What Are The Risks Of A Tummy Tuck?
Every surgery comes with certain risks, even ones that are considered safe. The best way to avoid any risk is to work with an experienced cosmetic surgeon who understands your body composition and overall goals. Risks of a tummy include but are not limited to:
- Scarring
- Infection/damage to the tissue
- Bleeding/bruising
- Swelling
- Fluid build-up
- Asymmetrical results
- Difficulty with wound healing
- Hematoma
While there are certain risks with any surgery, working with a renowned surgeon (cough* cough* like Dr. Sessa), you can avoid major risks.
Which Type of Tummy Tuck is Best for Me?
Which kind of abdominoplasty is your best option depends on a few factors. Dr. Sessa will use the initial consultation to evaluate your needs and body composition and determine which kind of tummy tuck is best suited for you. Other factors Dr. Sessa may look at include:
- Amount of excess skin around the abdomen
- Other areas of the body that have excess skin
- Separated muscles in the abdomen
- Any pockets of fat around the stomach
- Your overall goals and needs
Should I Combine a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction?
Dr. Sessa often combines liposuction with a tummy tuck in Orlando. Liposuction only adds to the effects of a tummy tuck. By removing pockets of fat throughout the abdomen (and other areas depending on the surgery), liposuction adds to the definition and contour of a tummy tuck.
Types of Tummy Tuck in Orlando
There are certain types of tummy tucks, all of which are meant for different body types. These types include:
- Mini Tummy Tuck: A mini tummy tuck is the least invasive procedure that only removes excess skin from the lower abdomen. It’s best for patients who have some loose skin around their lower stomach and want to tighten its appearance and tone lower abdominals.
- Traditional Tummy Tuck: One of the most commonly performed tummy tucks, the traditional abdominoplasty removes a decent amount of skin around the lower and mid stomach. It’s often used for those who want to gain their shape or repair abdominal muscles after pregnancy.
- Extended Tummy Tuck: The extended tummy tuck uses an incision that extends across the hips and waist. It can remove larger amounts of skin and fat around the lower and mid-region of the stomach. It also removes fat from the hips, waist, and lower back. It’s often used on patients who have lost a larger amount of weight or want to restore their body after pregnancy completely.
- Fleur-De-Lis Tummy Tuck: The Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is mostly used on patients who have lost extreme amounts of weight and need skin removal across the entire abdomen, hips, and back. The scar extends across the lower stomach and up the chest.
- Mid-Tummy Tuck: A mid-tummy tuck focuses on the mid and upper portion of the stomach. It’s used on patients who have more excess skin in the upper stomach rather than the lower.
