Male Tummy Tuck

Male Tummy tuck surgery

Male tummy tuck surgery is unique as it involves modifications of traditional tummy tucks initially developed to help moms following pregnancy. Females seek tummy tucks following pregnancy and subsequent childbirth to reverse the untoward consequences of stretched-out and loosened muscles and redundant skin. In contrast, men do not experience stretched and thinned-out abdominal muscles, termed diastasis. This is because men do not routinely experience an accelerated and severe increase in intra-abdominal volumes, as observed during pregnancy. In addition, men possess larger muscle bulk that protects them from thinning the abdominal muscles.

A small minority with extreme weight gain may need muscle tightening, but this is not the usual case. In these infrequent cases, muscle tightening is performed differently than in females. For example, muscle tightening in females is differentially accomplished with the muscles above the belly button tightening more aggressively than below the belly button. This creates a more feminine curved contour line that maintains an upper belly concavity and slight lower belly convexity.

In contrast, men possess a more linear appearance achieved by tightening the upper belly the same amount as the lower belly. Another consideration is the distribution of fatty deposits. Whereas men maintain most of their excess fat and loose skin below the belly button, women are more likely to maintain a uniform distribution of their fat above and below their belly buttons.

Incision line placement is critical in men as they typically do not want others to know they have had cosmetic work done. As such, the incision lines must be limited in length and low on the abdomen, always positioned along the pubic region. This is so that the incisions can be hidden in their underwear, swimming trunks, and shorts, as men often like to be shirtless. In addition, the incision lines should be made as straight lines instead of smiley lines seen in females. The low incision line also helps with pubic fullness, which is often a concern of men more than women. Finally, limiting incision lengths prohibits wrapping incision lines around the flanks. When there is fullness in the love handles, it might be prudent to consider Renuvion J plasma skin tightening rather than an extended tummy tuck.

Finally, men desire a quick recovery and muscle highlights. Since most men do not require muscle repair or plication, they substitute the traditional tummy tuck with the modified male tummy tuck developed at SurgiSculpt, called the modified abdominal skin resection. In the modified abdominal resection, simultaneous high definition liposuction is combined with maximum removal of excess skin to provide a dramatic unveiling of abdominal muscles. This is because the removal of fat deposits is a higher priority than the tightening of muscles. This surgical procedure takes advantage of limiting undermining to eliminate excess skin while employing VASER liposuction to eliminate excess fat. Another advantage to the modified abdominal skin resection is reduced discomfort since muscle manipulation is avoided. Finally, less aggressive skin resection culminates in less incision line tension, resulting in less painful recovery and a well-healed surgical incision line.

In summary, male tummy tuck surgery is unique to the traditional tummy tuck surgery designed for females. It has alternative goals and modified procedures to achieve these milestones.

Male tummy tuck procedure

Male tummy tuck surgery requires the creation of a masculinized male abdomen that is depicted by eliminating both excess fat and skin redundancy and creating a square contour with abdominal muscle highlights. Unveiling abdominal muscle highlights has been termed abdominal etching and is now possible simultaneously when performing your tummy tuck. You will receive a customized abdominoplasty surgery design at your initial consultation to address your concerns. Successful cosmetic surgery of the abdomen requires communicating your goals and having your surgeon convey a surgical plan that will deliver results. It would help if you were prepared to get near your goal weight before surgery and to avoid fluctuations in weight after surgery. Any weight loss plans should be completed before surgery, as a male tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure.

Male tummy tuck length

Male tummy tuck surgery can be performed in as little as 2 hours. If you have excess skin and fatty deposits that extend to your back, your tummy tuck procedure will have to be expanded to include liposuction and Renuvion J plasma of the lower back and flanks. Loose skin can be tightened using the proprietary advantages of thermal energy applied to the collagen molecules located in the undersurface of the skin and throughout the soft tissues. Additionally, patients may wish to undergo simultaneous improvement of their chest appearance. These considerations will lengthen total operative times to as long as 5 hours.

Male tummy tuck anesthesia

Plastic surgery of the male tummy can be performed under local or general anesthesia. This cosmetic procedure removes excess fat and unwanted skin without disrupting muscle integrity.

Male tummy tuck place of treatment

Male abdominal surgery in a surgical suite is best.

Male tummy tuck side effects

Residual contour irregularities may arise if male clients engage in heavy lifting resulting in a tear of their abdominal muscles, called a hernia. Another side effect that may compromise your contour is weight fluctuation resulting in an increase in the gut or visceral fat. This will result in protrusion of your abdomen, much like the infamous beer belly.

Male tummy tuck recovery

Male tummy tuck surgery patients will require two weeks of recovery before returning to non-physical work. Once off of their oral pain pills, they can resume driving. Ideal candidates for surgery who are near their ideal body weight will find the recovery period tolerable and prompt return to strenuous activities within several weeks after surgery. Remember that the additional incision placed by your tummy tuck surgeon will require you not to participate in physical activities for one month.

Male tummy tuck duration of outcomes

Male tummy tuck surgery will traditionally provide permanent results if patients do not undergo major weight gain. Realistic expectations should include the resolution of stretched skin and the unveiling a masculine appearance. Remember that body contouring for men is not considered weight loss surgery. Still, the improvements in body contours will be dramatic and include a masculine physique, firmer abdomen, a straight waist, void of love handles, and elimination of excess fat cells and extra skin. A healthy diet and routine physical activity will help you maintain a healthy weight. Preserving your aesthetic goals will be realized by maintaining your ideal weight.