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Explanation
Definition Abdominal wall surgery is voluntary surgery that improves
the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal muscles
and skin. Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are
removed from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen.
The abdominal muscles may be tightened. Note that this
is a different procedure than liposuction.
Indications
Abdominoplasty
can be helpful when:
- Diet
and exercise have not corrected severe muscle
weakness, for instance, after multiple pregnancies
- Skin
and muscle cannot regain its normal tone,
which can occur with obesity
Abdominoplasty
is not used as a substitute for weight reduction.
In a complete abdominoplasty procedure, a long
horizontal incision is made in the natural fold under
the belly, the "bikini line". Skin is also
cut around the umbilicus, and the fat and skin are
pulled away from the muscle in a large area.
Risks
The
risks of bleeding and infection are present
for all surgeries. Additional risks of blood
clots and infection also exist.
Expectations
after surgery
The
patient can expect to feel some pain and discomfort
for several days after surgery, which can be
managed with pain medications . Resting with
the legs and hips bent may reduce pressure
on the abdomen during the recommended 1 -
3 day hospital stay.
Convalescence
An
elastic support similar to a girdle, worn for
2 - 3 weeks, provides extra abdominal support
while healing. Strenuous activity and straining
should be avoided for 4 weeks.
The
scars will become lighter in color and flatter
during the next 3 - 6 months.
Skin is stretched downward, excess skin and
fat trimmed away, and a new hole is cut for the umbilicus.
The incisions are stitched closed.
The patient can expect to feel some pain and
discomfort for several days after surgery, which can
be managed with pain medications. Resting with the
legs and hips bent (flexed) will reduce pressure (tension)
on the abdomen during the recommended 2 to 3 day hospital
stay. The remaining scar will fade with time
Need more information about tummy tuck surgery?
If you would like more information about Tummy Tuck
Surgery offered by our Sandon House Clinic, or whether
Abdominal Reduction Surgery is right for you, please
contact us
today.
For more information about Abdominal Reduction Surgery
in Blackpool , Preston and the North West, call 01772
663977 or email
for further details.
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