Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty
Want to eliminate excess skin, unwanted fat and stretch marks from your abdomen ?
The Bangkok Hospital Phuket's Aesthetic Center has the answer!
At the Bangkok Hospital Phuket's Aesthetic Center we specialize in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures of the body, face and breast such as tummy tucks, Vaser liposuction, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction, face lift, rhinoplasty, eyelid, brow lift and other surgical and non-surgical solutions.
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty performed by our plastic surgeon, can dramatically improve the appearance and strength of your abdominal region, revitalize your physique and give you the flat belly you’ve always wanted.
Tummy Tuck Information
What is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) ?
Abdominoplasty will enhance your body contour by making your abdomen firmer and flatter. Your skin tone and the degree of loose skin in the abdominal region will be assessed. Your surgeon also will evaluate the amount of excess fat in your abdomen and the condition of your abdominal muscles.
A horizontal incision is placed just within or above the pubic area. The length of the incision, which extends laterally toward the pelvic bones, depends largely on the amount of skin to be removed. The contour of this incision will vary somewhat according to the structure of your abdomen and the style of bathing suit or undergarments that you prefer. Your plastic surgeon will try to keep the incision within your bathing suit lines, but this may not always be possible.
The procedure may include tightening of the underlying abdominal muscles using sutures. Skin of the lower abdomen that contains stretch marks may be removed as well. Any remaining stretch marks may be somewhat flattened and improved, but you should not expect a dramatic change in their appearance.
A horizontal incision is placed just within or above the pubic area. If there is loose skin above the navel, the surgeon may make a second incision around the navel. Skin in the shaded area is separated from the abdominal wall.
The surgeon may make a second incision around the navel to pull the skin downward then remove the excess skin. The position of the navel remains unchanged. A small opening is made to bring the navel through.
To tighten the abdominal wall, the surgeon brings loose underlying tissue and muscle together with sutures.
The Package Includes
- Operating Room Charges :
- Operation Room
- Recovery Room
- Scrub & Circulating Nurse
- Accommodation for 5 nights in the surgical ward including :
- Room and Nursing Service Charges
- Service Charges
- Regular menu food charges
- Laboratory Testing : necessary for the procedure or if required by surgeon as
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- EKG (Electro Cardiogram ) if over 30 yrs.
- Radiology Studies : Chest X-ray , if required
- Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies necessary for the procedure
- Anesthesia :
- Pre-Anesthetics Drugs
- General Anesthesia
- Medications : Routine medication used for procedure and during admission only
- Doctor's Fees:
- Surgeon Fees
- Anesthesiologist Fees
- Take home medications and supplies
- Follow up at the Aesthetic Department 1 - 2 times
Please Note : Package is applicable for elective, uncomplicated case only.
The Package Excludes
- Charges for inpatient stays in excess of 5 nights. Additional charges for these days including room and other charges will be added to the package price at a normal hospital rates.
- Charges for other procedure(s) or other plastic surgery procedure(s).
- Charges for intensive care (if necessary).
- Charges for abdominal support garment or please bring them with you.
- Outpatient fees and expenses incurred before admission:
- Exercise Stress Test
- Echo-cardiogram
- Any other charges for additional doctor consultations, laboratory profiles and medications not related to the procedure, and charges related to underlying condition :
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- Thyroid
- Drug Allergy
- Heart Disease
- etc.
- Items of a personal nature such as :
- In-room soft drinks
- Telephone charges and guest meals will be charged at the normal rates in effect; support garment.
Hospital Admission
The patient will stay 5 nights hospital stay in single room.
Pre Operative Care
You should come to the consultation prepared to discuss your medical history. This will include information about any medical conditions you may have such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. Your surgeon will want to know about previous surgeries, medical treatments and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information.
Below are important points that you need to consider before undergoing any surgery:
- Do not eat nor drink anything at least 6 – 8 hours before surgery.
- Stop smoking well in advance of surgery.
- Stop taking Aspirin, herbal or diet supplements and certain anti-inflammatory drugs at least 2 weeks as taking these substances can cause increased bleeding.
- Use antibacterial soap and allow the soap lather to cover the skin of the surgical area for 10 minutes on the night before your surgery and in the morning of your surgery.
Post Operative Care
The day after surgery, you will be encouraged to get out of bed for short walks to promote blood circulation. Although you may not be able to stand up completely straight, it is best if you do not sit for long periods of time during the first several days. There will be surgical drain which helps to remove blood / fluids that may accumulate in the post-operative site. It will be removed within a week following surgery.
- Dressings and bandages will be changed or removed within a week.
- You will be instructed to wear a support garment for several weeks.
- Generally, stitches will be removed in stages over a period of approximately one or two weeks.
Straining, bending and lifting must be avoided, since these activities might cause increased swelling or even bleeding. You may be instructed to sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees.
Swelling and bruising will disappear over a period of weeks. However, it may be months before all swelling subsides and you see the final result of your abdominoplasty.
You may also notice some numbness over portions of the abdominal area, and this may persist for several months. Incisions will initially be red or pink in color. They will remain this way for many months following surgery and may even appear to worsen before they finally begin to fade.
You may resume most of your normal activities after a few weeks. Sexual activity should be avoided for a minimum of two weeks or more.
Tummy Tuck Results (Abdominoplasty)
Women and men who have loose abdominal skin and fat that is concentrated in the abdomen can benefit from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Sometimes these conditions are inherited. In other instances, substantial weight loss may cause abdominal skin to become flaccid. Tummy Tuck also can tighten muscles that have been separated and weakened by pregnancy. The procedure may somewhat improve the appearance of stretch marks, especially those located below the navel.
Contact Information and Hours
- Aesthetic Center Location :The second floor of first building, Bangkok Hospital Phuket
- Hours and Days of Operation : Open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Phone : +66 (0) 7625 4425 Ext. 3752, 3757
- For appointments or consultation please contact E-Business department :
Email : info@phukethospital.com
Phone : +66 (0) 7625 4425
- Mr. Jason James Garcia, Ext. 7778, 1280
- Ms. Julaluck Paphasthanan Ext. 1280
- Mr. Mark Anthony Alviar, Ext. 3735
- Ms. Nilobol Udomkirathak, Ext. 2233
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