Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove sagging skin, excess fat and correction of spaced abdominal muscles (diastasis). It restores the tight and smooth contour of the abdomen, especially after pregnancy, significant weight loss or as we age.
It is important that you are at least 18 years old, have a stable weight, good general health, personal motivation for the operation and realistic expectations for the result.
Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon will talk to you about all your questions and expectations. The choice of a breast lift method is carried out individually, together with the specialist. Women who are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding are usually advised to postpone surgery.
Informed consent is a mandatory document that contains a detailed description of the procedure, possible risks and complications, anesthesia and financial conditions. It is signed after careful familiarization and the opportunity to ask questions to the plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.
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The surgical incision is located under the navel, in an area that remains hidden by the underwear. The skin and adipose tissue are lifted, and if necessary, the navel is released and prepared for moving. Strengthening of the straight abdominal muscles is performed, which contributes to improving the shape and stability of the abdominal wall. Then excess skin and fat are removed, the navel is positioned in an anatomically correct place, and the incisions are closed with resorbable sutures that do not require removal. In cases where it is not necessary to move the navel, miniabdominoplasty is performed, with the incision located lower. Abdominoplasty can be combined with liposuction to achieve an even better aesthetic result.
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Drains are placed for a period of 24 to 48 hours, and the patient wakes up with elastic underwear, necessary in the postoperative period. All necessary medications – antibiotics and painkillers – are administered intravenously during the hospital stay, and the pain is usually moderate and well controlled. A stay in the healthcare facility for observation within 48 to 72 hours is required.
Each patient recovers for a different period of time.
Revision surgery: It is performed after a complication or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.
The incisions are made along the old marks. Recovery is faster and easier.
If there is body hair in the area of surgical intervention, it should be shaved immediately before surgery.
Reception of a light dinner
A prerequisite is not to be on your period on the day of the operation and not to be pregnant!
Medication intake – only with water
You can drink a small cup of coffee, tea, water or juice
(if the operation is after 14:00)
No food
No nightgown, slippers or towel are needed – only personal toiletries.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and no pain is felt during the operation. In the postoperative period, moderate discomfort is possible, which is usually successfully controlled with medication.
Initial recovery takes about 2–3 weeks, with most patients returning to work after 10–15 days. Full recovery and shaping of the final result occurs within a few months.
The incision is located low in the abdomen, so the scar remains hidden under the underwear. Over time, the scar fades significantly, but remains permanent.
Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Petrov, dr. Lafcis et al. Lozanov. Our specialists will evaluate your case and prepare an individual treatment plan.
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