Abdomen before and after abdominoplasty surgery
Abdominoplasty is a surgical method of correcting the shape of the abdomen. During plastic surgery, "extra" skin is removed, diastasis is eliminated, and weakened muscles are restored. Abdominoplasty after childbirth is performed in the presence of striae (stretch marks) and laxity of the abdominal wall. Simultaneously with the lifting, liposuction can be performed - removal of excess fatty tissue.
Price for abdominoplasty in the clinic
There are different types of tummy tucks. The classic operation is performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made from thigh to thigh (along the bikini line) and around the navel. First, the skin-fat area is peeled off, the muscles and fascia are isolated, which need to be tightened. Stretched muscles are strengthened and connected. SMAS plastic surgery is performed. If necessary, excess fatty tissue is removed. Next, the navel is formed, "extra" skin is cut off and subcutaneous drainage is installed. The incision is sutured and a postoperative bandage is applied.
Is it possible to do abdominoplasty with diastasis? Yes, you can. Abdominoplasty allows you to eliminate diastasis and remove "excess" fat deposits.
A mini-abdominoplasty is recommended for patients with a small amount of "extra" skin. During the operation, only one horizontal incision is made above the pubis. The navel is not peeled off, so there is no scar in the upper part of the abdomen.
Endoscopic abdominoplasty is indicated for minor diastasis. The operation can be combined with liposuction. In this case, surgical intervention is less traumatic, so the recovery period is much faster.
The price of abdominoplasty in the clinic depends on the type of operation. Read more about different methods of abdominal plastic surgery on our website Dobrobut.com.
Suture after abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is a voluminous surgical intervention. Therefore, rehabilitation after abdominoplasty is an important stage of postoperative recovery. Taking into account the indications, patients are prescribed painkillers and antibiotics. Swelling after abdominoplasty, hematoma, postoperative disruption of the innervation of the peritoneum, slight asymmetry are natural consequences that pass over time. During the recovery period, you should strictly follow the doctor's recommendations. The movement regime during the rehabilitation period is minimal with the complete exclusion of physical exertion.
Compression underwear after abdominoplasty provides support for muscles and tissues and helps reduce swelling. During the first two weeks after the operation, the bandage is worn around the clock, and for the next three months it is removed only during sleep. The seam after abdominoplasty is bright pink, tight for the first six weeks. After "ripening", which lasts about a year, the scar becomes thin and light.
The abdomen before and after surgery is strikingly different. 3-4 months after abdominoplasty, only a scar reminds of the surgical intervention.
Possible complications of abdominoplasty:
- bleeding;
- prolonged wound healing;
- numbness of the skin;
- abdominal asymmetry;
- swelling of legs;
- hematoma (occurs in 3-4% of cases);
- keloid scar;
- seroma (accumulation of serous fluid).
Contraindications to abdominoplasty
The operation does not make sense if the patient is planning a pregnancy. During abdominoplasty, the abdominal muscles are "tightened", and during pregnancy they will stretch again.
General contraindications:
- malignant neoplasms;
- heart and/or lung failure;
- diabetes;
- severe obesity;
- age up to 18 years.
The operation is not performed in case of acute infectious diseases and during menstruation. Abdominoplasty after caesarean section is possible only after 6-12 months.
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