Abdominoplasty is the surgery by which excess skin and fat is removed from the lower abdomen, which is usually not removed with exercise and diet. Additionally, the elastic fibers of the skin may have ruptured and have given rise to the appearance of stretch marks, which are usually located in the lower half of the abdomen, over the area that will be removed during the tummy tuck. With this procedure we reposition the rectus abdominis muscles, separated by weakness, pregnancy sequelae or weight changes. We also reposition the navel to the correct height, to reshape the figure getting a narrower waist and a firm abdomen. In some cases it is convenient to combine this operation with flank liposuction. Simultaneous repair of abdominal hernias is possible.
Data sheet
- Treatment duration:
2-3 hours - Anesthesia:
epidural injection or anesthesia general - Hospitalization:
1 – 4 days - Recovery:
Labor incorporation in 2-3 weeks
Do exercise in 4-8 weeks - Results:
Immediately visible
Abdominoplasty intervention is performed under general anesthesia and requires one or two days of hospitalization. An incision is made above the pubis, previously marked so that it is hidden under the underwear. All the excess skin and fat is elevated, generally all the inferior one to the navel, the plication of the abdominal rectus muscles is done to give firmness and to refine the waist and it is finalized by repositioning the navel in its new location, at the correct height. Once the excess tissue has been removed, the different planes are sutured and the pressotherapy garment is placed. In case it was a lipo-abdominoplasty, it is first performed by the liposuction process with Agualipo flanks.
- FIRST 48 HOURS:
The abdominoplasty operation is performed under general anesthesia and may require more than a day of hospitalization. You should not travel by plane until at least 15 days after surgery.
A posture inclined at 45 degrees should be kept during the two weeks after the operation, even to sleep. - FIRST WEEK:
The taking of anti-inflammatories and antibiotic therapy will be prescribed to prevent infections.
Bruising and swelling may appear in the area, it is also not unusual that initially the tense and annoying areas are noticed, with some alterations in sensitivity. - FIRST MONTH:
You can return to work approximately the following month according to the evolution of the patient.
Results are visible immediately, although due to the inflammatory process of the body, they will not be definitive until at least 6 months after surgery.
The use of a pressotherapy belt during the first 3 months is essential.
Tobacco interferes a lot in healing and affects the viability of the tissues by altering the blood microcirculation. You should not smoke.
