Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery aimed at removing excess skin from the abdomen and suturing the muscles stretched during pregnancy. This operation is indicated in 2 cases:
- Sagging skin in the abdomen after weight loss or childbirth.
- The presence of diastole of the rectus abdominis muscles. This operation can be combined with lumbar liposuction.
In the first two cases, it is carried out for cosmetic purposes, and in the third for medical purposes and is mandatory. The degree of body correction after surgery may vary in each individual case. Only a qualified surgeon can recommend how much excess skin and adipose tissue can be removed and how else you can correct your figure.
Abdominoplasty will result in a tighter, more beautiful abdomen and a reshaped figure. However, to maintain the results, you will need to stick to a healthy diet and exercise. Otherwise, the skin may stretch again.
Results of the operation
The procedure will correct the contours of the figure.
Excess fat folds will disappear.
The tone of the anterior abdominal wall will return.
Abdominoplasty will give you a beautiful, smooth and attractive tummy. Its relief will be perfect, and you will forget that you ever had scars or stretch marks on the front wall of your abdomen forever.
Work examples
Operation time
2 - 4 hours
Anaesthesia
General/conductive anaesthesia
Inpatient
1 - 2 days
Rehabilitation
3 - 4 weeks
Result.
Flat stomach without excess skin and fatty tissue
Why you should do it
- Significant fat deposits in the anterior abdominal wall
- Scarring deformity of the abdomen
- Weakness of the abdominal wall muscles
- The appearance of a hernia of the abdominal wall
- Large amount of sagging skin on the abdomen
- Diastasis of the rectus muscles
Contraindications.
- Viral diseases in the acute stage
- Organic lesions of the nervous system
- Intestinal disorders
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system
- Disorders of the respiratory system
- Diabetes mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Infectious diseases of the skin
Preparation
You must quit smoking 4 weeks before the operation
Start wearing a compression belt in 2 weeks
Tests prescribed by a doctor must be completed within 3 weeks
1-2 days before the operation, try to eliminate heavy foods from your diet and drink more fluids.
In the evening before, a cleansing enema is performed.
The patient comes to the clinic, signs a contract and pays the entire cost
Photographs are taken to compare the results
Operation.
It is performed under anaesthesia or epidural anaesthesia
At the beginning of the operation, the surgeon makes an incision along the bikini line above the pubic area
If it is necessary to remove a large area of skin, the operation is performed with the transfer of the navel
The surgeon then separates the skin of the abdominal wall, gaining access to the rectus muscles
During abdominoplasty, the rectus muscles are sutured, which achieves the effect of a flat stomach
Excess skin is excised, then the wound is sutured
Tube drainage is inserted into the wound
Stages of the operation
The patient stays in the hospital for 1-2 days
Sutures are removed 7-10 days after surgery
The patient can return to work in 2-4 weeks
You can return to full physical activity after 6 weeks
Ban on heavy physical activity on the abdominal muscles - up to 3 months
To form the correct abdominal contour, you wear special compression garments for 6 weeks
Popular queries
When will the result of tummy tuck surgery be visible?
After 10-15 days, you can return to your normal life. Physical activity and exercise are prohibited for 2 months. The first changes are visible immediately. The best results are achieved in patients with normal weight. The durability and effectiveness of the changes are quite high, but may vary due to fluctuations in body weight and subsequent pregnancies.
How long will the results last?
In the absence of pregnancy or significant weight gain, the results of the surgery will be permanent, although plastic surgery cannot prevent the signs of ageing. After a skin lift, the skin will sag slightly with age, but not significantly. However, if you gain a lot of weight and then lose it after the lift, the skin on your abdomen may stretch again, negatively affecting its overall appearance. Similarly, if you become pregnant, your tummy will stretch again. For this reason, it's best to postpone plastic surgery until you have as many children as you planned. If you decide to lose weight, do it before the operation. Contact your plastic surgeon to monitor the results at the appointed time and whenever you have any questions about recovery after abdominoplasty. This is necessary for your safety and to guarantee the best results.
How soon after childbirth can I have abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty can be performed only after the end of breastfeeding and in the absence of other contraindications.
When does swelling subside after abdominoplasty?
During the rehabilitation period after abdominoplasty, swelling and bruising are natural. The period during which swelling goes down and bruising disappears is strictly individual for each patient. This is due not only to the volume of the operation, but also to the resistance of the human body.