Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery performed to remove excess fat and skin from the abdomen area, creating a firmer looking figure. It's a cosmetic procedure and costs around £5,600 in the UK. But the procedure costs just one-third of this huge amount in Asian countries like Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India. In India, tummy tuck costs just £1800-£2400 . However, these Asian countries boast quality cosmetic surgeons with skill-sets and expertise that equal their counterparts in countries like USA and UK. Technology is also state-of-the-art in these countries and infrastructure is second to none. Reason why, medical tourists from USA and Europe fly to these Asian countries for their cosmetic surgery needs.
While looking for a plastic surgeon in any Asian country like India or Singapore, look for one from an accredited hospital with an international degree or experience. Abdominoplasty is a complex surgical procedure used to remove the excess fat deposits that occur in the abdomen. It gets loose and sagging abdomen back into shape. However, a tummy tuck is not a substitute for exercise. A tummy tuck can ensure a flat abdomen but the abdomen can remain that way only through proper diet and exercise. A tummy tuck doesn't remove stretch marks although your skin might look better due to the reduction in the fat from the area.
Abdominoplasty is good for people who are healthy, with stable weight and who feel that their tummy is protruding or sagging. However, do keep your expectations realistic while undergoing this procedure. During the surgery, the patient is either given an intravenous sedation or a general anesthesia. The surgeon then makes a horizontally-oriented incision in the area between the pubic hairline and navel for a full tummy tuck. The surgeon then repairs the weakened abdominal muscles and excess fat, tissue and skin is removed. Then the surgeon closes the incision. There will be some swelling in the abdominal area after surgery and you will have difficulty standing upright for sometime. The final result would be a slimmer, firmer abdomen.
There are possible risks involved in the tummy tuck surgery and these include unfavorable scarring, bleeding, infection, fluid accumulation, blood clots, skin discoloration and so. So, factor in the risks before you go in for this surgical procedure.
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