Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is an operation carried out to eliminate excess skin and fat from the lower abdominal region.
During the procedure the lax abdominal muscles are also tightened if necessary. Stretch marks present in the lower abdomen can also be removed during the procedure. The procedure is done under general anaesthesia. Horizontal incision is made at lowest margin of abdomen.
Umbilicus is repositioned if required. The excess of skin & fat are trimmed and final suture line closure is positioned lower down where it can be easily concealed. Hospital stay of 3 to 4 daysmay be required. Patient may return to non- strenous work after fourteen days.
FAQs
Abdominoplasty is another name for ‘Tummy Tuck’.It helps to correct the contour, by removing the excess of sagging skin with abdominal fat.The procedure also involves tightening of the abdominal wall musculature.
Stretch marks in the skin can be partly removed along with the resected redundant skin.
The scar following abdominoplasty in located at the lowest area of abdomen which can be easily concealed.
Recovery after Abdominoplasty take about to 2-3 weeks, after which the patient can start non-strenous activities.