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A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a special procedure for restoring optimal body proportions by strengthening the muscle frame in the peritoneum region. During it, the deformity of the rectus muscles is eliminated, their tone is normalized, the negative changes in the skin are corrected, and the aesthetic scars are corrected.
These are the main arguments for and against the tummy tuck. If anything else is important to you, consult a plastic surgeon.
Sometimes there comes a time when you understand that diet and exercise only lead to the fact that the scales show lower figures, but the stomach is still convex or sagging. If the following conditions are met, abdominoplasty may be your salvation:
If you have a good state of health, an optimistic attitude and sober expectations, you, most likely, are a suitable candidate for abdominoplasty.
During the operation, the surgeon removes loose skin on the abdomen and abdominal muscles with sutures.
The plastic surgeon and the entire clinic staff will ensure that the results are as good as possible, the surgery and the recovery period are easy and comfortable.
During a personal consultation, a plastic surgeon will recommend the best option for you. There are several different approaches:
Complete abdominoplasty
In addition to a transverse incision in the lower abdomen, the traditional tummy tuck includes an incision around the navel. Excess skin is removed, muscles are tightened, liposuction can also be used to form the contour of the abdomen. This operation is prescribed when you need to remove the skin, starting from the area above the navel and to the pubic bone, stretched as a result of pregnancy, genetic predisposition or obesity.
Mini abdominoplasty
With this type of intervention, only one incision is made in the pubic region, extending as low as possible. It may be only a few centimeters in length or pass through the entire abdomen. Through this incision, the surgeon removes excess skin, tightens loose muscles and, if necessary, makes liposuction. The ideal candidate for mini-abdominoplasty has only lethargy and a protrusion of the abdomen below the navel. This type of braces is usually recommended for those who have always been in good shape, but cannot achieve their goals through diet and exercise.
Extended or tense lateral abdominoplasty
If excess skin forms a “lifeline” at the waist or hips, a larger incision may be required. Tension-side abdominoplasty was one of the first procedures designed to remove excess skin after significant weight loss or pregnancy. This technique involves deeper tissue layers. This operation involves a tummy tuck in the front, a tightening of the skin from the hips and sides. It improves the contour of the body, including the hips and lateral parts of the body. You can imagine the effect of this procedure, capturing the skin on the sides of the waist and pulling it up like a pair of falling pants.
With complete abdominoplasty, an incision is usually made from one pelvic bone to another. It can be V-or U-shaped, and the scar can be hidden under a bikini. The shape and length of the incision is determined by the surgeon, depending on the preferences of the patient and the degree of correction that is necessary. An incision can also be made around the navel.
In mini abdominoplasty, the incision is as low as possible; it may be hidden in the pubic region. All removed skin is below the navel, therefore, around it, there will be no incisions. The length of the cut with a mini-lift will vary depending on how much skin you have to remove.
With the intense-lateral abdominoplasty, the scars are longer and often are higher than with other operations. Usually, the navel is not excised, as the skin is removed slightly.
Recovery from abdominoplasty occurs in six months or more. In the first couple of days, dealing with pain and preventing complications will be your top priority. The first week will be worse, but you still feel that you are recovering in two or three weeks. In a few weeks, a moving lifestyle and fitness will become important. After several months, you can already appreciate the aesthetic effect of the operation. It is important to remember that the time required for recovery varies greatly for different people.