Abdominoplasty – tummy tuck with the help of plastic surgery. This type of procedure is justified, as saggy, flabby stomach is a very common problem for many women.
Indications for tummy tuck:
• Stretch marks arising on the skin as a result of changes in the body after pregnancy;
• An accumulation of fat in the abdomen, which is manifested in the lack of a waist;
• Postpartum prolapse of the anterior abdominal wall, forming the so-called "abdominal apron";
• The divergence of direct muscles of abdomen;
• Defects and postoperative scars that spoil the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen;
Contraindications to tummy tuck:
o a Significant degree of obesity;
o Heart failure;
o Pulmonary insufficiency;
o diabetes mellitus;
o Panarama pregnancy;
o post-operative scars in the area above the navel;
o Prone to allergies, intolerance to anesthesia;
o the Presence of inflammatory processes in the body;
o the Age of 18 years;
o abnormalities in the blood clotting system.
Types of abdominoplasty
Depending on the complexity of the changes required in the correction of the abdominal wall that provide:
— Full tummy tuck, which requires a mandatory transfer of the umbilical ring, as a result of significant changes in the structure of the abdominal wall. The operation lasts for 3-4 hours;
— Мини-абдоминопластика – операция по частичной коррекции брюшной стенки, не требующая переноса пупочного кольца. Продолжительность операции 1,5-3 часа. Восстановление проходит достаточно быстро — буквально 2-3 недели, во время которых пациентке необходимо носить специальное компрессионное утягивающее белье (http://pyjama-party.ru/catalog/products/korrektiruyushchee-bele/).
The progress of the operation:
1. Made two cuts: one above the pubic hair (bikini area), the second one around the navel. The length of the incisions is selected depending on the complexity of the operation;
2. With the help of the laser equipment, greatly reduces blood loss from the abdominal wall separated the skin and body tissue;
3. Excess breast tissue is shifted and using the tools and highlights the muscles of the abdominal wall;
4. You are strengthening the muscles of the peritoneum by sutures;
5. The return of the navel in place and, if necessary, its re-formation;
6. Applying a cosmetic seam and the establishment of drainage to drain excess fluid from the peritoneum;
7. Rehabilitation activities until complete recovery and removal of sutures.
The surgery is performed under General anesthesia from 1.5 to 4 hours. The recovery period is from one to four weeks depending on characteristics of the organism.
