Product of pregnancies and significant weight loss, some patients may result with a flaccid abdomen, with skin excess, stretch marks, and without muscle tone, that despite exercise, diets and the use of girdles won’t improve. Abdominoplasty restores muscle tone and removes skin excess, resulting in a flat, youthful abdomen with a new and attractive belly button. Abdominal hernias can be corrected during the surgery as well.
In many occasions it is combined with liposculpture, which is a powerful method to improve the abdominal area and body contour. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and sedation. For recovery, a drain is placed, for 4 to 6 days and a special girdles need to be used for 8 weeks. Moderate rest is recommended for approximately 10 days before this you may integrate to your activities gradually.
