You may, like many of our Toronto tummy tuck patients, be a conscientious researcher who spends a significant amount of time learning about your procedure before the big day. While tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are quite popular, there are still a lot of misunderstandings and misinformation floating around on the internet that might cause you to get confused. We’ll try to dispel five of the most common misconceptions in this article.
#1. Tummy Tucks In Toronto Are A Fantastic Weight Loss Procedure
Nope. Abdominoplasty is performed for purely aesthetic reasons, and it is considered as a cosmetic surgical treatment that may be chosen by the patient. This procedure is suitable for those who have previously lost a large amount of weight or who have had pregnancies that have stretched their abdomen skin.
A tummy tuck in Toronto may improve the appearance of your belly by targeting the superficial tissue layers, which include muscular fascia, subcutaneous fat, and skin. It can also smooth, tone, and firm the appearance of your abdomen. However, it is incapable of addressing deeper visceral fat that accumulates around the internal organs and generates a bulging tummy. When paired with the treatment, liposuction is regularly used, but exclusively for the purpose of shaping and contouring the waist.
#2. You Will Be Able To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks
Despite the fact that they do not have loose, hanging skin or muscle laxity, some individuals are interested in this procedure because they have heard that it may remove their stretch marks. It is not a skin treatment, but rather a skin remover that is used throughout the surgery. The removal of any sagging skin on your lower abdomen is a possibility. Only those individuals who meet the criteria and have adequate laxity are eligible to have it removed. It is necessary to bring down the remaining surface area above the navel in order to secure it at a low incision line.
The stretch marks that have remained on the stretched skin are pushed taut by the elastic band. They may seem to be less visible, or they may not appear at all. If you are eligible for a complete surgery, stretch marks situated below your belly button will be eliminated, but stretch marks located above your belly button will not be removed.
#3. After The Procedure, You Will Not Be Able To Get Pregnant
It may be argued that you shouldn’t, but there is no reason why you couldn’t. Women are often advised to wait until after they are done childbearing before having an abdominoplasty because they run the risk of stretching out all of the associated tissue and ruining the advantages of the treatment if they do so before. Tummy tucks, on the other hand, do not seem to have any effect on a woman’s capacity to get pregnant and are not thought to pose a danger to the baby. The abdominal tissue has a remarkable capacity to expand and then contract again after being stretched.
#4. It Cannot Be Used In Conjunction With Liposuction
Plastic surgeons have their own preferred protocols that they follow based on their previous expertise and what works best for them. Each patient is unique and has a particular set of requirements…. Many abdominoplasties are performed in conjunction with some degree of liposuction in order to aid in the creation of smooth outlines. If or whether this part will be included in your cost or whether it will be added to your bill separately is something that should be discussed with your selected surgeon.
#5. Drainage Tubes Are Included With All Abdominoplasties
This is not always the case. A tummy tuck in Toronto may or may not need the temporary implantation of a flexible tube to drain excess fluid during the first stages of recovery. Although there are progressive suture procedures that may assist minimize the need for a drain, the unique circumstance of each patient will decide what is required to assure safety and best outcomes. If you do need a drain, be assured that it will only be necessary for a short period of time and will be well worth it to avoid further issues.
While these are some of the top 5 myths about tummy tuck procedures we also wanted to include some important facts about this type of procedure.
Facts About Tummy Tuck Procedures
Different Types Of Tummy Tuck Techniques
Tummy tuck treatments are available in different forms such as:
The Complete or Full Abdominoplasty:
This treatment involves making two incisions in the abdomen to remove extra fat and skin while also tightening the muscles. In the lower abdomen, from one hip to the other, one is implanted in the lower abdomen, and a second one is formed around the navel.
Partial Abdominoplasty:
Also known as a Mini Tummy Tuck, is a tummy tuck treatment that uses a tiny incision above the pubic area to address skin laxity and minor lower abdominal skin excess in patients with a smaller degree of skin laxity and light lower abdominal skin excess.
Liposuction-only Abdominoplasty:
This treatment is most suited for individuals who are younger and have excellent skin elasticity as well as mild fat accumulation.
Brazilian Tummy Tuck:
If a patient has more extra fat than skin on his or her stomach, the Brazilian Tummy Tuck surgery is an excellent alternative. This procedure has a very low incision in the pubic region, which means that the surgical scar will not be seen even while wearing a low-cut bikini top and bottom. The procedure slims the waist by pulling it in and removing extra skin, giving the appearance of a smaller waist. This procedure may also help to lift the pubic region, which tends to sag with age and pregnancy, and it can even help to minimize incontinence that happens after childbirth.
