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Cosmetic Surgery
Abdominoplasty/Abdominal Lifting Operation
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The abdomen is an aesthetically important region which affects the person’s external appearance. Cracks which form after delivery in women and anatomic looseness of abdomial muscles lead to contour deformation and sagging in this region.
Abdominoplasty, is a surgical operation which provides removal of excessive skin and adiposity and regains their old tension of the abdominal wall muscles. This procedure provides the abdominal wall to be firmer and waist circumference to be narrower. Abdominoplasty may be performed in combination with liposhaping.
Who are good candidates for abdominoplasty?
 The appropriate candidates for this procedure are men and women with a nice abdominal shape who have complaints of excessive adiposity and skin looseness in the abdominal region which cannot be removed with diet or exercise. In advanced ages, loss of skin elasticity occurring frequently with obesity can also be improved. Women who plan to get pregnant are recommended to have the operation after pregnancy, since the abdominal muscles compressed by operation may relax during pregnancy. Operation should be postponed in patients who aim to lose too much weight.
It is recommended to think about your expectations and talk with your surgeon before deciding on operation. Abdominoplasty can be performed in two ways. Mini-abdominoplasty is performed in individuals who have mild cracks and sagging only in the lower abdominal region. Total abdominoplasty is performed in individuals with severe cracks and sagging.
Each year thousands of abdominoplasty operations are performed successfully. The outcomes are very successful, if the operation is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who has received education on body shaping.
It is important to start moving as early as possible after the operation. Since smoking delays healing, smoking cessation is recommended before and after the operation for a while. You can decrease the risk of complication by obeying the recommendations of your surgeon before and after the operation.
At the first visit, your surgeon will evaluate your health, determine the size of the adiposity in the abdominal region and evaluate your skin’s elasticity. For example, it the adiposity is limited to the region below your belly, you may need a partial abdominoplasty. In any case, your surgeon will recommend the procedure which is most appropriate for you and which will give the outcome most close to the desired body contours.
Your plastic surgeon will give you special instructions about eating, drinking, smoking, certain vitamins and drugs which should be taken and which should be avoided for preparation for abdominoplasty.
Abdominoplasty operations are performed under general anesthesia in a hospital. Total abdominoplasty lasts 2-3 hours depending on the size of the procedure. Partial abdominoplasty lasts 1-2 hours.
On the first few days you may have swelling in the abdominal region and pain which is controlled by simple analgesics. Depending on the size of the operation you may stay at the hospital for one or two days.
Your physician will give you instructions about taking bath and changing your bandage. Even if you cannot stand upright initially, you should start walking as early as possible.
It may take a few weeks for you to feel yourself as before. While some people return to work after one week, some others need 2-3 weeks for resting and obtaining their health.
Abdominoplasty (partial or total) gives perfect results in patients whose abdominal muscles have weakened or have excessive skin in the abdominal region. With a balanced nutrition and regular exercise the outcomes are mostly maintained.
If your expectations are realistic, abdominoplasty may be the right solution for you.
Let us call you for a consultation with our plastic and reconstructive surgeons about abdominoplasty.
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