Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck - abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles to create a firmer abdominal profile.
A flat and well-toned stomach is something many of us aspire to achieve through exercise and weight control. Sometimes, these methods may not be able to achieve our goals.
Even individuals of otherwise normal body weight and proportions can develop a protruding or sagging stomach. The most common causes of a sagging stomach are:
- Aging
- Pregnancy
- Previous surgical procedure
- Changes in weight
What cannot be achieved with tummy tuck surgery?
Abdominoplasty cannot substitute any physical exercise.
Preparation and operation procedure
The procedure is simple, you come to the hospital in the morning, you must not eat or drink anything in the morning. In the hospital, all findings, urine, laboratory and biochemical analyses, EKG, and examination by the anesthesiologist are performed. After that, we plan the operation, take photos.
The procedure lasts from 3 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the complexity of the procedure, it is possible for the operation to be performed on a smaller scale when correcting the lower abdomen, then the duration of the procedure is much shorter.
Recovery
Hospital stay: 1-2 days. The drains are removed after 2 days, and the stitches are biodegradable and are not removed. After the operation, it is mandatory to wear an elastic belt for 40 days, as well as to refrain from heavy physical exertion.
Procedure duration
3-4h
Anesthesia
Total anesthesia
Hospital stay
1-2 days
Return to social activities
After few days
Return to sport activities
After 40 days
Recovery tips
Wearing an elastic belt for 40 days and refraining from heavy physical exertion
Appointments
A couple of days after discharge
Stitches
Resorbable, they degrade on their own, so there's no need for removal