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Cosmetic Surgery of Abdomen and Abdominal Wall - Abdominoplasty
Plastic surgery of abdomen and abdominal wall, so-called abdominoplasty restores firm tummy in cases, when it seemed to be impossible. In case of loose abdominal wall cannot help hundred hours at fitness centres and hectolitres of sweat. This cosmetic indisposition can be treated by plastic surgery of abdominal wall.
When can I undergo abdominoplasty?
Indication for cosmetic change of abdominal wall is excess of skin and fat tissue below the navel or weakening of the abdominal wall caused by separation of abdominal muscles. This problem often appears after delivery or after losing weight. Then the loose skin folds increase even more after further weight reduction. It is impossible to get rid of it even with intense exercise. All these defects can be solved by abdominoplasty.
How is tummy tuck performed?
Abdominoplasty consists in hardening of separated abdominal muscles by their suturing and in removal of skin and subcutaneous excess from treated parts of abdomen. The incision is lead above the hair, so that the final scar is hidden with underwear.
The skin is loosened from the muscles and it is tightened downwards. The excessive tissue is cut and the navel is placed into a new position. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia.
What happens after abdominoplasty?
- 2-3 days of hospitalization are necessary
- The suture are removed within 12 to 14 days
- It is recommended to wear abdominal band for 4-8 weeks, first 4 weeks continuously with the exception of showering.
- A calm regime is needed after the surgery. Full physical strain is possible after 6 weeks, it is possible to return to a job in office earlier.
- For approximately 6 weeks it is recommended to wear a special compression underwear in a form of corset
- MINIABDOMINOPLASTY is a similar type of surgery, only in area around the navel downwards.
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