by Andrew W John

Perhaps better known by the name “tummy tuck”, an Abdominoplasty is a surgery in which excess fat and skin are excised from the abdomen in order to tighten the abdominal muscles,. This procedure can also greatly reduce the size of the abdomen, both in terms of width and protrusion.

Who needs abdominoplasty?

Men and women, who are otherwise in good shape, but have a protruding abdomen due to fat deposit or loose skin that has not improved even with exercise, may be candidates for abdominoplasty. It is particularly popular among women, who, due to multiple pregnancies have lost the tightness of their tummies beyond the point where diet control and exercise can restore it.

The Dangers of Abdominoplasty

When performed by a skilled, qualified surgeon, there is very little risk of complications and is a total success in most patients. However, it should be understood that any surgical procedure does come with some risks of complications. The patient considering an abdominoplasty procedure must of course be aware of these risks before having the surgery.

Infection and blood clots are possible, though very rare complications sometimes seen from an abdominoplasty. These complications are treatable, but will result in a longer hospital stay following the operation. Healing is better in some patients than in others, with scar formation happening in a small number of patients. If the scars are prominent, a second operation may be needed. If you are considering undergoing this procedure and you smoke, quit! Smoking can exacerbate any complications from the operation.

Planning and Preparation for an Abdominoplasty Procedure.

First, your surgeon will make an assessment of the extent of the fat deposits in your abdominal region. He will also assess your skin tone. He will recommend either partial abdominoplasty or complete abdominoplasty, depending upon the area that is covered in fat deposits. If they are limited to the area below the navel, he may recommend and partial abdominoplasty. Or he may recommend a combination of abdominoplasty (partial or complete) along with liposuction, for a better body contour.

Your surgeon will give you a list of rules for drinking, smoking and diet to follow in the time leading up to the surgery. If you are sick or have an infection, your surgery will be rescheduled. A Complete abdominoplasty will require anywhere form two to five hours to perform, with a partial abdominoplasty taking between one and two.

In a complete abdominopplasty, an incision is made from one hip to the other, directly above the pubic area. A second incision is made just below the navel to make removal of fat deposits easier. In a partial abdominoplasty procedure, a much shorter incision is made, with the second incision often not needed at all.

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