Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that consists in the reconstruction of the abdominal wall through the removal or elimination of excess skin and abdominal fat from the middle and lower abdomen. It allows to reinforce the muscles of the abdominal wall, increasing muscle tension.
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How is the procedure performed?
This procedure is performed through an incision above the pubic hair that extends to the hips. Through this cut, the surgeon will remove the excess skin and tissue behind the abdomen and, at the same time, the abdominal muscles will be strengthened through a reconstruction of the abdominal wall in order to correct the diastasis.
What type of anesthesia is used?
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia to provide greater patient safety.
Recovery time
After undergoing a surgical procedure, the body enters a process of recovery both internally and externally; and these times are usually totally different. Although abdominoplasty is not a procedure that will limit the patient’s ability to perform daily activities, it can cause pain and burning in the affected area. This also depends on the pain threshold of each patient.
The approximate time for the pain to diminish can be 2 to 3 weeks, for the wound to close it can take 1 month, for the body to heal internally and for the final results to be evaluated it takes approximately 3 to 6 months.
Postoperative care
- Take or apply the medications ordered by the surgeon in the corresponding schedule.
- Do not take any medication that has not been recommended by the surgeon.
- It is recommended to walk fifteen minutes every hour, in order to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
- Avoid an upright posture during the first weeks, in order to prevent the wound from opening.
- Do not perform any type of physical activity, or any type of exertion or weight bearing during the first three months.
- Keep the strong compression stockings on for at least the first fifteen days. They should only be removed when bathing.
- Perform at least 10 drainage massages, which will help eliminate the liquids produced by the body during the recovery period. This will help the body recover faster and feel less pain.
- Eat a proper diet that is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals, which will help to raise and stabilize the hemoglobin.
- Attend medical check-ups when they are scheduled.
- Watch for signs of possible infection in the surgical wound such as: redness, heat, inflammation, blood or pus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is performed in thin patients who have very little excess skin in the lower abdomen. In patients with BMI (body mass index) and a lot of excess skin, the scar goes from side to side of the hip so that enough skin can be removed.
Our goal is to leave the scar in the lower part of the abdomen so that it is covered by the underwear. But it should be noted that the height of the scar varies depending on the anatomical characteristics of each patient.
Maintaining the results depends 100% on the patient, since abdominoplasty as liposuction is not a treatment for overweight and obesity, if the patient does not change their eating habits can gain weight and gain percentage of fat. To maintain the results, the patient must adopt a balanced diet and exercise daily.
Yes it is possible, since pregnancy develops in the uterus, and the skin yields to the progressive stretching and pressure of the growing uterus. But we recommend the patient to have an abdominoplasty if possible when she does not plan to have more children.
