Are Tummy Tuck Safe?

Posted by Dr Rajat Gupta on December 3rd, 2020

Tummy tucks or abdominoplasty surgeries have steadily gained popularity in the plastic surgery world. And considering the aesthetic appeal of flat, toned abdomens, this is understandable. Having a body you are not comfortable in can take an increasingly heavy mental and emotional toll on a person. Therefore, having the option to get the body you want is always desirable.

The kind of athletic-looking results that an abdominoplasty provides is the main reason for their popularity. However, while they do have appeal, they also cause anxiety, especially for people considering them seriously.

The main question people ask about the abdominoplasty surgeries is regarding their safety. After all, surgery is scary anyway. A surgery that goes into your body removes excess fat, and excess skin is even more so. When you get something for cosmetic reasons, you have to be completely sure that it is safe.

Are Tummy Tucks Safe?

The good news is, yes they are!

With the modernisation of technology and the technical progress in plastic surgery, this surgery is completely safe. And it has to be because the patients need to trust their surgeons. Additionally, Abdominoplasty is also done for medical reasons. 

When is Abdominoplasty done for medical reasons?

Abdominoplasty removes the excess sagging skin on your abdomen. Whether this is caused due to age, pregnancy or massive weight loss, the resulting excess looks very unaesthetic. It is very displeasing to the eye. 

But, aesthetic appeal aside, since the skin falls like rolls over other skin, it creates a chamber of heat. And this is the perfect place for bacteria to breed. This means that getting rashes or fungal infections in those areas is a big possibility. Abdominoplasty removes this excess hanging skin and, therefore, rids you of the likelihood of an infection.

By having this alternate medical perk, Abdominoplasty needs to be safe. It would make no sense to fight this unsafe hanging skin with an unsafe procedure. Therefore, as long as you choose a well-reputed surgeon and centre, you will be in good, safe hands.

Bonus Side-Effect: Less Trauma

A significant development in Abdominoplasty, especially when combined with liposuction for a more natural look, is the great reduction of trauma. Modern techniques and technology allow for a much quicker recovery. Combining the use of MicroAire and VASER liposuction tools with an advanced technique like suture plication, you get excellent results. 

Additionally, your surgeon may even give you a more potent anaesthetic to aid recovery and soothe any post-op discomfort! Such measures ensure that your Abdominoplasty remains utterly safe so you can get it worry-free!