Before and After Pictures
Who is the candidate?
Whoever has trouble with stretch marks or excess abdominal skin either from weight loss surgery or pregnancy can be a candidate for tummy tuck. He/She should not be too obese, and has to be healthy and fit enough to undergo surgery. He/She must have a clear and realistic ideas of surgery and result.
Tummy tuck helps restoring tighter and flatter abdomen, but may not be recommended to the ones who plan for pregnancy in the future.
How long should I stay in Thailand for Liposuction surgery?
An incision is made over the pubic area under bikini line. The length of the incision depends on the amount of skin that to be removed. Surgeon, then, separates skin from the beneath muscle. Abdominal muscle will be tightened and excess skin will be removed.
The surgery takes 3 hours to complete.
How is surgery performed?
Tummy tuck in Phuket is performed under general anesthesia.
What kind of anesthesia will be used?
Liposuction in Phuket is performed under general anesthesia.
What is the pre and post-surgical care?
Pre surgery:
1. Refrain from smoking, taking any medications or vitamin, drinking alcohol 2 weeks before surgery
2. Fast 6-8 hours before surgery
Post surgery:
1. Wear a compression garment for about 3 months to support the surgical area and prevent skin damage
2. Keep the surgical area dry to avoid infection
3. Regularly take short walks to promote blood circulation
4. Avoid bending and lifting
5. Follow surgeon's instructions closely
Normal activities can be resumed after a few weeks. Strenuous activities should be avoided until you can do it comfortably.
How is the incision and scar?
Incision and scar will be horizontally along the bikini line. However it is covered by most clothing including bathing suits. It will become lighter and flatter as time passes.
What are the possible risks and complications?
Every procedure contains some risks and complications. The possible ones for tummy tuck are pain, infection, slow healing, blood clots, excess blood loss, wound separation, nerve compression or sensaton alteration.
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