When you’ve lost a lot of weight, you may be left with excess skin around your midsection. A tummy tuck can help achieve a flat, tight tummy to complement your new figure. If you are only dealing with fat pockets and not much loose skin, then a non-surgical tummy tuck may be a better option.
At Perfect Doctors Clinic in Dubai, our board-certified plastic surgeons have helped many men and women regain their figure—and confidence—with surgical and non-surgical tummy tucks. If you’ve not yet had a tummy tuck, click below to discuss your goals with a plastic surgeon.
Tummy Tuck In Dubai
Tummy Tuck in Dubai can improve abdominal contours by removing excess skin and tightening weak abdominal muscles. To achieve the best results, adhere to your surgeon’s instructions before and after surgery. Maintain a stable, healthy weight and avoid smoking and nicotine, as both can interfere with healing. Wear your compression garment as directed to help reduce swelling and provide support. Take adequate rest and gradually resume normal activities as directed by your surgeon. Consuming nutritious foods and remaining hydrated can also aid in recovery. Finally, make every scheduled follow-up appointment so that your healing can be monitored. With proper preparation, aftercare, and realistic expectations, you can ensure a smoother recovery and long-term tummy tuck results.
Here are some things you can do to ensure the best results after your tummy tuck:
1. Choose The Best Tummy Tuck For You
Learn as much as you can about tummy tucks and mini tucks to ensure you choose the procedure that is best for you. A tummy tuck is not a one size fits all solution. A mini tuck only addresses below the belly button, has a smaller incision, and has a shorter recovery. The full or extended tummy tuck deals with the entire abdomen and requires moving the belly button before closing the incision. Continue reading to learn about the different types of tummy tucks and decide which is best for you.
Since a surgeon’s time is limited, most serious practices will charge a surgeon consultation fee. However, if you choose that practice, this fee is usually added to your procedure cost or refunded if you are not an eligible patient. You might not want to spend this fee more than once as you look for the plastic surgeon who makes you feel the most comfortable, but it shouldn’t stop you from doing thorough research. It will be worth it in the end.
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2. Ask These Important Questions During Your Consultation
- Anesthesia: Ask what type of anesthesia will be used for your surgery, as this will impact your recovery time. The “old school” way is general anesthesia, but most plastic surgery can be done without it these days. At Perfect Doctors Clinic we use IV sedation for our tummy tucks.
- Incision location: Ask the surgeon where your incision will be (preferably under the bikini line) and what you can do to minimize scarring.
- Before and After Photos: Ask to see before and after pictures of previous patients – not just generic ones, but pictures of his or her recent patients. Show the surgeon what you want yourself to look like.
- Recovery: Discuss your recovery after surgery, what to expect during and after the procedure. Following your doctor’s instructions will give you the best tummy tuck results.
- Alternatives: Ask if there are less invasive alternatives given your situation. We have made great progress with non-surgical skin tightening technology like Renuvion and the results are similar to a tummy tuck for those patients who qualify without having to go through surgery.
3. Set Up Aftercare Assistance With Friends And Family
If you have little ones, arranging for help in advance will go a long way toward making your recovery much smoother. Ask a friend or family member to watch a small child for a few nights. Or invite them to stay at your house overnight to cook for the kids and bring them to daycare or school.
Having a close friend, significant other, or your spouse stay at home with you for the first two days after the surgery will help you to keep daily chores to a minimum while you recover. Taking care of small children often involves a lot of lifting, which you’ll need to avoid for some time after your procedure, depending on the doctor’s orders.
4. Follow Your Your Doctor’s Post-Surgery Activity Recommendations
Follow your surgeon’s instructions for post-operative care, including when to return to work, how soon to start exercising, and how long to stay out of the sun on your incisions. These details are important for your healing and will help you to achieve the best cosmetic results.
Recovery after a mini tuck is faster than after a full tuck. Either way, get your doctor to clear you before you go back to your normal schedule. Don’t get impatient and go ahead of the time restraints that are suggested. You must follow all aftercare instructions including no lifting children, no climbing stairs, no carrying groceries, etc.
A tummy tuck usually needs a little more post-op care and healing time than other cosmetic surgery, since it involves fixing muscles.
5. Wear Your Compression Garment For Best Tummy Tuck Results
Your surgeon will give you a compression belt that is very elastic, and you wear it around your midsection like a girdle. It will cover from under your breasts to your pelvic area and will apply even, steady pressure to the whole treated area. It is important that you wear your compression belt to help with better contouring, speed healing, improve circulation, and minimize pain and discomfort.
The concept may sound cumbersome at first, but most patients say they find this garment comforting to wear. And once again, your results from your tummy tuck will be directly impacted by how diligently you wear your garment.
6. Belly Button Perfecting: Marble Placement
Belly button reconstruction is included in tummy tuck surgery. You may see the marble trick on a tummy tuck forum and think it’s weird! However, some surgeons have obtained excellent results. Your new postoperative belly button may change shape in the healing process and become square, oblong, triangular or vertical, instead of round. But once the incision has healed and your doctor gives the OK, you could tape a small marble to your navel to encourage your belly button to heal in a circular position.
Patients leave the marble in for a couple of minutes a few times a day to test their comfort. The patient then puts the marble back in place for twenty minutes at a time twice a day. After each session it is important to clean the navel. This advice should be followed only with your doctor’s direction and after the incision is healed.
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Bonus Tips For Best Tummy Tuck Results
Cosmetic surgery can be a wonderful motivator to finally get started on that diet and exercise routine that has been elusive previously. It’s easier to maintain your ideal figure than to try for one. Following your surgery, it is important for your body to get enough protein and fluids to support a speedy recovery and to maintain its normal function. Protein shakes are a great way to balance your diet in the days following your surgery.
In the future, we suggest you stick to a healthy and balanced meal plan. Diet programs often fail because they are difficult to stick with. Don’t starve yourself! Create healthy eating habits based around fruits, vegetables, protein and little sugar.
And lastly, once you are cleared to return to exercise, develop a consistent exercise routine and stick to it as much as possible. The more something becomes a habit, the more likely we are to keep doing it.
We hope our tips help you maintain the results of your tummy tuck if you decide to go through with the surgery. But with the right mental preparation and planning, a tummy tuck can be a life-changing experience for you. If you have any inquiries, please contact us or book a consultation by clicking the button!
Achieve the body you’ve always wanted with Perfect Doctors Clinic. Schedule a consultation with our Dubai location today and see how Perfect Doctors Clinic can help you get amazing tummy tuck results.
Best Plastic Surgeon In Dubai For Tummy Tuck
Best Plastic Surgeon in Dubai for tummy tuck is available at the Perfect Doctors Clinic, where Dr. Perfect Celebrity offers personalized care and guidance. To get the best results from your tummy tuck, carefully follow your surgeon’s pre- and post-operative instructions. Maintain a healthy, stable weight prior to and following surgery, as significant weight changes can have an impact on your results. Second, avoid smoking and nicotine products because they can interfere with healing. Third, get enough rest while gradually increasing your activity as recommended. Fourth, wearing your compression garment as prescribed by your surgeon will help promote healing and reduce swelling. Fifth, eat a balanced diet and stay hydrated to aid in recovery. Finally, attend all follow-up appointments so that your progress can be tracked. With proper preparation, healthy habits, and professional guidance, you can ensure a smoother recovery and long-term tummy tuck results.