All you need to know about abdominoplasty : the procedure, the postoperative phases and the results
The abdominoplasty that is also called tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery for people who suffer from a pendulous abdomen, a sagging skin and a relaxation of the muscles of the abdominal area, this may be due to pregnancy, weight loss or because of their age.
Before an abdominoplasty
Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon must examine the patient’s abdomen in order to detect the degree of elasticity, the presence of stretch marks, of fat deposits, the asymmetry and to identify the type of skin.
Morevoer, he examines the patient’s medical report to make sure he can be operated and explains to him all the procedure.
Abdominoplasty : the surgical technique
This procedure is realized under general anesthesia.
The intervention is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon starts by making an incision that passes through the abdomen. The second incision is made above the navel.
Then, he detaches the skin and the subcutaneous part of the abdominal area at the level of the fascia of the muscles. At this stage, the surgeon can intervene on the muscle bands that can be relaxed, causing an abdominal hernia by repositioning them to strengthen the abdominal area by flattening the abdomen.
The skin will then be stretched and sutured. The navel will be repositioned according to the body's natural proportions.
The scars will be hidden by the natural folds of the skin.
Abdominoplasty : the postoperative phases
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After the procedure, the patient must wear a compression garment day and night for a period of one month.
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A rest of 2 weeks to one month is highly recommended.
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The patient can not practice sport during 2 months after the intervention.
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Scars begin to fade three months after the operation.
The results of the abdominoplasty
The final result can be appreciated after 12 months, but before that, you will notice that the appearance of your abdomen has been improved.
