ABDOMINOPLASTY
When exercise and diet is ineffective for the undesired look; plastic surgery operations such as abdominoplasty is relied on.
ABDOMEN TIGHTENING – FULL
Flexibility of the skin is different in every body part. Coupled with aging, women who have given birth or lost weight; can develop a saggy stomach.
These problems usually include stretch marks. When exercise and diet is ineffective for the undesired look; plastic surgery operations such as abdominoplasty is relied on.
Sagging seen around stomach area usually presents itself as the excess skin looking like an apron. This look causes discomfort in social settings and prevents the person from wearing bikinis or similar type of clothing. If the skin is flabby; irritation, rash and even infection can develop.
What is a full abdomen tightening operation?
The objective is to reconstruct upper and lower belly together with the belly button.
The most common reshaping operation is to remove excess skin and fat with abdominal liposuction. An incision is made along the bikini line (a.k.a “bikini area incision”) and the excess fat and skin is removed from both regions with liposuction. Finally, the abdominal muscles are repaired.
General anesthesia is applied. The procedure takes approximately 2-5 hours.
Recovery period
A corset is put on after the operation. Depending on the patients state, a few days of rest might be necessary.
Aching can be intense and long lasting.
Stitches are removed after 10 days. Dissolvable type stitches disappear on their own.
The doctor might request the patient to wear elastic clothing for the first few months.
Full recovery takes place in 6 months.
Advantages & Disadvantages
- Excess skin is removed and muscles around belly button gets repaired.
- Visually striking improvement gets achieved.
Disadvantages of this operation
- Scarring along the bikini line.
- Long recovery period causes a delayed return to normal life.
You can contact us for doctors and hospitals who specialize in full abdomen tightening.
ABDOMEN TIGHTENING – MINIMAL
In todays world, many people end up with a saggy midsection after weight loss. The skin loses its ability to adapt fast enough and tighten as the underlying fat tissue is lost. People with a low body fat percentage but with a saggy abdomen are suitable for this procedure.
What is a minimal abdomen tightening operation?
The operation area is lower belly. An incision is made along the bikini line and the excess skin is removed with liposuction. If needed, the muscles are stitched together to tighten the area further, using endoscopes.
Local or general anesthesia is available as desired. The procedure takes approximately 1,5-2 hours.
Recovery period
The patient must use a corset for the first month. Posterior to the operation, the patient can go home after a 5-6 hours rest. The stitches are removed after 1 week. Scarring can be visible for 3 to 6 months.
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages of this operation
- Scar tissue is not visible.
- Recovery is fast.
Disadvantages of this operation
- The excess fat removal and muscle tightening is limited to the lower belly area.
- Partial compared to the full abdominal tightening operation.
You can contact us for doctors and hospitals who specialize in mini abdomen tightening.
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