Abdominoplasty is an ideal surgery for those who have lost weight suddenly or women who after pregnancy have a flabby abdomen. Although it is quite popular, it is still not as well known as liposuction. This makes that there are many hoaxes around it, that's why today in Sculpture Clinic we will tell you some myths and truths about abdominoplasty..
What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery that corrects imperfections in the abdominal area, such as excess fat, excess skin or tightness or damage to the abdominal muscles. Normally, this happens after sudden weight loss or after going through a pregnancy.
It should be clarified that abdominoplasty, although it uses some liposuction techniques is not a lipo. It is a different surgery.
This surgery is recommended for people with natural abdominal flaccidity, women who after going through pregnancy their abdominal muscles have relaxed and the skin has not returned to its place. Also for those who have lost weight suddenly leaving excess skin.
Other necessary requirements to be a candidate for abdominoplasty are:
- To enjoy good health.
- Having flaccidity in the abdominal area that cannot be solved neither with exercise nor with diets.
- Be clear about the results you want and have realistic expectations.
People who are not suitable for this surgery are those who have diseases that may worsen after surgery. It is also not recommended to perform this surgery if the patient plans to become pregnant in the future, as the results will be lost.
Keep in mind that after an evaluation will be your doctor who will determine whether or not you are suitable to undergo abdominoplasty.
Myths and truths about abdominoplasty
Although with the passage of time abdominoplasty has become popular there is still some ignorance around it. Generating hoaxes and myths that are reinforced by word of mouth. That is why we recommend you to do research before undergoing any plastic surgery.
The most common myths and truths about abdominoplasty are:
Combat overweight
One of the most common myths is that abdominoplasty is used to remove abdominal fat from a person with obesity. So many people believe that you can do a tummy tuck with overweight, but not.
Many times the doctor instructs the patient to lose weight in order to undergo this process. As we mentioned before, this procedure is for people who are close to their ideal weight, but still have sagging skin and weakened muscles.
The navel is lost after surgery
This is completely false, although a lot of excess skin is removed, the surgeon will always try to place the navel in the abdomen making sure it looks as natural as possible.
The procedure removes all stretch marks
When you are pregnant or overweight, it is normal for stretch marks to form in the abdominal area because the skin stretches.
When an abdominoplasty is performed , much of the striated skin is stretched and removed. So much of this may disappear, but it is not the surgeon's priority to remove it completely.
Hospitalization will be required
This is true, after undergoing this procedure the patient will have to be hospitalized for 1 to 3 days depending on the extent of the surgery. This is to monitor the patient in case there is an anomaly.
You cannot have a tummy tuck after undergoing a cesarean section.
This is completely false, the patients who most often undergo abdominoplasties are women who have given birth. The cesarean section will not cause any obstacle to the procedure.
Although it is necessary to wait 8 to 10 months after childbirth to have a tummy tuck, which also debunks the myth that immediately after giving birth you can undergo one.
The extracted fat can be used and placed in the buttocks.
This is false, as lipotransfer can only be performed when the fat is removed with liposuction. It is also necessary that the fat is treated before it is returned to the body.
You will be scarred forever
This is part myth and part truth, like all cosmetic surgery abdominoplasty leaves scars, but this need not be a problem. Since the surgeon seeks to strategically position the incisions so that when they heal they can be hidden under the underwear or bikini. It should also be noted that with the passage of time the scars will flatten and lighten.
How is abdominoplasty performed?
The first step of the procedure is anesthesia, usually general anesthesia is used. Although in some cases an epidural is used, the anesthesiologist will choose the anesthesia that suits you best.
Then the surgeon will begin to make incisions in the abdominal area, the size and location will depend greatly on the amount of skin and the procedure to be done. For example, in partial abdominoplasty the surgeon will make few incisions and of short length. In any of the cases these will be made in strategic places so that they are easy to hide.
Subsequently, the surgeon separates the skin of the abdomen up to the ribs in order to expose the abdominal muscles. He will proceed to tighten the muscles and join them in the middle, since obesity or pregnancy tends to separate them. This will give the patient a firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.
Once finished, the separated skin will be stretched down to the pubis, the excess skin will be removed and then the navel will be positioned so that it looks natural. Finally, it will be sutured, a drainage tube will be placed and bandaged.
Today we have talked about myths and truths about abdominoplasty to inform you about this effective surgery and encourage you to take one. If you need to undergo a tummy tuck in Madrid Spain contact us.
