Dr. Dragana’s

Tummy tuck

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Dr. Dragana Spica

Dr. Dragana Spica is Top-rated plastic surgeon in Dubai with almost two decades of experience. Dr Dragana Spica is European and UAE board-certified specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery. In the world of refined beauty and expert care, Dr. Dragana is known for combining unparalleled skill, artistic precision, and a patient-centric approach to achieve life-changing results in both surgical and minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. Dr. Dragana Spica is Medical Director of ” Aesthetics by Kings College Hospital London ” in Dubai

Dr. Dragana graduated from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, and further advanced her expertise through a Master’s degree in Surgical Anatomy and specialized postgraduate training in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. She completed her residency training at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Belgrade and gained extensive experience at the prestigious Clinical Centre of Serbia. Today, she is recognized for delivering natural-looking, personalized results through advanced surgical techniques, helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals with confidence and exceptional care.

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A tummy Tuck or abdominoplasty is a life-changing plastic surgery that sculpts and strengthens your abdominal area. The secret of this procedure is the removal of excess skin and fat from your abdomen and the firming of the muscles to create a smoother and tighter appearance of this body area.

Tummy Tuck is a sophisticated solution for fulfilling your aesthetic goals – toned and sleek midsection. With Dr. Dragana Spica as your plastic surgeon, Tummy Tuck will enhance your silhouette and make it proportional – this is one of the major benefits of this plastic surgery.

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What is tummy tuck plastic surgery?

This plastic surgery is designed to remove excess skin and flatten the abdomen. During this procedure, the muscles in your abdominal wall get firmer and improve your core strength. Also, Dr. Dragana tightens the connective tissue in your abdomen and repositions the skin to make your abdomen better-toned. Tummy Tuck is perfect for removing the excess skin around your belly button and tightening your lower abdominal wall. It is not a liposuction, but if you need to remove excess fat tissue, a Tummy Tuck can be combined with this procedure.

Another benefit of Tummy Tuck is its medical advantages. Once your abdominal muscles get firmer they improve your posture and also ease the pain in your shoulders, neck, or back. Plus, once you see the final outcomes of this surgery, which are a flat and toned abdomen you will be extra motivated to exercise regularly and enjoy these results for a long time.

Who can benefit from tummy tuck plastic surgery?

  • You may choose to have a Tummy Tuck procedure for several reasons – loose skin on your abdomen, loss of elasticity in the skin, or loss of connective tissue. You may develop these issues after pregnancy, C-section, genetic predisposition, weight
    loss, or aging.
  • Tummy Tuck can easily solve these aesthetic concerns and additionally reduce stretch marks.
  • If you had a C-section, Dr. Dragana can make the incision along the existing scar, for example.
  • Moreover, Tummy Tuck is an ideal procedure to combine with other body-sculpting procedures like liposuction, 360 body lifts, or breast surgeries. When you combine it with breast surgery you get a new procedure called Mommy makeover.

Who is a good candidate for tummy tuck plastic surgery?

Tummy Tuck plastic surgery is perfect for patients who are fit and healthy. Ladies can greatly benefit from this procedure if they have finished planning a family. They can restore the pre-pregnancy appearance of the mid section. Men can also benefit from Tummy Tuck if they have lost a lot of weight and are struggling with loose skin on their abdomen.

On the other hand, there are some cases when Tummy Tuck is not a good option. Some of these cases include suffering from diabetes or blood diseases, having a BMI higher than 30, or having severe scarring after certain abdominal surgeries.

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Before scheduling your Tummy Tuck surgery, you are consulted with Dr. Dragana, one of the most renowned plastic surgeons. Dr. Dragana explains all the aspects of this major procedure and makes sure you understand all the steps. Then she examines your midsection to determine the level of skin laxity and skin elasticity. It is important to tell Dr. Dragana everything about your medical history and if you are currently taking any medications. You also discussed your aesthetic goals with Dr. Dragana. Dr. Dragana takes into account your expectations from the surgery and creates a bespoke procedure plan. This guarantees that the surgery will address your specific concerns and bring you real and satisfying results.

