SURGEON PROFILE A tummy tuck 360 generally includes both tummy tuck (removal of excess skin and fat) along with liposuction of the flanks and back. Lipo 360 does not include the removal of excess skin from the front and only includes liposuction of the abdomen, hips, flanks, and back.
The 360º Body Lift goes one step beyond traditional tummy tuck surgery and liposuction by combining several techniques to sculpt and contour the entire midsection. The 360º Body Lift involves removing excess fat and skin around the entire waistline, back, and abdomen.
Extended Tummy Tuck
This is considered the best type of tummy tuck for patients who have lost a considerable amount of weight and are looking to refine their body contours. The surgery involves a longer incision as the scope is larger, but recovery times tend to stay the same as a traditional abdominoplasty.
What is Tummy Tuck 360 ™? Tummy Tuck 360 combines circumferential liposuction of the trunk (back, hips/flanks, abdomen) with a tummy tuck for a truly dramatic re-contouring and restoration of the entire mid-section.
Cosmetically, a standard, extended, mini or panniculectomy tummy tuck procedure handles the lower abdominal area. A reverse tummy tuck cosmetic procedure enhances and reshapes the upper abdominal area. There are different options for patients depending on what their unique needs are.
The Hybrid Tummy Tuck® is a short incision procedure that tightens the entire abdominal fascia. Hybrid differs from a traditional tummy tuck in that the incision is very short. It is approximately the same as for a C-section rather than a hip-to-hip incision.
Most women lose between 2 and 3 pants sizes after a tuck, but there are patients who lose even more. If you had a lot of loose skin before the procedure, for example, you could go down 4 more pants sizes.
There will be some discomfort after a tummy tuck, with the worst discomfort experienced within the first week. On a scale of 1 – 10, pain is often estimated at around a 6-7 for the the first few days to a week, reducing to around a 3 – 4 in the second week. This would, of course, depend on the individual.
A 360 tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 4 to 6 hours to complete. The surgeon makes an incision that runs all around the body like a belt.
A 360 tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that removes loose skin and excess fat in the abdomen as well as in other problem areas, including back fat, love handles, waist, and bra rolls.
Most women who choose this procedure are in their late 30s, early 40s, or beyond. However, when it comes to your age, as long as you are committed to maintaining results, don't plan on getting pregnant again, and are in good health, any age is the right age.
Whether you're contemplating a Mommy Makeover package or just want to undergo a tummy tuck, you'll be relieved to know that any pain from this cosmetic procedure is far less than that experienced after a C-section.
Many patients wonder if you can be too old for a tummy tuck, such as 50 or more. There's no age limit for having this procedure; it's possible to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen in older patients.
While pain tolerance can differ from individual to individual, patients often say the process of recovering from tummy tuck surgery is more painful than liposuction. While liposuction requires small incisions in the skin only, many tummy tuck techniques involve incisions that penetrate the muscle.
With the help of liposuction, you can safely have up to 11 pounds of abdominal fat removed. Combined with the two to 15 pounds you can lose from excess skin, you're looking at up to 28 pounds you can lose with abdominoplasty.
360 Body Lift Frequently Asked Questions. How Long Will My Recovery Take? The time for recovery is usually 2-3 weeks. During this period, we recommend that you avoid all exercise and strenuous activities.
On average, a tummy tuck helps patients lose five pounds following surgery. The loss in pounds merely is from removing the excess skin and fat on the abdomen. Where the real “weight loss” comes in is in the loss of inches. A tummy tuck can produce dramatic results by eliminating inches around the waistline.
The best sleeping position after tummy tuck surgery is on your back with your upper body elevated to create a slight bend or angle. Using pillows or sleeping in a recliner is ideal to achieve this position.
The first three to five days are the most difficult period of tummy tuck recovery. You will spend much of this time reclining – often even sleeping in a recliner. During this first week when the pain is most severe, Dr. Slack will prescribe a combination of narcotics and muscle relaxers.
The tummy tuck is very useful when exercise and diet have failed to tighten the abdominal muscles. However, a tummy tuck is not really designed to make you look “thinner.” Rather, the tummy tuck improves the muscle profile of the abdomen, which in turn can have the effect of making you look more fit and toned.
You may notice that your bowel movements are not regular right after your surgery. This is common. Try to avoid constipation and straining with bowel movements. You may want to take a fibre supplement every day.
A tummy tuck surgery not only has a big effect on the look of the abdomen, but it can also affect the appearance of other bodily structures. It is not uncommon for patients to report that people believed their breasts looked bigger.
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, is performed to remove lower belly fat and excess skin for a more toned, flatter stomach.
Losing 5-10kg after a tummy tuck will not drastically affect your results. In fact, it may help the skin shrink comfortably around the abdominal area and enhance your new contours. However, losing more than this may result in loose and excess skin again after the surgery.