Who should have abdominoplasty?

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Abdominal wall surgery helps us to have a firmer bust, smooth skin and regain confidence for women or even men. Abdominal wall surgery also helps to remove bad skin. However, not everyone is indicated for abdominoplasty.

1. What is abdominoplasty?

Bad skin areas in the abdomen such as scarred skin, postpartum stretch marks, wrinkled skin... make you lose confidence. In order to regain confidence for those who have wrinkled, sagging abdominal skin, tummy tuck surgery was born.
Abdominoplasty is a form of plastic surgery that removes the bad skin in the abdominal wall, then stretches the remaining skin around to replace the removed skin. When performing surgery to remove the bad skin, it is possible to perform liposuction of the excess fat in the abdomen and treat the damaged abdominal wall muscles.
Usually after abdominoplasty about 1 year will see a firmer abdomen and smooth skin.
Advantages of abdominoplasty:
Significantly improved aesthetics on the body, specifically the abdomen. Post-surgery helps patients feel more comfortable, improve quality of life and increase self-confidence. Can help lose weight, reduce excess fat if necessary during the implementation. Improve function and psychology, can adjust their weight more easily. Cons of abdominoplasty:
Any invasive surgery carries some risks, so is abdominoplasty. There may be some risks such as:
Wounds take a long time to heal, the phenomenon of fluid accumulation or hematoma. Scars are slightly exposed on the skin, sticky or disproportionate. Scars that are widespread, bulging, or uneven (keloids). The navel is disproportionate or unnatural looking due to pulling during surgery. In some cases, the scar is overstretched. Sometimes pubic hair is ingrown upwards. Because of the possible risks, abdominoplasty should be performed by well-trained and experienced doctors to avoid unnecessary risks.

2. Who should have abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty is specifically indicated for some subjects such as:
Postpartum women (at least 6 months postpartum), stretch marks, flabby, sagging skin. People with sudden weight loss cause the abdominal skin to stretch, excess skin because the skin does not shrink to keep up. People who are overweight, obese and have a large waistline, weak abdominal wall, unbeautiful belly skin, and wrinkles make themselves feel uncomfortable, heavy and have a desire to have a slim body. Excess skin after abdominal liposuction This surgery is applicable to both men and women over 18 years old and there are no contraindications to surgery.

3. Abdominal shaping techniques

There are two main abdominoplasty techniques, namely total abdominoplasty and partial abdominoplasty.
3.1 Total abdominoplasty In this case, the doctor will make a large cut in the lower abdomen just above the pubic area from the waist to the hip. A second incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissues. The skin is then separated from the abdominal wall. Next, the abdominal muscles are repositioned, fat accumulates here and excess skin is removed. Next, proceed to create a new navel. Finally, the remaining skin will be stretched and sewn together.
3.2 Partial abdominoplasty In this case the surgeon will make a short incision in the lower abdomen. Next, the skin is separated from the abdominal wall below the navel, accumulated fat and excess skin is removed. The remaining skin will be stretched together and sewn in place. This surgery is suitable for people who have fat in the lower abdomen.

4. Notes before and after abdominal wall surgery

4.1 Notes before surgery The operator is examined before surgery to assess risk factors, excluding cases that are contraindicated for surgery. Pre-anesthesia visit at least 48 hours before commencing surgery. Do not smoke for at least 1 month before and 1 month after surgery, as smoking can slow the healing of scars. It is possible that the patient does not take oral contraceptives, especially those with associated increased risk factors such as obesity, poor venous condition, blood clotting disorders ... Do not use pills containing the drug. aspirin for 10 days before surgery. 4.2 Post-operative care After surgery, it is necessary to stay in the hospital and change the dressing daily from 2 to 5 days depending on the patient's health condition. After discharge from the hospital, wash and change the wound dressing daily, re-examine and remove the sutures after 7 to 10 days. Should wear a tummy tuck as directed for a minimum of 1 month. Do not work for 2 to 4 weeks. Start doing light chores after 6 weeks. After surgery, there may be some signs such as: Difficulty walking at first, feeling difficult to stand up straight, stretching the skin in the abdomen, bruising and pain after surgery. Numbness in the abdomen will last for several months to several years. Incision scars are usually red during the first 2 to 3 months and will gradually decrease from 3 months onwards over 1 to 2 years. Avoid exposing the scar site to the sun and UV rays for at least 3 months. Abdominoplasty can be applied to many subjects with bad skin areas in the abdomen without contraindications to surgery. Abdominoplasty surgery helps to tighten the abdominal skin, thereby regaining confidence in life. There can be many risks during the surgery, so if there is a desire or need, the customer needs to visit and perform at reputable facilities, experienced and qualified doctors. .
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