Tummy Tucks Are Associated With Medical Advantages
In the case of diastasis recti, a condition in which the muscles that run vertically down the belly stretch apart and cause a noticeable gap, a tummy tuck in Toronto may be recommended after pregnancy. While it is most frequent after a pregnancy, it may also occur after a major weight reduction or gain. It may be a bothersome experience. The inability of the abdominal muscles to maintain stability may result in back discomfort, as well as putting the patient at risk for a hernia. In order to pull the abdominal muscles back together, a tummy tuck procedure is performed. It is possible to enhance posture and abdominal strength after a stomach tuck, in addition to having a flatter and more attractive abdomen after the procedure.
Your Belly Button Will Stay In Its Original Position
It is not necessary to have your belly button removed or lost when you opt to get a typical, complete tummy tuck in Toronto with a professional plastic surgeon. The overlying skin is instead relocated and repaired, resulting in a better-looking umbilicus that remains in the same place.
A Tummy Tuck Does Not Result In The Redistribution Of Fat
Patients who have had a stomach tuck sometimes wonder whether the fat that has been removed would just reappear in another place of the body. Once the fat tissue from your abdomen has been removed, it is no longer there to be found. If you do not take steps to keep your weight under control, new fat may begin to form on your body. We urge that you concentrate on making long-term lifestyle adjustments with food and exercise as part of your preparation for a tummy tuck in order to optimize the effects of the treatment as much as possible. Remember that this is not a weight reduction operation, but rather a body reshaping technique that is excellent for those who have a healthy, stable body weight.
Benefits Of A Tummy Tuck Procedure
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, may address a variety of common issues by doing the following:
- Getting rid of extra skin after losing weight
- Getting rid of fat pockets that are resistant to diet and exercise
- Increasing the strength of the abdominal muscles
- Getting your body back to pre-pregnancy shape
- Creating an attractive and slim midsection
The crunches and diets you can muster will not be enough to help you achieve the toned, thin figure you want when internal structures have increased and skin has lost flexibility. There are several different types of tummy tuck procedures available in Toronto, each of which is individualized to address your unique difficulties and provide you with the best potential outcome.
Recovery After Undergoing Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tucks are often done under general anesthesia, and patients are required to wear bandages and, in some cases, a compression garment after the procedure. It is possible that some patients may have drains that will need to be removed at follow-up appointments. In addition, Dr. DuPéré and his colleagues will provide you with extensive instructions on how to change your dressings and how to appropriately manage any discomfort you may have while taking pain medication.
Patients may often return to work within 1 to 2 weeks after their surgery, depending on the nature of their profession. After a few weeks, normal everyday activities may be resumed; however, intense activity should be avoided for at least 4 to 6 weeks after that.
Some of the effects of your tummy tuck will be visible immediately after your surgery, but the full extent of your results will not be visible for many months as scars and swelling diminish away.
You May Have Some Numbness After The Procedure
Because nerve endings might be severed during a surgical procedure, you run the risk of experiencing temporary numbness whenever you undergo a surgical procedure. This is also true in the case of a tummy tuck. This brief numbness, on the other hand, is nothing to be concerned about. During the first year after your surgery, your nerve endings will spontaneously heal themselves, and you will regain feeling in the area around your abdomen.
Techniques for a Tummy Tuck by Dr. DuPéré
Abdominoplasty and mini-tummy tuck surgeries are two of the most common tummy tuck surgeries performed by Dr. DuPéré. In his Toronto clinic, he employs a variety of treatment methods to address various issues. During your appointment, Dr. DuPéré will conduct a complete evaluation of the concerned area and give a suggestion as to which approach may be the most effective for you, taking into consideration aspects such as your age, gender, level of activity, diet, and medical history.
In comparison to a mini surgery, a standard tummy tuck is more invasive and treats extra skin and fat above and below the belly button. A mini tuck is a procedure that simply enhances the contours below the belly button. Scars are meant to be concealed behind the underwear or beneath the bikini line in both circumstances. In most situations needing significant skin excision, the classic procedure is the best option; however, in less severe cases, a mini tuck may give significant improvement.
In recent years, more and more men are undergoing stomach tucks and other types of cosmetic surgery than ever before. Dr. DuPéré makes it a point to personalize his surgical procedures to the specific aims and gender of each patient. In order to create an hourglass form for ladies, he places higher tension closures at the mid-waist, while he places lower tension closures at the waist for males in order to create a manly triangular-shaped torso.
The surgery is also often coupled with other surgeries, such as a breast lift for post-weight loss patients, a body lift for post-pregnancy patients, a monsplasty, or a mommy makeover.
Want to Learn More About Tummy Tuck Procedures?
Do you need assistance in distinguishing between myths and facts? We invite you to book a consultation with Dr. DuPéré, a tummy tuck expert. Not only will this consultation help you learn more about the procedure types and the benefits but it allows him to give you a proper treatment plan that is customized specifically for you.
