Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck is one of the most common body contouring surgeries for beauty and correcting deformity and shrinking the abdomen. Abdominoplasty is a procedure in which fat and excess skin of the abdomen that has lost its elasticity are removed and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Abdominal disfigurement and ugliness appear in the form of unusual protrusions of the abdomen, looseness and sagging of the abdominal skin, and the presence of wrinkles in the skin. This surgery is usually used for patients with loose tissue, aging, heredity and genetics, history of pregnancy, and severe weight loss that weakens the abdominal muscles. Abdominoplasty is suitable for people who have not achieved results from exercise and diet and are not gaining weight and have a stable weight.
Who is not suitable for abdominoplasty?
This surgery is not suitable for women who are planning to become pregnant or who want to lose weight. An important point about abdominoplasty is that this operation can leave permanent and deep scars. If you are afraid of such complications, it is better to reconsider doing abdominoplasty.
When do we need abdominoplasty?
If you want to have a flat stomach, use abdominoplasty or tummy tuck to correct the appearance of this part of the body.
loose skin
It is normal for the abdominal skin to stretch during pregnancy or when you have lost a lot of weight, and unfortunately, the skin does not return to its original position after that. Many women mistakenly choose liposuction to flatten their stomachs.
Abdominal fold
Abdominal folds are folds on the skin of the abdomen that appear due to excess skin in the abdomen.
Abdominal sagging
Sagging belly happens when the skin of the abdomen hangs down. Sagging skin may cover the top of a person’s underwear or pants.
Frowning navel
The navel usually has a round or oval appearance. If the appearance of the navel becomes a frown, it means the presence of excess, loose or fat skin.
Abdominal skin wrinkles
Abdominoplasty is necessary for skin that is crumpled or creased and does not return to its previous appearance.
Two bubbles or two pieces of the abdomen
If your stomach is in two parts, usually one part is above the navel and the other is below it, it is a sign that your skin is loose or extra. Abdominoplasty removes this excess skin.
Belly sculpting
- Abdominoplasty or abdominal cosmetic surgery (surgery)
- Lipomatic (does not require surgery)
Liposuction cannot eliminate the body’s appearance problems caused by sagging and lax skin. Performing liposuction along with abdominoplasty can be very effective. Click to read more about liposuction or belly and side lipomatics.
Types of cosmetic abdominal surgery
- Mini abdominoplasty surgery
- Complete abdominoplasty
How is abdominoplasty performed?
It is better to perform this operation under the supervision of a skilled plastic surgeon. This surgery is generally performed in two ways:
1- Mini abdominoplasty
In this method, after complete anesthesia, a large incision is made throughout the lower abdomen. After making an incision, the skin is separated from the wall below the belly button. At this stage, the accumulated fat is removed from the abdomen and the excess skin is cut, and to tighten the remaining skin, both sides of the cut are sutured after pulling and tightening. Mehmola mini abdominoplasty is used for those who do not have a lot of sagging and fat.
Mini abdominoplasty is one of the abdominoplasty procedures that should be performed under the supervision of the best plastic surgeons in Tehran.
2- Complete abdominoplasty
In this method, after complete anesthesia, a large incision is made across the lower abdomen parallel to the left side to the right side or vice versa. And another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissues. In this method, to make the abdominal muscles smooth and aligned, the skin is separated from the abdominal wall, and then excess fat and skin are removed. A new hole is then inserted to hold the navel in place. To tighten the skin, both sides of the cut are stretched and tightened. Then the incisions are sutured.
Complete abdominoplasty is one of the methods of abdominoplasty that should be performed under the supervision of the best plastic surgeons in Tehran.
Explanations after abdominoplasty surgery
- Start drinking fluids a few hours after surgery. It is better to sleep on the bed in a lying position with bent legs.
- Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation and pressure drop are normal after surgery.
- Be sure to get help from the nurse to get off the bed.
- According to the doctor’s opinion, you may be hospitalized overnight.
- Important point: absolute rest is prohibited. Be sure to walk from the day after the operation and after every 2-3 hours of lying or sitting, walk for 5-10 minutes to get the blood flowing in your legs. When you are lying down, it is better to ask a nurse or your companion to massage your legs and ankles firmly or move your ankles yourself.
- Walk bent over for at least two weeks to minimize pressure on the stitches.
- Important note: tie your belly band very loosely for the first three days.
- You can prevent constipation by consuming plenty of fluids, fruits and vegetables.
- Bleeding is normal after surgery, but in case of obvious bleeding, be sure to call the office.
- Do not empty your drains the day before your doctor’s visit.
- After removing the drains, you can take a bath.
- The first visit is usually 3 to 5 days after the surgery.
- Having inflation in the second and third months is more than the first month. And the amount of inflation varies throughout the day.
- After removing the drains, you can use medical genes by sharing with Dr. Amir Daryani.
- Bandage the inside of the navel for two months after surgery. Change dressings daily.
- From 3 weeks after the surgery, you can use the restorative ointments approved by Dr. Amir Daryani. Continue this for 6 months. During this time, be sure to visit the doctor’s office for a wound checkup.
- Take care of the hygiene of your navel wound so that it does not get infected.
- The time to return to work is usually around 10 to 14 days after surgery. Consult in advance if you have jobs with high activity.
- Avoid heavy activities and intense sports for two months.
- One month after surgery, start light sports such as cycling and walking.
- Start light sports two months after surgery and you will be ready to do heavy sports by the fourth month.
- Pain is at its maximum for three days after surgery and then decreases. During this time, prescription painkillers and suppositories will be soothing.
- Be sure to take antibiotics on time.
- To remove bruises on the abdomen, sides and back, apply the prescribed ointment and these bruises are completely normal.
- For dressing the navel, dip a thin piece of sterile gauze in betadine and put it inside the navel. The volume of this gas should be enough to completely fill the space inside the navel and put a little pressure on the skin inside the navel to prevent the navel from protruding and shrinking.
- After a week to ten days after surgery, replace betadine with antibiotic ointments such as mupirocin and continue this after a month with the advice of Dr. Amir Daryani.
- After removing the drains, take a bath and remove the adhesives on the stitches. Dry the wound with a clean towel and grease the sutures with the ointment prescribed by Dr. Amir Daryani.
- Extend this ointment 4 to 5 times a day for three weeks after surgery to keep the wound always moist.
- You can cover the suture with sterile gauze to prevent the gene from getting greasy.
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