A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Toronto is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area. It will also tighten weakened and loose abdominal muscles to give the stomach a flatter, firmer appearance.
During the procedure, an incision is made in the lower abdominal region, allowing the surgeon to access and repair the muscles that comprise the abdominal wall and remove excess fat, tissue, and skin.
Liposuction may be utilized to remove excess fat during a tummy tuck.
Our team at FORM Face + Body will support you through each step of your care journey while undergoing a tummy tuck.
Our team at FORM Face + Body will help patients in Toronto understand the tummy tuck procedure.
If you have additional questions, we will address them during your initial consultation.
During the consultation with your doctor, you will be asked about the desired results you are looking to achieve from an abdominoplasty. If you plan to get pregnant or lose weight, discuss this with your surgeon. Abdominoplasty is designed primarily for our patients in Toronto who are mostly satisfied with their weight but who have excess skin and loose muscle around their midsections. The following conditions could indicate that a tummy tuck is right for you:
Tummy tuck patients are 18 and older and should have a body mass index, or BMI, between 35 and 50. A tummy tuck is not designed as a weight loss procedure, so you should be at or near your ideal weight.
A tummy tuck can alleviate a variety of concerns, empowering you to feel confident in your daily life in Toronto. Specifically, an abdominoplasty can address the following,
While exercise can help with weight loss, it cannot alleviate excess skin. A tummy tuck can remove excess skin and stretch marks, allowing you to enjoy a more contoured figure.
Pregnancy and weight changes can cause the muscles of the abdominal wall can become stretched, thinned, and weakened, which is known as diastasis recti. This may result in a bulge in the abdomen that persists, even when you have lost significant weight.
A tummy tuck brings the abdominal muscles into their original position or tighter. The result is a flat abdomen and slimmer waistline, allowing you to enjoy a contoured figure as you go about your daily routine.
There are many variations both to the design of the incisions and the technique itself. In some instances, it may be possible to avoid an incision around the navel. When the amount of loose skin is minimal, and the excess fat deposits are located below the navel, a short horizontal incision is all that is necessary. This procedure is called a partial or “mini” tummy tuck.
In a full abdominoplasty, an incision hidden beneath the bikini line is made from hip to hip. A second incision around the belly button allows it to be repositioned in the appropriate location once the extra skin and fat are removed. The underlying muscles are repaired through these same incisions.
Sometimes liposuction may be used alone or in conjunction with a tummy tuck in Toronto to remove additional abdominal fat and improve contour to the abdomen and waist area.
Your surgeon will discuss with you the particular method that he recommends for achieving the best result in your particular case.
Each year, thousands of women undergo successful tummy tuck surgeries in Toronto, experience no major problems, and are happy with the results. Significant complications from tummy tucks are infrequent. However, at FORM Face + Body, our goal is to make sure you understand what this surgery involves, including possible risks, complications, and follow-up care. Tummy tuck surgery poses various risks, including:
Your consultation with your surgeon is designed to maximize your outcomes and minimize complications by ensuring that the appropriate procedure is selected and that you have a full understanding of your pre and post-operative instructions. Our office is a constant resource for you in this regard and will carefully guide you through this exciting experience.
Patients in Toronto who are interested in a tummy tuck should get in touch with the team at FORM Face + Body. We will schedule a consultation to get to know you, your medical history, and what you hope to accomplish with the surgery. We will also perform a physical exam. The goal of the consultation is to provide personalized recommendations to suit your unique needs and goals. We want to empower you to make the best-informed decisions for your health and wellness.
If our recommendations sound right for you, we will book your surgery and provide additional preoperative instructions. We will partner with you through every step of your surgical journey to ensure you enjoy the best outcomes.
If you wish to contour your figure, you may benefit from a tummy tuck. Our expert and empathetic team at FORM Face + Body will get to know your medical history and goals for surgery, and explain the procedure. We will work with you to determine if the surgery will be a good fit for your needs. Together, we will empower you to feel confident about your appearance through customized aesthetic care.
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A tummy tuck may be performed on an outpatient basis. If this is the case, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you for at least the next day or two.
A tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia. When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area, where you will continue to be closely monitored. In some instances, small drain tubes will have been placed within the abdominal tissues to help avoid the accumulation of fluids. Gauze or other dressings may be applied to your abdomen and covered with an elastic bandage.
You will be encouraged to go for short walks to promote blood circulation the day after surgery. Try not to sit for long periods of time during the first several days, and avoid straining, bending, and lifting. Your surgeon will instruct you to sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees. Within a week of surgery, any surgical drains will probably be removed. You may be instructed to wear a support garment depending on what tummy tuck technique was used.
Bruising and some of the swelling will occur and disappear over a period of weeks. The swelling may take months to subside before you will see the final results of your tummy tuck. Even though the incisions from the procedure will heal and fade over time, it’s important to know that the incision lines will be permanently visible. Fortunately, most bathing suits and undergarments usually conceal the incisions for your tummy tuck.
You may be able to resume most of your normal activities anywhere from one to three weeks after surgery. Some mild, periodic discomfort may occur, however, if you experience any severe pains they should be reported to our office.
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