Perhaps better known by the name "tummy tuck", an Abdominoplasty is a surgery in which excess fat and skin are excised from the abdomen in order to tighten the abdominal muscles,. This procedure can also greatly reduce the size of the abdomen, both in terms of width and protrusion.
Who opts for an abdominoplasty?
Although women are the majority of abdominoplasty candidates, anybody who has an abdominal protrusion which will not be affected by diet or exercise is likely to think about this procedure. Loose skin in the abdominal area causes some to look into the possibility of undergoing this surgery as well. Often as a result of the tightness of the abdominal skin from pregnancy, women will seek out this surgery to correct the problem after exercise and diet fail to correct the situation.
The Dangers of Abdominoplasty
When performed by a skilled, qualified surgeon, there is very little risk of complications and is a total success in most patients. However, it should be understood that any surgical procedure does come with some risks of complications. The patient considering an abdominoplasty procedure must of course be aware of these risks before having the surgery.
Possible complications include the formation of blood clots and infections. These are very rare and are treatable, but these complications will mean a longer stay in the hospital for the patient after the procedure. Some patients heal more effectively than others - scars can develop. If these scars are very large, a second surgery may be necessary to correct them. Smoking should be avoided as it can increase the risks of complications and worsen their severity should they occur.
Planning and preparation for surgery
First, your surgeon will make an assessment of the extent of the fat deposits in your abdominal region. He will also assess your skin tone. He will recommend either partial abdominoplasty or complete abdominoplasty, depending upon the area that is covered in fat deposits. If they are limited to the area below the navel, he may recommend and partial abdominoplasty. Or he may recommend a combination of abdominoplasty (partial or complete) along with liposuction, for a better body contour.
You will be given some guidelines in regard to diet and other habits (i.e. - smoking and drinking) to be followed prior to undergoing the procedure. If you develop an illness or an infection, your surgery will probably be postponed until a later date. The complete abdominoplasty procedure takes between two and five hours, depending on the patient and a partial abdominoplasty one to two hours.
In a complete abdominoplasty a long incision will be made from one hipbone to the other, just above the pubic area. Another incision will also be made to free the navel area from the abdominal tissue. Partial abdominoplasty needs a much shorter incision, and the second incision may not be required at all. - 17943
Who opts for an abdominoplasty?
Although women are the majority of abdominoplasty candidates, anybody who has an abdominal protrusion which will not be affected by diet or exercise is likely to think about this procedure. Loose skin in the abdominal area causes some to look into the possibility of undergoing this surgery as well. Often as a result of the tightness of the abdominal skin from pregnancy, women will seek out this surgery to correct the problem after exercise and diet fail to correct the situation.
The Dangers of Abdominoplasty
When performed by a skilled, qualified surgeon, there is very little risk of complications and is a total success in most patients. However, it should be understood that any surgical procedure does come with some risks of complications. The patient considering an abdominoplasty procedure must of course be aware of these risks before having the surgery.
Possible complications include the formation of blood clots and infections. These are very rare and are treatable, but these complications will mean a longer stay in the hospital for the patient after the procedure. Some patients heal more effectively than others - scars can develop. If these scars are very large, a second surgery may be necessary to correct them. Smoking should be avoided as it can increase the risks of complications and worsen their severity should they occur.
Planning and preparation for surgery
First, your surgeon will make an assessment of the extent of the fat deposits in your abdominal region. He will also assess your skin tone. He will recommend either partial abdominoplasty or complete abdominoplasty, depending upon the area that is covered in fat deposits. If they are limited to the area below the navel, he may recommend and partial abdominoplasty. Or he may recommend a combination of abdominoplasty (partial or complete) along with liposuction, for a better body contour.
You will be given some guidelines in regard to diet and other habits (i.e. - smoking and drinking) to be followed prior to undergoing the procedure. If you develop an illness or an infection, your surgery will probably be postponed until a later date. The complete abdominoplasty procedure takes between two and five hours, depending on the patient and a partial abdominoplasty one to two hours.
In a complete abdominoplasty a long incision will be made from one hipbone to the other, just above the pubic area. Another incision will also be made to free the navel area from the abdominal tissue. Partial abdominoplasty needs a much shorter incision, and the second incision may not be required at all. - 17943
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