What is meant by Abdominoplasty ?
Abdominoplasty is the solution for the excess skin and fat and “rectus diastasis” which is the laxness that remains in the stomach after pregnancy, due to excess weight or due to questions of heredity. During an operation, the excess skin and fat is removed from the abdomen and the rectus muscles of the abdomen are reinforced, thereby restoring a flat stomach whilst, if desired, slimming the waist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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DO LAX OR OPEN ABDOMINAL MUSCLES HAVE A SOLUTION ?
- Ans: Yes, an abdominoplasty is the solution for “rectus diastasis” which is the laxness that remains in the stomach after pregnancy, due to excess weight or due to questions of heredity. During an operation the rectus muscles of the abdomen are reinforced, thereby restoring a flat stomach and improving abdominal muscle tone; and if desired, slimming the waist.
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IS AN ABDOMINOPLASTY SCAR LARGE?
- Ans: The size of the scar depends on the problem to be solved and the appearance of the same is also dependent on the quality of the skin of each patient, but in any event the scar is always perfectly hidden by underwear and swimsuits. Even if the scar were to be too visible or wide, it is always possible to perform a small retouch to leave it as imperceptible as.
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WILL THERE BE ANY TYPE OF SCAR ON THE NAVEL?
- Ans: Generally no, as it tends to be small and hidden inside the navel and therefore imperceptible. In any event, just as with the abdominoplasty, we can always perform a small retouch.
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WHAT IS THE POST-OPERATIVE PERIOD FOR AN ABDOMINOPLASTY LIKE?
- Ans: We usually suggest hospital admission for 24 hours. Subsequently, the patient can move to his or her home, always maintaining relative repose and following instructions in relation to posture and rest indicated by your surgeon. After the surgery you must wear compression corsets for approximately 3 to 4 weeks. You will be able to resume your daily activities within approximately one week and sport and intense physical exercise 4 weeks after the abdominoplasty.
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WILL I FEEL A LOT OF PAIN AFTER AN ABDOMINOPLASTY?
- Ans:The post-operative pain from an abdominoplasty is totally tolerable and easily controlled with the use of anti-inflammatory medication and analgesics. On the other hand if the instructions for repose are respected and compression corsets ae worn correctly the discomfort will be minimal.
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IS IT BETTER TO HAVE AN ABDOMINOPLASTY OR LIPOSUCTION?
- Ans: Each of the interventions has its specific indications, liposuction is indicated to reduce volume through the extraction of fat without removing the skin, in an abdominoplasty apart from repairing the abdominal musculature we remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. We can occasionally combine an abdominoplasty with liposuction of the flanks and back to optimize the end result.
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WITH WHAT ANAESTHETIC IS AN ABDOMINOPLASTY PERFORMED?
- Ans: It can vary depending on the size of the procedure and the complexity of same, although it is normally performed under local anaesthetic and sedation and on other occasions it may be necessary to apply loco-regional or general anaesthetic.
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CAN AN ABDOMINOPLASTY ELIMINATE ABDOMINAL STRETCH MARKS?
- Ans: Stretch marks represent a great problem for many patients. Depending on the distribution of the marks on the abdominal skin, many if not all of these marks can be removed during an abdominoplasty. Typically, a large part of the skin on the lower abdomen, the location where stretch marks tend to be concentrated, is removed during the procedure, leaving a flat stomach, free of stretch marks.
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CAN FLACCID SKIN ON MY STOMACH AFTER LARGE WEIGHT LOSS BE TREATED?
- Ans: The majority of people who have suffered from obesity and then lost weight, are left with a residue of skin and fat on the abdomen. Fortunately, this condition can be corrected with an abdominal dermolipectomy, which is a procedure that removes the surplus skin and fat on the abdomen, restoring the area and leaving a flat and reinforced stomach
