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                       Body Contouring

Abdominoplasty /Tummy Tuck

Lipo-abdominoplasty (Liposuction plus Tummy tuck)

Brachiaplasty

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Frequenly Asked Questions

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Q1. Details about surgery?
A1. Loose/ excess skin in your abdomen/ arm is excised. Scar line will extend from one hip bone to another , lying under your lingerie line in abdominoplasty , similar to your caesarean section site just a bit longer. In Brachioplasty, scar line extends from medial epicondyle to posterior axillary fold, not visible from front.

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Q2. Can i get pregnant after having tummy tuck?
A2. Yes , you can undergo the procedure and enjoy the slim figure while u r planning to get pregnant again. Skin stretches at the time of pregnancy and it will continue to do so even after undergoing tummy tuck. Any revisions that u desire for getting back into shape again can be perfomed again.

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Q3. How many Stitches? Do they have to be removed ?
A3. Your skin is sutured back in 3 layers by innumerable stitches. The final layer of stitches will be visible and will be removed at the end of 15th day.

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Q4. Post-op recovery?
A4. You will be admitted for 2 days after surgery. U will have to visit back on the 5th day for change of dressing and 10th day for stitch removal. You can start your household chores or work from home by 3/4th day. U can start your cardio by 4th week after surgery. Heavy workout in the gym by 8 weeks.

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Q5. Side effects?
A5. Infection – antibiotic coverage given , bruising – settles down in 10-14days, haematoma and seroma – drained or aspirated , areas of numbness- recover by 4 to 8 weeks .