In very few, however, the change can be permanent.
This usually settles down after a few months. In most cases it will feel somewhat numb, but may even be overly sensitive. There will be some change in sensation to the inner thigh. In a small percentage of patients, there may be a more significant collection of blood that may even require a return to the operating theatre to remove it. In the vast majority of cases, this is minimal and easily controlled during the procedure itself. All surgery involves a degree of bleeding. However, there are risks involved as with any surgery, and it should be performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. Thigh reduction is relatively straightforward surgery. However, this generally resolves well within a few months. The tummy may be quite swollen following the surgery. The sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. You will be able to shower normally from one week after the operation.Ī week after your surgery you will visit the dressing clinic. You will be given a support garment to wear and this should remain in place for 1 week followed by compression underwear for a further 5 weeks. You will feel a little sore for a few days following the surgery, but this is usually well controlled with normal painkillers. You will find the suture line quite tight following the surgery and you should expect to be walking a little hunched over for the first week or so as the tension along the suture line will take a little time to relax. It may be necessary to spend one night in hospital for the larger fleur-de-lis or circumferential body lift but not always.
#Before and after tummy tuck scars skin
The skin of the lower abdomen will become somewhat numb after the surgery and, although this sensation returns to a degree after a few months, some numbness will be permanent.Īfter a general anaesthetic it is normal to feel tired and out of sorts, but this is temporary and you can expect to leave hospital the same day for a mini or standard tummy tuck and most fleur-de-lis approaches. In some cases the scars can remain raised and pink. The incision scars will be raised and pink for the first few months, but will usually settle into fine white lines after several months. This usually settles down with simple antibiotics.Īll surgery involves the formation of scars. In a few cases, the incision can become red and inflamed. However, the risk of infection can never be completely eradicated. Meticulous steps are taken before, during and after the surgery to ensure that the risk of infection is minimal. As with all surgery, there are certain risks associated with it. It should be performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. A new hole is then made where the umbilicus should be, and the umbilicus is pulled through on its stalk and sutured into place, leaving a long scar along the lowest part of the abdomen and another around the umbilicus.Ībdominoplasty is not straightforward surgery. The skin is then pulled down over the umbilicus and sutured back down to the hip-to-hip incision. The remaining skin and fat above the umbilicus is lifted off the abdominal wall muscles, which are then sutured closer together if necessary. All the skin and fat below the umbilicus to the area just above the pubic hair is removed. The regular abdominoplasty involves making an incision from hip to hip. In addition, it is not necessary to move the umbilicus (belly button) in a mini abdominoplasty. Although it still involves a lengthy incision, the amount tissue removed and the amount of 'undermining' required to achieve wound closure is less, generally leading to a speedier recovery. The mini abdominoplasty is suitable for patients who have a small amount of excess skin and fat in the tummy area that is limited to the area underneath the belly button. Broadly speaking, there are 4 main categories of abdominoplasty:
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