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Best of luck for tummy tuck! The Abdominoplasty Procedure at Medstar Multispeciality Hospital

Fed up with that sagging tummy and excess skin? Want a more toned, confident midsection and wish to look more confident and beautiful? Look no further than Medstar Multispeciality Hospital's Tummy Tuck Surgery, also known as Abdominoplasty.

What is Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty Procedure?

Abdominoplasty - more commonly known as tummy tuck - is a kind of surgical procedure that aims to tighten the abdominal muscles and eliminate loose, excess skin or fat within the general region. Our highly skilled surgeons make use of the latest advanced techniques to help patients achieve an even more toned and sculpted midsection.

What is Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty Procedure?

Abdominoplasty involves the following steps

Incision: A horizontal incision is made in the lower abdomen above the pubic area.
Skin and fat: It removes surplus skin and fat and tightens the abdominal muscles.
Muscle Repair: Rebuilds the abdominal muscles, repositions them, and tightens up the midsection to appear firmer.
Closure: In this method, the incision is closed, and the skin sutured back into place.

Healing process

After the treatment, expect side effects such as swelling, bruising, and soreness; all these conditions are usually treated with painkillers and rest. This compression garment will be worn on the body for a minimum of several weeks to heal as well as possible. Most patients, to regain their normal activities, take 2-3 weeks, while taking 6-8 weeks to fully recover from the procedure.

Before After

FAQ

Is tummy tuck surgery permanent?

Generally speaking, the results of a Tummy tuck should last as long as one maintains a healthy lifestyle and doesn’t gain any unnecessary weight.

How much does Tummy Tuck Surgery cost in Dubai? Are their payment plans for Tummy Tucks?

Many variables go into deciding the price like treatment area, complexity, local vs general anesthesia, and time needed. The surgeon will be able to assess to provide an accurate estimate. Depending on the procedure, a price range would be between AED 12,000 to AED 50,000.

If you are concerned about the upfront costs of a Tummy Tuck, we can help. MedStar has tie-ups with various banks and Credit Cards and can work with you together to work out an EMI Plan to help with the pricing.

Are Tummy Tuck Surgeries covered by Insurance?

Tummy Tucks are aesthetic procedures, and as a general rule, they are not covered under medical insurance.

Why is Tummy Tuck done? How is it different from Liposuction?

A Tummy Tuck is different than Liposuction since, in this procedure, an incision is made under the bottom of the skin near the abdominal wall. The surgeon sews the muscle in the abdominal wall, stretches the skin over the abdomen, and trims off the excess skin. Unlike Liposuction, where cannulas are used for sucking out fat from a particular area. Both procedures are performed under general anesthesia.

What are the risks and risk Mitigation Plan for a Tummy Tuck?

Although this is one of the popular treatments performed by our expert surgeons, sometimes a patient has to do a follow-up visit for wound care or infection if proper care is not taken. Other possible risks could include changes in sensation due to repositioning of abdominal nerves, fluid accumulation which needs to be drained, and tissue necrosis which must also be removed by the Best Tummy Tuck surgeon in Dubai.