Overview
Tummy tucks, also known as abdominoplasty procedures, are operations performed to remove excess skin, stretch marks, scars, and fat from the abdomen.
Reasons to have a Tummy Tuck
« People commonly get this procedure after pregnancy or after gaining and losing weight in order to remove excess skin and fat and achieve a flatter stomach. When the abdominal wall muscles are torn apart in the middle (a condition known as “divarication of the recti”), it can aid in their reunification. Stretch marks can occasionally be tightened or removed to make them less noticeable.
« Your weight should be normal before the procedure, ideally. A belly tuck is not recommended for overweight people or those who are trying to reduce weight. A belly tuck can significantly improve someone’s confidence and quality of life for the proper candidate.

Surgical Methods

1. The Full Tummy Tucks(standard):
   This kind of belly tuck is the most popular. From one hip to the other, the body is sliced, as well as the area around the belly button (umbilicus). From the area immediately above the pubic hair to the belly button, excess skin and fat are eliminated. There is a tightening of the muscles above and below the abdominal button. The skin is then stitched together, leaving a long scar across the lower tummy and a circular scar around the belly button.
2. The Mini Tummy Tucks:
   Although less skin and fat from the lower tummy is removed in this procedure, a lengthy, horizontal scar will still be seen over the pubic hair. On occasion, the muscles will also get more tense. The stomach button, which can be stretched into a different shape, is left without any scarring.
   « The results of a mini tummy tuck are not as effective as those of a full tummy tuck.
3. The Fleur-de-lis Tummy Tuck:
   A fleur-de-lis stomach tuck may be necessary for patients who have a lot of excess skin on their lower and upper tummies. Here, in addition to the lengthy horizontal cut seen in a typical stomach tuck, a vertical cut is also made, giving the scar an anchor-like appearance.
   Recovery Period
   On the day of your surgery, you’ll get out of bed, and two weeks later, you can start doing some mild exercises. In six weeks, you ought to be able to resume your regular workout. For 10 to 12 weeks, refrain from heavy activities. Depending on their profession, most patients take up to four weeks off work following surgery. For several weeks to months following the procedure, your stomach will be uncomfortable and swollen.

Risks and complications
An operation like a stomach tuck carries dangers, just like any other procedure. Even though the dangers are unlikely, it’s crucial to compare them to the surgery’s potential advantages. With your plastic surgeon, go over each one so you are aware of any potential issues and negative effects.
Alternative treatment
It could be beneficial to lose weight and engage in abdominal strengthening exercises. Liposuction, in which fat is removed by a tube put into small cuts, may be beneficial for some younger people. Both a stomach tuck and this procedure are options.