm of cosmetic surgeries, a combination of procedures known as lipoabdominoplasty is gaining popularity for its potential to deliver superior aesthetic and functional outcomes. This procedure, which combines liposuction and abdominoplasty, is expertly performed by Dr. Rajat Gupta, a board-certified plastic surgeon in India with over 15 years of experience in aesthetic surgeries.
The primary purpose of a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal region, achieving a smoother, flatter abdominal contour. This procedure can be a medical necessity for individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight and are left with sagging skin that affects their quality of life. It is also suitable for women post-pregnancy, as they often have sagging skin and subcutaneous fat that is difficult to remove through exercise.
In some cases, abdominoplasty can also be used to mend divarication of recti, a separation of the recti muscles due to pregnancy. A rectus plication, a technique used in tummy tucks to tighten stretched tissue, can be employed to fix this condition.
Liposuction, on the other hand, targets stubborn fat cells lying between the skin and muscle layers. When combined with abdominoplasty, this procedure offers benefits such as enhanced body contouring, more comprehensive fat and skin removal, and improved aesthetic results. This combination can improve posture, core strength, and self-confidence beyond what either procedure alone might provide.
However, it's important to note that the potential risks are more pronounced when these procedures are combined due to greater tissue manipulation. Common local complications include seroma (fluid accumulation), wound dehiscence (wound reopening), skin necrosis, scar issues, and contour irregularities such as bulges or uneven transitions. Systemic complications, though rare, include venous thromboembolism, which is the most serious systemic risk.
Preventive strategies for minimizing complications include the use of closed suction drains, progressive tension (quilting) sutures to reduce dead space, and limiting the extent of undermining. Careful surgical planning and performing the combined procedure by an experienced specialist plastic surgeon are essential for safety and good outcomes.
In rare cases, combining techniques may also risk fat necrosis in the abdominal muscles due to compromised blood supply, highlighting the importance of cautious technique selection and patient assessment.
Modern liposuction technologies, such as MicroAire and VASER, cause minimal harm to fat cells and enable hi-definition liposuction, further enhancing the results of the procedure.
For those considering a tummy tuck, choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon, a well-equipped centre, and a surgeon with excellent technique can result in high-quality, natural-looking results. To book an appointment with Dr. Rajat Gupta, call 91-9251711711 or email contact@our website.
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- The combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty, known as lipoabdominoplasty, is gaining popularity for its aesthetic and functional outcomes in the realms of cosmetic surgeries and health-and-wellness.
- Dr. Rajat Gupta, a board-certified plastic surgeon in India with over 15 years of experience in aesthetic surgeries, expertly performs lipoabdominoplasty to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen, resulting in a smoother, flatter stomach.
- A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can also be a medical necessity for individuals who have sagging skin after significant weight loss or pregnancy, and can even address divarication of recti, a separation of the recti muscles, through techniques like rectus plication.
- Liposuction targets stubborn fat cells, and when combined with abdominoplasty, it offers enhanced body contouring, more comprehensive fat and skin removal, and improved aesthetic results, improving posture, core strength, and self-confidence.
- However, the potential risks are higher with the combined procedure due to greater tissue manipulation, with common complications including seroma, wound dehiscence, skin necrosis, scar issues, and contour irregularities.
- Modern liposuction technologies, such as MicroAire and VASER, minimalize harm to fat cells, allowing for hi-definition liposuction, and choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon, a well-equipped centre, and an experienced specialist plastic surgeon ensures safety and quality results in women's health, fitness-and-exercise, and aesthetic endeavors.