Dr. Dragana will give you all the necessary recommendations on how to prepare for the Tummy Tuck procedure. With Dr. Dragana Spica by your side, your surgery will run smoothly.
Some of the recommendations include:

  • Avoiding blood-thinning medications like aspirin to prevent excessive bleeding during and after surgery.
  • Avoiding smoking a few weeks before the procedure to prevent prolonged recovery.
  • Keeping a well-balanced diet to maintain a steady weight.

When you arrive at the hospital, you are prepped for the surgery and given general anesthesia.
Dr. Dragana starts the surgery by making a low incision usually from hip to hip which allows her to effectively contour your midsection while keeping the scars as discreet as possible. Dr. Dragana removes excess skin and fat tissue and adjusts the underlying abdominal muscles. She often includes a permanent internal stitch that connects abdominal muscles and creates a more defined appearance.

She also reshapes the belly button area to provide more natural-looking results. Finally, Dr. Dragana aligns the skin, stitches it firmly, and puts bandages over the stitches.

Tummy Tuck usually lasts between 2 to 5 hours depending on the extent of your case. After the surgery, you will have to stay in a hospital for a couple of days, especially if you combine it with other plastic surgeries.

Once you are free to go home, you need to arrange for a friend or relative to drive you home and look after you for at least one day. You leave the hospital with bandages and a special pressure garment and your recovery can start.

Some of the usual side effects that appear after Tummy Tuck plastic surgery include mild pain, bruising, and swelling. You may also feel as if your abdomen is pulled and have difficulty standing straight. This should pass after some time.

In the first couple of months, your abdomen may feel numb. Also, your scar, which is located around your belly button and across your lower abdomen, is raised and red in the first 6 weeks, and then it should start to fade. You might also experience fluid retention in the scar but this side effect gradually resolves. The scar should completely fade away after a year.

More serious side effects include excessive scarring, excessive bleeding, blood vessel or muscle damage, and surgical site infection. In case of these side effects, you need to inform Dr. Dragana immediately.

We are all different and respond to recovery differently. Our bodies heal at different speeds. Therefore, you should be patient during the recovery period and follow all Dr. Dragana’s recommendations.

At the start of the recovery period, your treated area will be bandaged with a firm and elastic band. The bandage helps the skin to properly heal and Dr. Dragana will explain to you how to take care of this bandage. You will also wear a compression garment to reduce the swelling.

During your recovery period, which generally lasts between 4 to 6 weeks, you need to take time off work and rest a lot.
Also, you should wear loose-fitting clothes and avoid pressuring your treated areas. Another recommendation is sleeping on the back with your knees slightly bent – this also avoids pressuring the stitches.

During your recovery period, you will have a follow-up appointment with Dr. Dragana. She will check if your wound is healing properly.

After about 6 weeks you can see the outcomes of your Tummy Tuck plastic surgery because you won’t need to wear a compression garment anymore. That’s the moment when you can slowly carry on with your daily routine.

You will notice the first results of your Tummy Tuck surgery after a couple of weeks when you can stand up straight. Your body will appear slimmer and better contoured. Without excess fat and skin and with a firmer abdominal wall, your abdomen will look defined and more proportionate with the rest of your body.

The biggest benefit of Tummy Tuck surgery is that the results are natural-looking and long-lasting. The results will motivate you to exercise regularly and keep a balanced diet. Maintaining a steady weight will allow you to enjoy the effects of the surgery for a long time.

Tummy Tuck plastic surgery offers you both medical and aesthetic benefits.

Once your abdominal muscles are firmer your posture will improve and you won’t feel so much pain in your neck, shoulders, or back. Abdominal muscles lose their tone after pregnancy or weight loss and with Tummy Tuck these issues can be easily solved. Plus,
after the excess skin is removed from the abdomen you can exercise better and keep your body nicely contoured. Lifting loose skin and toning loose abdominal muscles can’t be done just by exercising. Therefore Tummy Tuck surgery is a perfect solution for these issues.
Tummy Tuck can remarkably change the appearance of your midsection. With a better-contoured abdomen, your entire silhouette will look improved.

It is also important to mention that improved figure will increase your confidence and improve your self-image. You will finally be able to enjoy different sports and wear more flattering clothes. With Tummy Tuck surgery your quality of life will greatly improve.

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