Abdominoplasty

In time, after large fluctuations in weight, especially in women after pregnancy often occurs relaxation of muscles and skin of the abdomen. By remove excess skin and fat of the abdomen and is tightening the muscles of the abdominal wall. The surgery is under general anesthesia and lasts from 2 to 4 hours.

Through an horizontal incision in the lower abdomen to be covered by the underwear, removal of the excess skin and fat of the abdomen,

Tighten the abdominal muscles and the navel is placed in his new position. The patient remains for 2 to 3 days in hospital. The stitches are removed 15 days after surgery, unless aporrofisima.

Post-operative swelling and bruises disappear gradually over several weeks. After surgery, the patient needs to reduce his/her occupations for 2 to 3 weeks and to avoid physical activity for 4 weeks. Must be the continuing use of a special zone for the above period. With this procedure we can achieve impressive results, but it is important to understand that the scars of the incisions and whether it will mature and fade with the passage of time, will be permanently visible.
It is recommended to have completed childbearing cycle before the intervention or at least avoid pregnancy for three years.

Surgery duration: 
2 - 4 hours
Αnesthesia: 
1
Hospitalization: 
2-3 days
State after surgery: 
Temporary swelling and ecchymosis, numbness, pain, sensitivity to abdominal wall
Recovery time: 
At work: 2-4 weeks. At the gym: in 6-8 weeks. Improvement of scars: several months to year.
Results standing: 
Permanent