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Who is the candidate?
If you have a problem of loose skin and excess fat around your abdomen, you are likely to be a candidate for tummy tuck. Tummy tuck will remove the excess fat and tighten your abdominal wall. Tummy tuck is also advisable for a woman who has stretch marks from pregnancy and does not expect to have another pregnancy. This procedure aims to result to a shapely abdominal and waist area with a smoother and tighter skin for both male and female.
How long should I stay in Thailand for Tummy Tuck?
You should stay in Thailand at least 10 days to complete a whole process. On your arrival day in Thailand, you should stay in your hotel to relax from a long flight and have a surgery on the following day. Normally, tummy tuck will require 3 nights stay in the hospital per one area. Post operative check up and stitches removal will be done 7 days after the surgery.
How is surgery performed?
A surgical incision is made above the public area from hipbone to hipbone just above the pubic area. Tummy tuck will be done under General Anesthesia and takes 2-3 hours. During a tummy tuck, the surgeon cuts the skin around the umbilicus and stretch to its new position. A hold is cut for umbilicus, so it stays in place. After the abdominoplasty, you will get a smoother, tighter and shapely abdomen.
Will anesthesia be used?
Yes, tummy tuck or abdominoplasty will be done under General Anesthesia and takes 2-3 hours average.
What is the post-surgical care?
After tummy tuck surgery, a medical binder is provided for you to support your tummy. Of course this is already included in the package price. You may feel sore, swollen and bruised in about one week. Within the first 2 weeks, you should walk with your body a little bit bend to avoid stretching the wound, then try to straighten your body as you can to avoid painful back and waist, you will feel numb at the abdominal area and this will gradually disappear within 3 months.
How will the scar looks?
Tummy tuck will leave a scar from hipbone to hipbone just above the pubic area. It will gradually fade and less noticeable.
What are the possible risks and complications?
The possible main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and numbness, or change in sensation. Following the surgeon’s advice will reduce risks and complications.
