Abdominal lift or Abdominoplasty is an operation that yields highly satisfactory results in people who has sagging anterior abdominal wall as a result of giving births or gaining and losing weight. During this procedure, the loose muscles in the anterior abdominal wall are also tightened, firming up the frontal abdominal wall and somewhat reducing the size of the waist. In particular, the method called lipoabdominoplasty firms up the abdomen concurrently with removing the excess fat in the region. Mini abdominal lift surgery is more suitable for patients who have loose and saggy appearance only in their lower abdomen.
During the surgery, the belly button can be reconstructed depending on the procedure performed or kept in its place. After abdominal lift surgeries, patients get rid of not only the saggy appearance in their abdomens but also the striae in the tissue removed. You will be required to wear a suitable corset for about 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery. After this surgery, which has significantly high level of patient satisfaction, the patient will be so glad that they have had this surgery even though they will be mad at themselves and their doctor for the first couple of weeks due to some challenges and a little pain. Let us decide together the suitable procedure for you.
Abdominoplasty after Birth
The abdomen and belly region may become saggy as a result of gaining and losing excessing weight or giving birth. With Abdominoplasty, the saggy excess skin and fat tissue can be removed to eliminate this problem. With Abdominoplasty, the stria under the belly are removed and the stria over the belly can be minimized. The belly button is repositioned. In this surgery that firms up the anterior abdominal wall, the waist size is also reduced. In the Abdominoplasty surgery, the sutures are terminated below the bikini line. The surgery requires use of corset for 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery and has significantly high level of patient satisfaction with the results.
Mini Abdominoplasty
Abdominal Lift or Abdominoplasty is a surgery that involves removal of the excessive skin and fat tissue in the abdominal region and tightening of the abdominal wall muscles. ⠀
On the other hand, mini abdominoplasty is a more limited intervention than the conventional abdominoplasty. This procedure is preferred for people who have excess tissue only in the lower abdomen. Patients who have a waist curve and who do not have excess tissue above the belly button are ideal for mini abdominal lift. Compared to conventional abdominoplasty, the bellow button is not repositioned and the incision is shorter in mini abdominoplasty.
In mini abdominoplasty, saggy belly is tightened and corrected and the skin is pulled down to tighten it. The excess tissue in the abdominal region is also removed during the procedure. The recovery is faster compared to conventional abdominoplasty.
Can Abdominoplasty and Liposuction be Done Together?
Since the weight gained on the abdominal region is harder to lose, aesthetic surgery is highly preferred. Combination of abdominoplasty and liposuction can be done if the patient Is suitable. This combined surgery instantly puts the patient in shape, removing the fat tissue in the abdomen and waist and accentuating the waist curve. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are necessary after the surgery. ⠀