Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
A flat and firm stomach is a dream of many of us – both women and men. Unfortunately, in some cases, even intense and regular exercise isn’t enough to achieve it. Excess sagging abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss sometimes doesn’t retract on its own. In such a situation, it’s worth considering abdominal wall plastic surgery, known as abdominoplasty.
Tummy tuck allows for the removal of excess skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue from the abdominal walls. The aim of the surgery is also to strengthen the abdominal wall muscles. The result is a “flat stomach” with taut skin and a defined waistline.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The incision extends from one hip bone to the other (below the underwear line). An additional incision is made around the belly button. The abdominal skin, along with the fatty tissue, is separated from the muscles, tightened, and the excess is removed, creating a new position for the navel. Most often, the rectus abdominal muscles are also sculpted to emphasize the waist.
After the procedure, for about a week, you walk in a bent position, and for a month, you wear a shaping garment. Return to physical activity is possible after about two months.
