Do you have loose sagging skin in your belly? And are you wondering how to get rid of it? then Abdominoplasty is the answer to your problem.
This cosmetic surgery removes the unwanted excess fat in the lower and middle abdomen area and tightens the skin around the abdomen wall.
Patients usually vary from old-aged people to pregnant women to those who have lost a lot of weight. With age skin tends to become loose, so going for this surgery can become their solution. Post pregnancies, women often end up with saggy skin even after lots of dieting and medications. In such a situation finding the right abdominoplasty surgeon should be your call. However, women who are looking forward to other pregnancies after the surgery should stick away from it as the results are likely to be undone. Abdominoplasty is also the right choice if you have lost a tremendous amount of weight through your exercise and dieting cycle, as even then you are prone to end up with excess fat deposits around your tummy.
PROCEDURE
Also known as tummy tuck surgery, it lasts for about 1 to 5 hours. There are multiple procedures that you and the abdominoplasty surgeon will choose after thorough discussion. Such as-
- Complete Abdominoplasty
- Partial Abdominoplasty
- Extended Abdominoplasty
- High Lateral Tension Tummy tuck technique
- FAB or Floating abdominoplasty
- Circumferential abdominoplasty
- Combination procedures
After the patient is sedated with general anesthesia, the operation will be performed. However, there are a few prerequisites that your surgeon will suggest to you.
BEFORE THE SURGERY
You will need to need to take the medications as mentioned in the prescription by the doctor. A balanced fine diet is preferred starting from a few weeks before the surgery.
Like most cosmetic surgeries, even in abdominoplasty, the doctors avoid restraining from smoking, as it often causes all the effects of the surgery to fade away.
Before the surgery, it is advisable if you make a few necessary arrangements like finding a friend or a person who can help you with things for at least one-day post-surgery and finding items like petroleum jelly, ice packs, and bathroom seats, and a hand-held shower ready.
AFTER THE SURGERY
The patient will be strongly advised by their abdominoplasty surgeon to stay away from straightening their torso, as it might cause tensions in the operated area.
A bit of walking and light exercises is advisable to avoid swelling and blood clots in the legs and improve the recovery time of the patient. Sponge baths are preferred after the surgery.
The patient is expected to recover between around 2 to 6 weeks, depending upon their immune system and how strong their abdomen muscles are. All the red marks and scars of incisions due to the surgery are expected to vanish completely by 9 months.
COSTS
Depending upon the complexity of the procedure and the experience of your abdominoplasty surgeon the costs may vary from 5000 USD to 9000 USD.
The price range might go high, but a good surgeon saves you from all the fatal complications that can occur during the surgery.