What is Abdominoplasty?
"Abdominoplasty" or surgical "tummy tuck" is an operation that removes and trims excess fat or sagging skin across the abdomen as well as muscles. The purpose of the operation to recreate and treat excess skin and fat of the abdominal cavity.
Abdominoplasty is often performed simultaneously with "liposuction" so that the client gets the best result. Also, the doctor can use the extracted fat to re-inject it into another part of the body such as the buttocks.
Who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty?
- Individuals who are experiencing skin laxity and loosening of muscles due to weight gain and loss.
- Individuals who have a lot of stretch marks on their abdomen skin.
- Women who have given birth and have a sagging skin.
What is included in the postoperative care following abdominoplasty?
It is recommended:
- to massage the body for the outflow of blood, which appeared as a result of the suction.
- to sleep in the shape of the English letter V to put less pressure on the place of suturing.
- to walk in a bent-over position to put less pressure on the place of suturing.
- to take your medications on time and as prescribed.
- to take vitamin C, take Anaheal capsule or natural pineapple. This accelerates the healing process and reduces swelling.
- to wear a girdle for up to 2 months and only take it off while taking a shower.
- to wear an hourglass waist trainer for up to one month.
- to start using a repairing cream 2 weeks after surgery.
- to improve the scar tissue using the Fotona laser one month after surgery. (The first session is free for our clients).
- to insert the vaseline gauze completely into the navel using tweezers. This should be done every other day for a month.
- to take a shower after two days with outside help, using water and soap.
- to use "Demu la Farrerr" ointment to reduce bruises effectively.
