Tummy tuck

Tummy tuck

The unattractive appearance of the abdomen gives women both psychological and psychological discomfort. It is possible to bring the abdomen into a flawless look with the help of abdominal plastics – abdominoplasty.

This is a tummy tuck with plastic surgery. It allows you to remove excess skin in the waist and abdomen, as well as to correct the silhouette, to solve the problem of divergence of the abdominal muscles (that is, diastasis).

Tummy tuck in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov will allow you to get an abdomen with a strong corset of muscles, with an anatomically and naturally correctly located navel, with beautiful contours and a well-defined waistline.

Indications for abdominal plastic surgery

Defects in the abdomen are the result of various reasons. This can be, for example, a rapid weight loss as a result of an unbalanced diet. As a result of this weight loss, the skin can sag severely. As a result, a kind of “apron” is formed.

As for women, pregnancy and childbirth in most cases are the cause of excessive stretching of the muscles and the fascial layer (that is, muscle deformation) as well as the appearance of excess skin.

In addition, the loss of skin tone and muscle elasticity has a negative impact on the overall health, namely: the functioning of the digestive system, internal organs, heart and blood vessels, and the respiratory system.

   Thus, the indications for abdominal plastic surgery are:

• Weakening and divergence of the rectus abdominis muscles.
• Sagging skin around the navel.
• Formation of an “apron” of leather and fat.
• Unattractive stretch marks on the skin.
• Descent of the tissues of the anterior abdominal wall.
• Excess skin that has formed due to rapid weight loss.

Varieties of abdominal plastic surgery

Tummy tuck involves a fairly complex surgical intervention. The plastic surgeon removes excess skin as well as subcutaneous fat. In addition, the aponeurosis, muscle diastasis is corrected, a new hole for the navel is formed.

The technique of abdominal plastic surgery depends on each individual case. First of all, the anatomical features of the patient are taken into account.

To obtain a flawless result and the ultimate success of an abdominoplasty, a plastic surgeon must be a true professional in this field. All manipulations are highly accurate. The main task of a plastic surgeon is to protect vital organs from damage.

All plastic surgeons at the Andrey Kharkov Clinic undergo special training and have many years of practical experience.

Conditionally, abdominoplasty can be divided into 2 groups: mini abdominoplasty and complete abdominoplasty.

• Mini abdominoplasty

It involves small incisions and a short rehabilitation period. There are perumbilical mini-abdominoplasty or mini-abdominoplasty with an incision in the bikini area, with de-epidermis of the skin. In most cases, mini-abdominoplasty is combined with liposuction of the anterior abdominal wall.

• Full abdominoplasty

In this case, the surgeon makes an incision in the bikini area. Thus, it is possible to remove the skin, suture the muscles of the abdominal wall and shape the navel again.

Significant sagging of the skin on the sides and abdomen, back and thighs requires a more serious approach, with incisions in the lower back, along the sides.

If it is necessary to tighten the muscles, preference is given to another variant of abdominoplasty – endoscopic. Such an operation is less traumatic because the doctor doesn’t remove the excess skin.

Before  the surgery, the patient must pass the prescribed list of tests (blood, urine, X-ray, ECG, etc.).

The duration of the surgery in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov is 90 minutes.

Rehabilitation period

After the surgery the patient stays in the hospital for the first day. In the future, rehabilitation continues at home. The stitches are not removed after the operation; special compression garments must be worn for 4 weeks. The duration of the main stage of the rehabilitation period is 14-18 days.

In the first few weeks after abdominal plastic surgery, tissue edema, general weakness, painful sensations when moving can be observed. They gradually come on their own and completely disappear a few months after the surgery.

Restrictions of the rehabilitation period: it is forbidden to take a hot shower or bath, sauna. In addition, it is recommended to give up sunburn and active sunbathing.

Contraindications for tummy tuck

Tummy tuck is not performed if the following contraindications are present:

1. Serious obesity.
2. Diabetes mellitus.
3. Oncology.
4. The course of infectious and inflammatory processes in the body.
5. Pregnancy and lactation.
6. Problems with blood clotting.
7. Severe renal, heart failure.
8. Problem with lungs and liver.

Benefits of tummy tuck in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

You will be able to evaluate the final result of abdominal plastic surgery in six months or a year. This time is more than enough for the disappearance of postoperative tissue edema. In addition, scars will become less noticeable.

All the unpleasant sensations of the rehabilitation period will be quickly forgotten after you see an amazing result:

• Flat, toned abdomen without excess fat and folds.
• Slim waist.
• Elastic, smooth, firm skin.
• Slim waist.
• Increased skin tone.
• Improvement of the general condition of the musculature.

Abdominal plastic surgery in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov is performed at the highest professional level. At the disposal of patients: modern equipment, high-quality materials and sources, affordable pricing policy.

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