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Purpose
The
purpose of
plastic surgery on the
abdomen (technically:
Abdominoplasty, also called
Tummy Tuck) is to return to
an aesthetically natural
appearance of the stomach
region by tightening the
loose skin, and/or reducing
the subcutaneous fat layers.
A more extensive
Abdominoplasty also includes
the repositioning of the
underlying muscles.
Target
group
Men
and women with loose skin in
the abdominal area, or with
a rounded Abdomen and
surplus skin, which can't be
reduced through diet or
exercise. Tummy Tuck
Surgery is particularly
advisable after pregnancy or
significant weight loss.
Methods
and procedures
Mini
Abdominoplasty:
The
abdominal skin is lifted
through an incision along
the upper limit of the pubic
hair, and extra skin and fat
are removed.
Full
Abdominoplasty:
With
a complete or full
abdominoplasty the incision
is extended toward the area
of the hips. The underlying
muscle tissue (technically:
rectus muscles) is tightened
and the navel is
repositioned.
Endoscopically
assisted Abdominoplasty:
With
the use of the endoscope,
the experienced specialist
is able to tighten the
abdominal muscles through
just a small incision like
that used in the Mini
Abdominoplasty.
Anesthesia
General
anesthesia
Hospital
stay
2-3
days
Recovery
Application
of a post-operative dressing and/or a
special compressive garment (pants)
during the first 3-4 weeks. Removal of
the stitches after two weeks.
Final
result
The
final result of the Tummy Tuck is
basically permanent. However, the
result might be compromised in a
natural way by aging and subsequent
pregnancies.
Notes
More
about
the the different methods of
operation, about the
question of scars, also
about how to behave before
and after operation in order
to make sure the smooth
healing, inside the
reserved
area.
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