Abdominomplasty, ordinarily known as a ‘tummy tuck’ is a major surgical process concerning the removal of excess skin and fat from the middle and lower intestinal area with the target of tightening the muscles of the intestinal wall. It can noticeably reduce the bump of the stomach.

Who needs an abdominoplasty?

Men and girls, who are otherwise in fine shape, but have a sticking out stomach due to fat deposit or loose skin which has not improved even with exercise, might be candidates for abdominoplasty. It is particularly popular among ladies, who, due to multiple pregnancies have lost the tightness of their tummies outside the point where diet control and exercise can restore it and plastic surgery after weight loss.

Risks of Abdominoplasty

when performed by a certified surgeon, trained for the job, Abdominoplasty is sort of successful. However, as with all surgical procedures, this one too, has its own hazards and complications which must be clearly understood before going in for surgery.

Blood clots and infection, though rare, can occur after the operation. This, though treatable, will extend the patient’s stay at the hospital. Sometimes, there is poor healing, resulting In such cases, a 2nd operation may be needed. Smoking can also increase complications.

Planning and preparation for surgery

First, your surgeon will make an evaluation of the extent of the fat deposits in your intestinal area. He can also assess your skin tone. He’ll endorse either partial abdominoplasty or complete abdominoplasty, depending upon the area that is covered in fat deposits. If they are limited to the area below the navel, he may recommend and partial abdominoplasty. Or he may counsel a mix of abdominoplasty (partial or complete ) together with liposuction, for a better body contour.

You will be given specific rules with regard to diet, drinking, smoking and medicines before the surgery. If you develop an infection or cold, your surgery will likely be deferred. Complete abdominoplasty often takes about 2-5 hours whilst partial abdominoplasty may take 1-2 hours.

In a complete abdominoplasty a long incision will be made from one hipbone to the other, just above the pubic area. Another incision will be made to free the navel area from the abdominal tissue. Partial abdominoplasty needs a much shorter incision, and the second incision may not be required at all.

Then the surgeon will lift your skin to reveal the vertical muscles in the abdomen. These are pulled together and stitched in the new position. The extra skin is then removed. Your navel is then stitched into the new hole that has been cut for it. Finally, the skin is stitched up totally and dressings applied.

Recovery depending on your physical condition at the time of surgery, you may either be back at work in as little as 2 weeks, or up to 4 weeks if you weren’t in such great shape physically. Exercise helps to reduce swelling and induces quicker recovery.

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