Abdominoplasty In Iran: All You Need To Know
Tummy tuck surgery is one of the common cosmetic procedures performed in Iran. Iran enjoys the highly skilled, well experienced and board certified abdominoplasty doctors who have graduated abroad mostly in US and Europe and now serve in modern hospitals and clinics in Iran.
If you are done with your enough research on abdominoplasty and made your decision on having tummy tuck but high cost of surgery is daunting, you might want to look into what Iran offers for abdominoplasty. You can benefit Iran’s highly qualified doctors and well-equipped hospitals and clinics with incredible affordability and in the meantime appreciate the time spending in a country with ancient history, great culture and hospitable people.
What is Abdominoplasty?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and restores weakened muscles to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.
Cost of Abdominoplasty in Iran
Average tummy tuck cost in Iran can start at $2,500 to $4,500. This price range includes our services of Iran treatment visa, hotel accommodation, transfer, surgery and post operative care in Iran
Types of Tummy Tuck Procedures
Standard abdominoplasty
This is the most common abdominoplasty. Skin and fat are removed from below the belly button and the remaining skin is pulled tight together. Stretch marks below the belly button will be removed, however, stretch marks above the belly button will remain. There will be two scars after the abdominoplasty. One will run from one hip to the other, across the lower abdomen and there will be another scar around the belly button.
Mini Abdominoplasty
A small melon slice of skin and fat is removed from the lower abdomen, leaving behind a scar along the bikini line. There will be no scar around the belly button, but the belly button might be shifted into a lower position after the procedure. This tummy tuck is only suitable for those who have a very small amount of excess skin.
Fleur de Lys Abdominoplasty
This abdominoplasty is very similar to the standard abdominoplasty but there will be an extra scar after the surgery, which will be vertical and run along the front of the tummy. This is because excess skin is removed, not only from the lower part of the abdomen but across the abdomen too, so skin is removed both horizontally and vertically. This is more common in people who have lost a lot of weight.
Extended Abdominoplasty
Similar again to a standard abdominoplasty, this procedure is commonly used after a massive weight loss, with the scar extending further around the back of the patient.
Full Body Lift or Circumferential Abdominoplasty
This is similar to a standard abdominoplasty, however, the scar extends from the front of the tummy all around the back to the top of the buttocks. This is done after a major weight loss. Liposuction can also be combined with this abdominoplasty for some patients.
How a Tummy Tuck Is Done?
This surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours. You may need to stay overnight in the hospital, depending on your case.
You will get general anesthesia, which will put you to sleep during the operation.
Who Can Get a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is suitable for men and women who are in good health.
Women who have had several pregnancies may find the procedure useful for tightening their abdominal muscles and reducing skin.
A tummy tuck is also an option for men or women who were once obese and still have excess fat deposits or loose skin around the belly.
What to Do Before Abdominoplasty?
Smoking can increase the risk of complications and delay healing. If you smoke, you will have to stop for a certain period as determined by your doctor. It is not enough to just cut down on smoking. You must completely stop using all forms of nicotine — gum, patches, and e-cigarettes — for at least one month before surgery and for two weeks after. The longer, the better.
Make sure you eat well-balanced, complete meals. Do not try to diet excessively before the surgery. Proper nutrition is important to proper healing.
As part of your pre-operative consultation, your surgeon may instruct you to stop taking some of your medications that thin your blood and dietary supplements for a certain period before and after the surgery. This includes aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). You must let your surgeon know if you’re taking any blood thinners.
Make sure you set up the safest, most comfortable recovery area to meet your needs before you undergo the surgery. Your home recovery area should include:
A supply of loose, comfortable clothing that can be put on and taken off very easily.
A telephone within easy reach.
A hand-held showerhead and bathroom chair.
Recovery and Outlook
Taking Care of Yourself After Surgery
Whether you are having a partial or complete tummy tuck, the area that’s operated on will be stitched and bandaged. It is very important to follow all your surgeon’s instructions on how to care for the bandage in the days following surgery. The bandage used will be a firm, elastic band that promotes proper healing. Your surgeon will also instruct you on how to best position yourself while sitting or lying down to help ease the pain.
You will have to severely limit strenuous activity for at least six weeks. You may need to take up to one month off work after the surgery to ensure proper recovery. Your doctor will advise you on what you need to do or not do.
Returning to Daily Life
Generally, most people love how they look after this procedure. That can take time, though. You may not feel like your normal self for months after the surgery.
Diet and exercise can help you maintain the results.
Frequently Asked Questions on Abdominoplasty
What are the complications and risks of a tummy tuck?
As expected, you will have pain and swelling after surgery. Your doctor will prescribe pain medications as needed.
Soreness may last for several weeks. You may also have numbness, bruising and overall tiredness for that same time period.
Is the surgery right for me?
Tummy Tuck depends entirely on the person’s choice. In general, abdominoplasty can be helpful for the following people:
People who have a stable weight.
People who are not smokers.
People who are dissatisfied with the bad shape of their abdomen
People who have a logical idea of the results of the operation.
When is the right time for a tummy tuck?
If you’re a woman who is still planning to have children, you may want to postpone a tummy tuck until you’re through bearing children. During surgery, your vertical muscles are tightened. Future pregnancies can separate these muscles once again.
If you’re still planning to lose a significant amount of weight, don’t have a tummy tuck right away. Wait until your weight has stabilized.