Abdominoplasty is a surgery during which excess fat and skin are removed from the abdomen. The need for such an intervention may arise for various reasons. Abdominoplasty accounts for 7% of all plastic surgeries. Before deciding to take this step, you need to consider the indications and contraindications for the procedure, as well as the possible consequences. Features and reviews about abdominoplasty of the abdomen, photos before and after the operation will be discussed below.
What should be considered before the operation?
Abdominoplasty of a large abdomen (photo before and after the procedure is presented below) is a serious surgical intervention. In some cases, complications after such plastic surgery can be sad. But why do womendare to take such a radical step? Write your opinion about abdominoplasty in the comments to the article. Perhaps this will help those girls who are still considering the possibility of such a procedure to make the right decision.
Looking at the photos of the abdomen before and after abdominoplasty (patient reviews will be discussed later), you can understand why the fair sex is ready to take this step. A taut, slender figure is a cherished dream for many girls. Plastic allows you to achieve the desired result. It may seem to someone that this is an easy and fast way to fulfill your dreams. However, this is far from the case.
Firstly, this is an expensive procedure. In Moscow, prices for abdominoplasty start from 180 thousand rubles. Not every woman can allocate such an amount of funds from the family budget. In some cases, you have to take out a loan to complete the operation. At a minimum, it takes time to accumulate the required amount of funds.
Secondly, the rehabilitation period after the operation is quite long. The seam heals for quite a long time. At the same time, physical activity should be limited. Many familiar things cannot be done until the incision site is tightened firmly.
Third, the recovery period can be painful. This is worth remembering for those who are simply too lazy to sign up for a gym and review their diet. The result, which is presented in the photo before and after tummy tuck, according to reviews of the operation, is notalways so amazing. Various complications are possible. Also, don't expect your belly to be perfectly flat. The surgeon will be able to remove a significant amount of excess skin and fat, but not all patients can achieve such an amazing result. So what should those girls do, whose stomach appearance is far from ideal? It is necessary to take into account several features of plastic surgery.
General description of the procedure
Abdominoplasty of a large belly (photo before and after the operation is presented below) for some women is the only way to return to their previous spectacular forms. So, such a procedure is resorted to by those girls who exhaust themselves with training, diets for a long time, but the result cannot be achieved. Excess fat goes away, but saggy skin cannot tighten on its own.
For some girls, it is extremely important to have a slim figure in order to feel morally good. In some cases, getting a flat stomach is possible only in the case of plastic surgery. According to the reviews of specialists and patients, the presented type of correction is quite effective and in most cases safe. To avoid various complications, you need to take into account possible contraindications, the nuances of the procedure and preparation for it. Much attention is also paid to the rehabilitation period.
Do not confuse tummy tuck with liposuction. The presented procedure allows you to significantly improve the appearance of the abdomen, if it has not only excess fat, but also stretchedskin and muscles of the abdominal wall. Weakened abs can even have muscle fiber divergences. Girls decide on this operation, in the lower part of their abdomen an “apron” of skin and fat is formed. This often happens after pregnancy. The photo of the abdominoplasty of the abdomen, presented above, shows how much the ugly “apron” has decreased.
In addition, the presented procedure may be required for women who adhere to a strict diet for a long time, and then gain weight rapidly. Sedentary lifestyle, frequent overeating, improper diet lead to the appearance of a large belly.
Varieties of plastic surgery
There are different types of abdominoplasty. The choice is made by the plastic surgeon in accordance with the characteristics of the patient's body and a number of other factors. There are such varieties of the presented procedure:
- Classic.
- Mini.
- Endoscopic.
- Vertical (lateral).
The listed varieties have a lot of differences. So, considering the reviews, photos before and after endoscopic abdominoplasty of the abdomen, it can be noted that such a procedure will help to remove even a very large, sagging "apron". This procedure is prescribed for patients with relaxed abdominal wall muscles. But there is no sagging of tissues in this case. Most often, such an intervention is indicated if the abdomen is stretched after childbirth.
