Abdominoplasty procedure

Is abdominoplasty a major surgery?

How much does a full abdominoplasty cost?

What are the risks of abdominoplasty surgery?

A personal consultation with your board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon will determine the best option for you. Here are some different kinds of Abdominoplasty:

. Full Abdominoplasty

In addition to the incision across the lower abdomen, a traditional Abdominoplasty involves an incision around the navel. Excess skin is removed, muscles are tightened and liposuction may be used to contour the abdomen. This surgery removes skin from above the navel down to the pubic area that has been compromised by pregnancies, genetic laxity or obesity.

. Mini Abdominoplasty

If you only need a small amount of skin or fat removed, you can have a mini Abdominoplasty.

A single incision is made in the pubic area, which will be placed as low as possible and can range from a few inches to the entire span of your abdomen. Through this incision, your surgeon will remove excess skin, tighten slack muscles and possibly use liposuction to further refine the area. The ideal candidate for a mini-Abdominoplasty has laxity and protrusion below the navel. A mini-Abdominoplasty is usually recommended for those who have always been in fairly good shape but cannot achieve their aesthetic goals with diet and exercise.

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. Extended or High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty

If you have excess skin in the love handles or hips, your incision can be made longer to address this problem. The high lateral tension Abdominoplasty was one of the first procedures developed to address skin excess after significant weight loss or pregnancy. The technique uses a layer in the deeper tissue to support and maintain the repair. This procedure includes a Abdominoplasty in the front of the abdomen and transfers the lift over the hip to the side of the thigh to improve contour in this area, suspending and improving the hip and thigh. You can simulate the effect by grabbing the skin on the sides of your waist and pulling up as if you’re putting on a pair of pants.

About Iranian Surgery

Iranian surgery is an online medical tourism platform where you can find the best Abdominoplasty Surgeons. The price of Abdominoplasty in Iran can vary according to each individual’s case and will be determined based on photos and an in-person assessment with the doctor. So if you are looking for the cost of Abdominoplasty in Iran, you can contact us and get free consultation from Iranian surgery.

During Abdominoplasty Procedure

How is an Abdominoplasty procedure performed?

In this surgical procedure, your surgeon will remove your loose abdominal skin and tighten up your abdominal muscles with sutures.

. Your surgeon will mark your abdomen to indicate the location of the incisions, the center of your torso and the location of the repositioned navel.

. A solution of lidocaine (a local anesthetic) and epinephrine (a vasoconstrictor that controls bleeding by constricting blood vessels) will be injected.

. The primary Abdominoplasty incision will be above the pubic mound, from one hipbone to the other. In a full abdominoplasty, another incision is made around your navel. In a mini-Abdominoplasty, your surgeon will use a shorter incision.

. The surgeon will loosen the skin from your abdominal wall to your ribcage and then place sutures in the fascia of your abdominal muscles to pull them into a tighter position. This is the muscle repair portion of the surgery.

. After your abdominal muscles have been sutured, your surgeon will remove excess fat by liposuction or other methods. Your abdominal skin is then stretched down over your incision line and the excess skin is removed.

. Next, your surgeon will mark the placement of your navel. Although the skin around your navel has been moved, the navel almost always stays in the same place. Your surgeon cuts a hole through the redraped skin and sutures it around your navel.

. Your surgeon will use tissue glue, sutures, staples or Steri-Strips to close the incisions.

. In a full abdominoplasty, the surgeon will often insert one or more drains to prevent fluid buildup, which can cause pressure on the incision. The drain is a clear plastic tube placed through a very short incision below the main incision, which leads out of the body to a small oval-shaped bulb. Each time you empty a bulb and before you close it again, you will be asked to squeeze it to help drain the wound.

The goal of your aesthetic plastic surgeon and staff is to help you achieve the best results and to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable as possible.

How long does abdominoplasty surgery take?

Depending on what exactly you’re having done, the operation can take between two and four hours, but this may vary between surgeons.

10 common question about abdominoplasty procedure steps

1How long does it take to recover from a tummy tuck?

The recovery time for a tummy tuck varies for each individual, but generally takes at least 6-8 weeks. In general, the recovery is at least six weeks after a tummy tuck surgery. Our patients have drainage tubes in for seven days at which time they are told not to go back to work.

2Is abdominoplasty major surgery?

Summary: Abdominoplasty—sometimes called "tummy tuck"—has a higher risk of major complications than other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, reports a new study. Abdominoplasty is done to remove excess skin and tissue from the abdomen, to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile.

3How do you prepare for an abdominoplasty?

In preparing for tummy tuck surgery, you may be asked to: Get lab testing or a medical evaluation. Take certain medications or adjust your current medications. Stop smoking. Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding.

4How do you prepare for an abdominoplasty?

5How do you prepare for an abdominoplasty?

6How dangerous is a tummy tuck?

As with any surgery, there are risks. You may have an increased risk of complications if you have poor circulation, diabetes, heart, lung, or liver disease, or if you smoke. Complications can include: Scarring.

7Which is better liposuction or tummy tuck?

For most patients, a tummy tuck is the surest way to achieve this result. Liposuction is a wonderful tool for removing fat in areas of the body with tight skin, such as the hips, saddleback and flanks. ... In contrast, abdominoplasty removes not just the fat but also the extra skin and tightens up the muscles.

8How can I reduce my stomach fat?

Here are 20 effective tips to lose belly fat, backed by scientific studies. Eat Plenty of Soluble Fiber. ... Avoid Foods That Contain Trans Fats. ... Don't Drink Too Much Alcohol. ... Eat a High-Protein Diet. ... Reduce Your Stress Levels. ... Don't Eat a Lot of Sugary Foods. ... Do Aerobic Exercise (Cardio)

9Do they put you to sleep for a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck. Your surgeon will put you to sleep via general anesthesia. After you're sedated, they'll make an incision at the bottom of the skin that covers your abdominal wall.

10Can Stomach Fat be surgically removed?

Abdominal wall surgery is a procedure that improves the appearance of flabby, stretched-out abdominal (belly) muscles and skin. It is also called a tummy tuck. It can range from a simple mini-tummy tuck to more extensive surgery. Abdominal wall surgery is not the same as liposuction, which is another way to remove fat.

2 Comments

reza says:

February 2, 2022 at 8:43 pm

how much distance between forchet and public incision(cm?)

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- Iranian Surgery Adviser says:
  
  February 3, 2022 at 2:05 pm
  
  hello there. the distance depends on how much fat you have, your weight, your body shape and the doctors technique.
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