Tummy tuck is an invasive procedure which removes the unwanted skin folds, fat tissues from the love handles and belly area. Being a cosmetic procedure, this surgical treatment offers various health benefits. But, pain involved in any surgical procedure scares the individuals willing to consider this procedure.
Concerning the individuals common concern about pain during or after tummy-tuck, this blog is going to address various factors. After reading this blog, you might be able to manage your fear of pain after tummy tuck. References to penned-down this post have been taken from Dr. Medha Bhave, a specialist of painless tummy tuck surgery in Mumbai. Let's dive straight away into it.
Procedure of Tummy-Tuck/ Abdominoplasty
Before delving into the subject it will be beneficial to learn about the procedure of tummy-tuck. This is as follows:
- Procedure starts with candidates' overall examination. This may include:
- Distribution of weight of to the abdominal area
- Overall Weight of the body
- Medical history of the patient is examined. It involves any surgical procedure or diseases like diabetes, heart problems.
- Marking around the fatty abdominal part to treat.
- Administration of local or general anaesthesia .
- Incisions are placed to correct the skin folds and liposuction of fat tissues.
- Close the incision and shift to the general/private ward under the supervision of the surgeon for fewer days.
Once the effect of anaesthesia gets over, the candidate may feel pain while shuffling on the bed, however sitting may not be allowed. To eliminate this discomfort, pain relieving tablets are prescribed by the doctor. After the finding that candidate is recovering, discharge is processed with:
- Pain relieving tablets
- Medications to heal the incisions and inside belly from where unwanted fat tissue were removed.
- Post-Operative Care instruction.
Post operative care of belly fat removal includes below mentioned guidelines-
- Avoid strenuous activities like gyming, exercising
- Keep the treated area in upward direction
- Avoid alcohol, drugs, nicotine
- Keep yourself hydrated
- Take high-fiber diet
- Avoid spicy and acidic food
After 2 to 3 weeks, candidates may start experiencing the outcome. Meanwhile, some depending upon their immunity and commitment towards post-operative care may experience scarring, itching, swelling for fewer days. All these effects will subside in a few days.
Conclusion
Tummy-tuck is a surgical procedure hence, pain during or after the procedure gets over is obvious. But this pain is manageable through medications. So, you don’t need to be afraid of pain or any other discomfort. Your surgeon will help you to make it a comfortable journey towards achieving a better aesthetics and improved lifestyle. Concerning this, you may visit Laser Cosmesis and book an appointment with Dr. Medha Bhave, the best female plastic surgeon in Mumbai. Go visit the clinic to get your desired body shape!