Endoscopic technique is considered a gentle approach, since the incisions in this case are minimal. Also, endoscopic abdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction. If you need to remove the fold of the first degree, the operation is performed under local anesthesia. This option of surgical intervention is allowed only in the absence of diastasis and hernias.
This procedure is fast, and rehabilitation does not require much time. An incision is made in the skin in the pubic area. The scar is almost invisible and is always hidden under underwear. The development of complications in this case is unlikely.
Looking at the images in the brochures of clinics before and after tummy tuck surgery, reviews of satisfied patients, many women begin to think about such a procedure. However, it is not always possible to limit oneself to an endoscopic procedure.
In some cases, the patient is shown a classic abdominoplasty. This is the most traumatic technique. The procedure lasts up to 5 hours under general anesthesia. During rehabilitation, various complications often appear. This procedure is indicated for patients with sagging skin folds of 3-4 degrees, as well as in case of detection of divergence of the rectus muscles and hernias.
Mini Abdominoplasty. What is this?
Another modern technique is a mini-tummy tuck (before and after photos are presented below). This operation is used if there is no displacement of the navel. Also, the technique allows you to get rid of hernias.
Looking at the photos of the abdomen before and after the mini-abdominoplasty, one can note a good result. However, this technique is more traumatic than endoscopic surgery. But at the same time, it is more gentle than the classic procedure. The operation can be performed under local or combined anesthesia. It lasts approximately 2 hours.
The surgeon makes an incision in the suprapubic area. It can be quite wide, leaving a large scar in some cases. It is covered by underwear, so it will not be visible even in an open swimsuit. After making an incision, the surgeon removes fat, skin and strengthens muscles.
Mini-abdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction of the sides, thighs, pubic area. Therefore, the impact on the body is complex. The more extensive such an intervention, the longer the rehabilitation period. If during the operation it was not required to excise the hernia, the recovery period takes 2 weeks. You can not lift weights, and physical activity will need to be minimized. You need to walk more, eat right. If the fat starts to accumulate again due to overeating, the scar will become much more visible.
The patient has been wearing compression garments for a month and a half. Immediately the result is less pronounced. It will be finally noticeable after six months. That is how long it takes to fully recover.
Vertical Abdominoplasty
There is another kind of procedure. This is a vertical abdominoplasty (photo of the abdomen before and after the procedure is presented below).
This type of procedure is used if the patient has a vertical scar after anothersurgical intervention. In this case, the doctor makes an additional incision.
Vertical type of abdominoplasty is used for severe obesity, the presence of numerous stretch marks. Also, the patient may have a strong divergence of muscles. Vertical tummy tuck removes a large area of tissue.
This operation is also called side. This characterizes the features of the procedure. Excision in this case is performed in the lateral sections. The waist after such a surgical intervention becomes thinner. Tension occurs in the lateral sections. The quality of incision healing is markedly improved.
The doctor independently chooses the type of operation. It takes into account how much work and what indications the patient has. Next, a decision is made about the upcoming procedure. Indications for abdominoplasty can be:
- stretching of the skin, reduced elasticity, which often happens after the birth of twins or a large child;
- sagging anterior abdominal wall;
- excessive amount of subcutaneous fat that cannot be removed otherwise;
- sagging skin with significant weight loss;
- divergence or significant stretching of the rectus muscles;
- stretch marks or scars from injuries or surgeries;
- umbilical, inguinal hernia.
When deciding on such a procedure, you need to know everything about abdominoplasty of the abdomen, is it dangerous.
Operation process
Before surgery, you need to consider reviews and photos of the abdomen before and afterabdominoplasty. It is also worth learning about all the nuances of the operation. It should be understood that on the one hand, muscles are strengthened, a beautiful waist is formed, and the position of the navel changes. But during the correction of the silhouette, the surgeon performs complex actions. This is a serious test for the patient's body.
The doctor must perform several preparatory steps before the operation:
- gathers information about a woman's general he alth;
- determines the absence or presence of pathologies;
- establishes the causes that led to weight gain.
