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Am I a suitable candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck?
The mini tummy tuck (or partial abdominoplasty) is
for men and women who have a small amount of abdominal
skin to be removed and do not have a significantly
protruding abdominal muscle wall. If your tummy is
beginning to sag due to ageing or you have a slim
abdomen that you wish to sculpt into a more desirable
shape, then you may find that a mini tummy tuck is ideal
for you.
What else should I know?
A mini-tummy tuck may be a good option for you if you
have:
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Realistic expectations - An optimal candidate will
understand not only what a mini tummy tuck can
accomplish, but also the limitations of the procedure.
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Good overall health - An optimal candidate will be
generally healthy and will inform his or her surgeon of
any pre-existing medical conditions well in advance. A
mini tummy tuck is an invasive surgical procedure that
requires significant healing and recovery, so it is
essential that the patient be physically prepared for
surgery.
Consulting with a qualified plastic surgeon can help a
patient attain the information needed to make the right
decision about mini tummy tuck surgery.
What is my first step?
Your initial consultation should clearly set out your
expectations and whether the operation can give you the
results you desire.
Your reasons for wanting a mini tummy tuck, and your
suitability for this type of procedure will be carefully
discussed. Also, your medical history will be taken to
ensure that there are no reasons why you shouldn't have
this operation.
Fortunately, significant complications from mini tummy
tuck are extremely rare. Every year, this surgery has
produced satisfying results for an increasing amount of
men and women.
Patients should be aware that risks may more often occur
among persons who smoke, are overweight, have diabetes
or other health problems, or have scarring from previous
abdominal surgery.
The complications associated with the procedure include:
- Bleeding and haematoma - Blood may accumulate under
the skin and the tubes may not drain all the blood.
Sometimes, a blood clot (haematoma) is formed. If this
occurs the patient has to undergo another operation in
order to have the haematoma drained and the bleeding
stopped.
- Wound infection - This type of complication may occur
after any surgery, although it is quite infrequent.
Prior to the operation, the patient can be given
antibiotics.
- Skin or fat necrosis (death) - Tissue loss along
portions of the horizontal incision is a rare
complication. This risk, which delays healing, is more
common in patients who smoke.
- Serum collection - Removal of this serum is a painless
process but may require several visits to the plastic
surgeon's office.
- Pulmonary embolism - This means that a blood clot
travels to the lungs. Various prophylactic techniques
are used to prevent this uncommon risk and cessation of
hormone treatment may be necessary. Additionally, the
surgeon recommends early mobility and anti-coagulant
medication.
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