Low Cost Tummy Tuck – Before-After Photos

Tummy Tuck in colombia - Your New Look

"Most patients who undergo a tummy tuck surgery are ecstatic with their firmer abdomen, more toned midsections and improved postures. Many enjoy a new sense of self-confidence, as well as a wider selection of wardrobe options and activities."

Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos

Here you can view actual patient before and after photographs from surgeons who are SCCP members and certified by Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery. These before and after photographs represent typical results; however, not everyone who undergoes plastic surgery will achieve the same before and after results view gallery

Tummy Tuck Cost

Cost for a tummy tuck varies from region to region. A surgeon's cost for tummy tuck may fluctuate based on his or her experience, as well as geographic office location. In the Eastern US, the average cost is $5,800 for the surgeon's fee plus all the additional fees, while in the western cost the average surgeons fee is $5,400.

Additional Fees:

• Outpatient surgical facility fees
• Anesthesia fees for surgery
• Prescriptions for medication
• Post-surgery garments
• Medical tests

An all inclusive average price in the US could range between $8,600- $9,600.

Ideal Candidate

Tummy tuck surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

A tummy tuck is a good option for you if:

• You do not smoke
• You have realistic expectations
• You are not overweight (i.e. your BMI is <30)
• You are physically healthy and maintain a stable weight
• You are concerned by the feeling that your abdomen has a bad shape

Tummy Tuck Incision

A full tummy tuck requires an incision from hipbone to hipbone in the shape of a smile. The shape and length of the incision will be determined by the degree of correction necessary. The incision could be as little as 5 inches (mini tummy tuck) to all the way around (circumferential tummy tuck also known as 360).

Surgery and Anesthesia

Through the incision, weakened abdominal muscles are repaired and sutured together and excess fat, tissue and skin are removed through liposuction. A second incision around the navel may be necessary to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen.

Repair of Abdominal Muscles

In some individuals especially those post pregnancies, the rectus abdominus muscle may sit far apart (diastasis or divarication of rectus). This is brought together with permanent sutures during a Tummy tuck. Sometimes, laxity of the lateral abdominal muscles is also present, which can be tightened using permanent sutures for muscle plication. Rarely there is a horizontal excess that contributes to a bulge, this also is strengthened and repaired.

Postoperative Recovery

Following your surgery, dressings are applied to your incisions, and a garment is placed to minimize swelling and to support your abdomen as it heals. Two draining tubes will be placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.

You will be put placed in a bent position with pillows under your legs to prevent excessive stretching force on your wound. In your accommodation your post care assistant will also teach you how to get out the bed to minimize straining of the abdominal muscles and skin. Your posture will often be hunched over for at least a week, once drainage has stopped (usually 3-5 days), the tubes will be removed.

You may be discharged on the same day or next day, depending on the number and extensiveness of treatment areas. . Adequate postoperative rest to allow healing and minimize complications is essential for the first 5-7 days. It is recommended that you exercise caution with lifting and heavy activities for the first 20 days.

Your first postoperative appointment is usually around 3-5 days.

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Specific Risks of Tummy Tuck

The decision to have a Tummy Tuck is extremely personal and you'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. The doctor and the anesthesiologist will explain in detail the risks associated with tummy tuck surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

Possible risks of Tummy Tuck include:

• Infection
• Skin loss
• Blood clots
• Asymmetry
• Nerve damage
• Anesthesia risks
• Fluid accumulation
• Poor wound healing
• Unfavorable scarring
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Pain, which may persist
• Major wound separation
• Suboptimal aesthetic result
• Recurrent looseness of skin
• Possibility of revision surgery
• Persistent swelling in the legs
• Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling
• Necrosis or loss of the umbilicus (belly button)
• Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Numbness or other changes in skin sensation around the scar and on the abdomen

"Most of the risks are very uncommon; some people may be at higher risk than others. Your doctor will discuss this with you during your consultation if any of these risks are specifically pertinent to you".

Although tummy tuck surgery can be an effective procedure where the benefits significantly outweigh the risks, like everything in the practice of medicine and surgery, it is not an exact science. The degree of surgical success can be altered by how each individual's body responds to surgery and healing. Although good results are expected, there is no guarantee. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure; revision surgery may be required.

Be sure to ask questions:It's very important to ask questions about your procedure. It's natural to feel some anxiety, whether it's excitement for your anticipated new look or a bit of preoperative stress. Don't be shy about discussing these feelings and any specific concerns with your doctor or any of our staff members.