Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Tummy Tuck or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that will remove fat and excess skin from the abdomen. The procedure will improve the shape of the tummy or abdomen and is for both, men and women. Tummy Tuck surgery can improve your appearance and self confidence.
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160,000 Thai Baht
Tummy Tuck surgery is done for several reasons, but the main ones are after pregnancy, aging, to change the appearance of your natural body type and weight changes. However, if you are obese, this surgery might not be for you as a tummy tuck surgery might put you at risk of infection. In general if your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or above you should wait with that surgery until you have lost weight and your BMI is below 25.
Depending on the tummy tuck procedure a scar will be visible. You can reduce, soften the scar and improve overall healing by using a Biological Cell Regulation (BCR) device in the time after surgery.
Before your tummy tuck surgery the plastic surgeon will mark the area where skin and fat will be removed. It is possible to hide the scar behind a bikini line. If that is your choice then please bring the bikini with you to your fist consultation.
An incision is made and excess skin and fat will be removed. the remaining skin will be stretched over the abdomen and fixed in place with sutures.
Stay at the Hospital for
5 Nights
Surgery Duration
3 - 5 Hours
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General Anesthesia
Before Tummy Tuck Surgery
In order to avoid complications the surgeon needs to know about any and all medications that you are taking. That also includes supplements. Before your travel to Thailand we will enquire about your medical condition and any possible allergies.
Some medications can cause complications and excess bleeding during surgery. Please inform us if your taking Brufen or Aspirin. You must stop taking those medications minimum two weeks prior tummy tuck surgery.
Smoking can affect your reaction to the anesthetic and slow down the healing process. You should stop smoking minimum two weeks before tummy tuck surgery.
Please inform your surgeon if you have hypertension (high blood pressure).
After Tummy Tuck Surgery
After your tummy tuck surgery you will feel tired and there will be pain, swelling and bruising. There will most likely be a drain to remove fluids, but it will be removed after 2-3 days. You will have to stay at the hospital for 5 days. Avoid sudden movements. The nurses will help you getting out of bed and will teach you how to do it yourself.
It is important to start moving, walking as soon as possible after surgery.
Stiches will be removed after 5-7 days.
You must wear tight surgical underwear for about 3 months. The hospital staff and your surgeon will instruct you on how to change the dressing and when and how to shower or bath.
After one month you can resume with your day to day activities, go to work. You must, however, refrain from strenuous activities and hard exercise for about 3 months.
Risks and Complications
There are several risks with the tummy tuck surgery. Tissue deep in your abdomen can get damaged, fluid build up under the skin, nerve damage and infection. You plastic surgeon will talk to you about those prior to surgery and what you can do to avoid them.
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