Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty

Abdominal Plastic Surgery Abdominoplasty for a firm, confident, and worry-free body.

Abdominal Plastic Surgery Abdominoplasty to help solve the problem of sagging abdomen. Excess fat or stretch marks after pregnancy or weight loss This surgery will help you achieve a tight shape. Especially for those who have a very sagging lower abdomen but not much fat accumulation. Therefore, abdominal fat removal is the right choice.

Abdominal Plastic Surgery

Who is suitable for abdominoplasty?

• People who have been pregnant and have sagging abdomen problems

• People with protruding abdomen Sagging or hanging

• People with scars from the previous surgery below the navel.

• People who have undergone weight loss and have a very sagging abdomen.

  
  

Evaluation before abdominoplasty

Our specialist doctors will conduct a thorough assessment before the tummy tuck surgery. It will be determined by:

• The amount of excess skin and fat that needs to be cut off.

• Suitability for abdominal liposuction above the navel and waist

• Surgical techniques that are suitable for individual problem conditions

• Desired characteristics of the navel

• The size and length of the scar, as well as the location and curvature of the scar.

• sagging of the abdominal muscles; This will affect the surgical technique.

Evaluation before abdominoplasty

Abdominal Plastic Surgery Procedure

Abdominal surgery involves a long incision above the pubic area, which extends from one side of the waist to the other. The steps are as follows:

• The doctor will remove the fat layer from the abdominal muscles. By climbing up to the tongue and the edge of the frame.

• Suture the abdominal muscle membrane. (Rectus sheath) together. To tighten the waist and abdomen.

• Pull the skin of the abdomen tightly, and cut off the excess skin.

• Create a new opening for the navel in the right position.

• Fine sutures close the incision in the subcutaneous and cutaneous layers.

• Lymphatic and blood drains are inserted to help reduce postoperative fluid retention, which is removed when the volume is low.

Possible side effects

Like any other surgery, abdominoplasty can have risks and side effects, including:

• General risk  of infection Surgical wound bleeding Wound pain (can be relieved with painkillers)

• Specific risks

  • The surgical incision may be convex or wider.

  • The wound heals slowly, or there may be a loss of some tissue of the skin.

  • Numbness in the abdomen (may last for several months, but will gradually improve)

  • Lymph retention at the wound area is longer than usual.

Preparation before abdominoplasty:

In order for the surgery to go smoothly and reduce the risks, the following recommendations should be followed:

• Report your health history and medical conditions. operation Tell your doctor about medications used, allergies, and dental problems.

• If you have a medical condition, you must be evaluated and prepared by a specialist.

• Refrain from taking certain medications, tonics, and herbs that may affect surgery, such as NSAIDs, aspirin, and certain vitamins, at least 7 days before surgery, and bring your own medications to inform your doctor on the day of surgery.

• Refrain from smoking for at least 2-4 weeks before and after surgery to prevent ischemic tissue

• Abstain from drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before surgery and should continue to abstain for at least 1 week after surgery.

• Shower, wash your hair. Clean your body thoroughly, especially the abdomen, navel, and groin.

• Refrain from water and food as prescribed by the doctor before surgery to prevent choking while under anesthesia.

• Eat a light diet before the surgery day, as it may be inconvenient to defecate after surgery.

• Prepare loose, comfortable clothing and a belly band (if applicable) as recommended by your doctor.

Post-abdominal plastic surgery care

Proper postoperative care will help the wound heal quickly and achieve a good result:

• Stay in hospital as recommended by your doctor (generally 1-2 days, or until the drain line is removed).

• Lie in a slightly bent position to reduce tension in the wound area.

• Press the pillow tightly on the abdomen when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or passing the belly.

• After surgery, a urinary catheter may be inserted. The doctor will remove it when appropriate.

• Get up and walk slowly for a short period of time, with a slight bend to prevent tension (under the supervision of a nurse).

• Swelling and bruising around the wound will be most common in the     first 3 days and will gradually improve within 1-2 weeks. If the wound is bulging, it may need to be injected with medication.

• During the first week after surgery. Bath agents should be wiped. If there is itching, powder can be applied, but do not apply to the wound area.

• Avoid hard work or hard exercise for 6 weeks, can drive and do light work within 1-2 weeks.

• Wear a belly band for at least 6 weeks and make sure the band is flat, not wrinkled, to help support the abdomen. Reduce swelling and keep the shape in place.