The operation lasts from 2 to 5 hours. The incisions are made in accordance with the chosen technique. Often they are created in the navel, along the suprapubic zone. Further, the skin is lifted along with the fat layer. The aponeurosis is corrected. The surgeon cuts off the excess skin. During the procedure, drainage is used to remove the secreted fluid.
After that, stitches and bandages are applied. Traces after such an intervention remain pronounced. But they will not be visible under the underwear. This can be seen in the photo of the abdomen before and after abdominoplasty. Feedback from patients makes it clear that only after endoscopic surgery, the scars will be small and almost invisible.
Rehab
Considering the feedback from patients about tummy tuck, you need to pay attention to the rehabilitation process. The recovery period lasts from 1 to 3 weeks depending on the type of surgery. Rehabilitation depends on the characteristics of the patient's body. Not for the first few daysunbend. You will even have to walk in this position.
The body should be tilted slightly forward, and the legs should be slightly bent at the knees. You can sleep and just relax only on your back. The legs are bent at the same time. Considering the negative reviews about abdominoplasty of the abdomen, it is worth noting that the first time after the operation, the patient notes significant discomfort. It is impossible to straighten up due to significant pain. The scar is in a rather unfortunate place. If you try to straighten up, the skin is stretched here. This can make the scar even bigger and rougher.
In the first 3 months it is forbidden to lift weights over 3 kg. In some cases, for rehabilitation, you need to perform certain exercises. During the recovery period, you need to fulfill a number of requirements that the doctor will announce. So, you can not sunbathe both in the solarium and on the beach. Hot baths and contrast showers are prohibited. Wear compression underwear.
It is important to follow the rules of a he althy diet. Puscha is taken in small portions 5-6 times a day. Without the recommendations of the surgeon, you can not take any drugs. Intimacy is also prohibited until the stitches are removed.
Contraindications
Reviews of unsuccessful tummy tuck are also quite common. There are several factors that lead to negative consequences. In some cases, such an operation is contraindicated. If you neglect the doctor's recommendations, do not inform him about some of the features of the body and the availablepathologies, the result can be very sad. Therefore, you should immediately refuse to carry out the operation in such cases:
- diseases of the autoimmune type;
- infectious disease in the acute stage;
- pregnancy or lactation;
- benign or malignant neoplasms;
- heart failure;
- diabetes mellitus;
- endocrine diseases and resulting obesity.
Do not have surgery while planning pregnancy. The scar remains quite large and there is less skin on the skin. This can cause a number of complications both during gestation and during childbirth. Large stretch marks may appear on the abdomen, muscle deformation occurs. He is not able to properly increase with the growth of the baby. The pressure on the internal organs will be great, which can lead to disruption of the intestines, genitourinary system.
In addition, surgeons do not recommend doing abdominal-type surgery before the baby is born.
Negative Consequences
Reviews of unsuccessful tummy tuck are not uncommon (photo below).
This is a complex operation that can be complicated by a number of pathologies. The main ones are:
- hematomas;
- infection and inflammation;
- serous fluid accumulates in tissues;
- tissue necrosis, healing difficulties;
- aspiration pneumonia;
- bleeding under the skin;
- increased pigmentation,discoloration of the skin;
- dissymmetry of the abdomen;
- edema;
- numbness of tissues.
Recommendations from experts
Modern plastic surgery involves the use of special materials and suturing techniques. Scars in this case are almost invisible. After complete healing, only thin white stripes remain on the body. They are hidden under the linen. The effect lasts for life if the patient does not give birth or does not recover due to overeating or endocrine diseases.
To remove traces after the procedure, you can undergo a laser leveling of the skin surface. Medical tattooing allows you to remove the remaining defects. However, before deciding on a facelift, you need to try to solve the problem in more gentle ways to reduce the stomach. Only if they do not lead to the desired results, it is worth thinking about abdominoplasty, if there are no contraindications. You need to contact a trusted clinic that receives positive customer reviews.
