Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck cost in Karachi Pakistan varies from person to person because it is tailored to meet an individual’s anatomy and desired results. The price of a Tummy Tuck in Karachi Pakistan also depends upon the type of tummy tuck is required like Full Tummy Tuck or Partial Tummy Tuck which is decided by the surgeon after patient’s evaluation.

• It makes your tummy flattened, firmer and toned.
• It makes your waist appear tighter and slimmer.
• It removes the stretch marks from your abdomen.
• It improves entire contours of your body.
• It gives you a more toned midsection and improved posture as a result of the tightening of abdominal muscles.
• The results of tummy tuck surgery are longer lasting.
• It boosts your self-esteem. Many patients enjoy a new sense of self-confidence and a wider range of activities and wardrobe options than ever before.

• During a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon manually tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall and sutures them into place.
• Next stage is to remove any excess skin from the patient’s abdomen to create a firmer and flatter midsection.
• The abdominoplasty procedure can be customized to each patient’s specific goals and may include liposuction, breast augmentation, or other body lift procedures.

• Many patients choose to undergo a traditional tummy tuck, while patients who have only a slightly protruding abdomen may opt for a less aggressive mini tummy tuck.
• Patients who desire more dramatic changes, or the removal of large amounts of excess skin and fat, will need to undergo an extended or circumferential tummy tuck.

• Although not as effective as tummy tuck, some other alternative are available which include:
• Liposuction – can be used as alternative of tummy tuck surgery if patient’s problem is not the sagging skin but instead extra fatty tissues in the abdomen area. It removes the excess fat in the tummy area and improves the contours of tummy leaving minimal scars.
• Skin creams, beauty treatments and diet supplements – some of these may help to reduce areas of fat and cellulite, but there is little scientific proof that they work.
• Liposuction –Laser skin tightening – is suitable for those patients who experience mild sagginess in abdominal area.

• Get lab tests done.
• Follow healthy diet regimen.

• Usually, tummy tuck surgery is performed under general anesthesia but for endoscopic tummy tuck, local anesthesia can also be considered as an option.
• Then the surgeon will make incisions in the appropriate sites. Their length and site varies according to the type of surgery. They are made:

• Then surgeon will then make the required alterations for improving the appearance of tummy. They include:

• Finally incisions are closed with stitches.

• Tummy tuck surgery usually takes between two and six hours to complete.
• Depending on the extent of surgery, you are asked to stay in the hospital for 1 day in case of tummy tuck and 1-2 days in case you have had abdominoplasty.
• Since each person and each tummy tuck procedure are unique, it is important that patients closely follow the surgeon’s specific instructions for recovery.

• You have to be realistic in your expectations.
• To maintain the outcomes of tummy tuck surgery you will be required to follow proper healthy diet and exercise regimen to maintain the results.

• Initially your may experience that your abdomen gets swelled up for the first few days, but medications control the pain. Apply cool compresses to reduce swelling and discomfort.
• Try to avoid rubbing the incisions and keep them clean and dry.
• Placing a couple of pillows behind your knees in order to keep them bent will reduce the tension in your abdominal muscles.
• You may feel discomfort while standing up straight away, although you should start walking about as soon as possible as this will steer the healing process.
• The stitches are removed in 10-14 days.
• You will be advised to wear a comfortable support garment for six weeks
• You are going to have follow-up visits in the months after surgery to check on your progress.

• The recovery depends on each individual patient.
• Some return to work after only two weeks while others take three or four weeks.
• You can usually expect to be back to full activity after six weeks.
• Heavy lifting or strenuous activity is not advised in the first 6 weeks after the surgery.
• Moderate exercise such as walking or swimming is recommended until this time.

The exact cost can only be quoted after examination of the patient during the initial consultation. If you could send us the pictures of the sites you wish to get the treatment on, we will be glad to give you the approximate quote. You can e-mail pictures by going on the Contact Us page on the site and here you will enter other information and attach pictures.