Often people suffer from sagging skin around their belly that doesn’t budge. It could be due to pregnancy or weight loss. This can make one self-conscious. Tummy Tuck Toronto is the ideal procedure that can reshape the midsection. It is a great option for those who have sagging skin or stubborn fat that just won’t say goodbye. This contouring procedure can enable you to get a tummy that is slimmer and smoother. A tummy tuck has to be tailored as per each patient’s situation and goals. Three major techniques are often used by surgeons. They are as follows:
Standard Abdominoplasty
If there is a significant amount of excess skin above and below the belly button, this is the approach that is followed by the surgeon. In a standard Abdominoplasty, the separated abdominal muscles are repaired. The surgeon will reconstruct the navel by using this approach. All the skin that is below the navel is removed. Long horizontal incisions are made on the lower abdomen. The incision runs from one hip to another, in most situations. However, a standard abdominoplasty can’t remove stretch marks that are present above the midline. As the skin is pulled to smoothen it out, it reduces the appearance of stretch marks. After the muscles are repaired, liposuction is carried out. It works to reshape and sculpt the waist. It is natural to worry about the visibility of the scar. The scars can easily be hidden by swimsuits and underwear. There might be a small incision inside the belly button. After undergoing this type of tummy tuck, it is suggested to take two weeks off from your routine and rest.
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mini abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck is an ideal technique when there is minimal sagging skin under the navel. When there is no aesthetic concern above the line, the procedure can smoothen, flatten and improve the way the abdomen looks. During the procedure, a shorter incision is made on the lower belly. The surgeon will carry out minor muscle repair and carry out fat removal. A mini tummy tuck only allows for a small ellipse of skin to be excised. There is a change made to the navel. The recovery period is also comparatively shorter. You will need to take a week off to rest and recover.
Hybrid Approach
This approach helps to bridge the gap that exists between a standard abdominoplasty and a mini one. Those who have sagging skin above the navel and some smaller concerns below the navel are the ideal candidates for this technique. There might be muscle separation without excess skin. They might have a lean figure but with a protrusion. This protrusion is caused by diastasis recti. In such a case, the surgeon creates abdomen incisions which repair the midline muscles. In the procedure, the belly button is detached from the base. It is then pulled up by 2 to 3 centimetres above the taut. If there is any excess skin at the bottom, that is trimmed. It is a subtle repair and won’t’ remove any significant amount of fat or skin.
