Abdominoplasty: when is it indicated and how is the surgery performed?

 

Abdominoplasty, also known as dermolipectomy, is a very common procedure in plastic surgery, which consists of removing skin and fat from the region between the navel and pube, bringing the abdominal muscles closer together. It can also remove scars and stretch marks present at the site.

When is abdominoplasty indicated?

In general, surgery is indicated for people who have had a significant loss of weight, resulting in sagging and excess skin in the abdomen region that is difficult to combat with physical exercises and diet.

How is the surgery done?

Under general or epidural anesthesia, depending on the choice of the plastic surgeon in Vaishali, abdominoplasty begins with a semicircle-shaped cut above the pubic hair to the navel line. Afterward, the fat from the abdomen is burned and the excess skin is removed, with the sewing of the abdominal muscles. Finally, the best plastic surgeon in Vaishali stretches the skin from the upper abdomen to the pubic area, adjusts the position of the navel, and closes the incision.

Tummy tuck and liposuction

Abdominoplasty is different from liposuction in East Delhi, although both surgeries can complement each other. Tummy tuck in East Delhi removes excess skin and flaccidity from the abdominal region, while liposuction eliminates localized fat, such as love handles that are difficult to fight with physical exercises.

Most abdominoplasty procedures, by the way, are combined with liposuction to obtain better results, since one surgery eliminates sagging and the other extracts fat. The decision depends exclusively on the plastic surgeon in East Delhi since the combination of the two surgeries does not cause problems for the patient.

Recovery

The postoperative period of abdominoplasty in East Delhi can be a little painful for some patients. However, the best plastic surgeon in Noida may prescribe medication to relieve pain. After the procedure, a surgical mesh must be used for about two months and its use must be combined with manual lymphatic drainage.

Regarding the removal of stitches, they are absorbed by the body itself – except in the navel region, which requires the removal of stitches ten days after the surgery.

Scar

Positioned in the lower region of the abdomen, the abdominoplasty scar is discreet and can usually be covered by underwear or beachwear. However, some cases of abdominoplasty call for variations in the technique, such as anchor abdominoplasty for cases where there is a large excess of skin. In these situations, the scar is visible in the abdomen region.

The risks of abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty can, in some cases, generate fluid accumulation in the scar, making it difficult to drain after the procedure. The patient also runs the risk of having a crooked scar or excess skin, as well as bruising in the abdomen, formation of fibrosis (hardened tissue), infection of the surgical wound, loss of sensation, and thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.