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ABDOMINOPLASTY
Abdominoplasty
is the surgical procedure designed to flatten
a protruding abdomen by tightening the muscles
in the abdominal wall and removing excess fatty
tissue and skin. There are three basic techniques
used to flatten a protruding abdomen. Liposuction
alone can produce a thin abdominal wall for some.
If your excess skin is below your navel, a mini
tummy tuck may be right for you. For those with
severe laxity of their abdominal muscle or excessive
skin, a full tummy tuck may be your solution.
| Procedure:
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Flatten
abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and
tightening muscles of abdominal wall.
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| Length: |
2
to 5 hours.
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| Anesthesia: |
General.
(Local with sedation - mini tummy tuck)
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| In/Outpatient: |
Either
depending on individual circumstances and
extent of surgery.
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| Side
Effects: |
Temporary
pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal
skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks
or months.
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| Risks: |
Blood
clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin
flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous
scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation.
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| Recovery: |
Back
to work: 2 to 4 weeks.
More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks
or more.
Fading and flattening of scars: 3
months to 2 years. |
| Abdominoplasty:
Before
& After Photos |
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"I
wanted to thank you. Now I am officially
dancing around the house! Really you have
changed my life. I couldn't even look
in a mirror before we started, and now
I look for mirrors! I think you're amazing.
It's unbelievable the difference you have
made in my life. I just wanted you to
know how happy I am. We couldn't have
imagined a better outcome."
--Jan
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