Abdominoplasty

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A wrinkle or pendulous abdomen, which often arises after weight or abdominal (eg pregnancy) an aesthetic disturbing and may influence the self-confidence considerably. In this case, tummy tuck is a useful and appropriate.

What patients expected during the operation?

The tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia in. Above the pubic hair a "Wförmiger" incision is made, then the abdominal skin over the muscles that extend to ribs loose, and streamlined. The excess skin is removed and is in a weak abdominal wall sutured in addition the muscle layer.

What to do after the surgery?

After a tummy tuck necessarily bed rest is required, the legs must be bent slightly to avoid a strong tension of the sutures. When you first must be avoided getting up to much tension on the abdominal wall.

After a hospital stay of 3-4 days you should wear at home still for about 6-8 weeks, a compression pants and avoid physical exertion. Complications after a tummy tuck are extremely rare, tension can be after some time even after the.

Tummy Tuck - Preparation for the OP

Preliminary investigation required: laboratory 
Nikotinreduzierungauf than 5 cigarettes / day 2 weeks before and two weeks after surgery.

Possible symptoms that may occur one after surgery:

Pain is rare during the bed rest, but can easily be corrected.

As for the OP must be respected?

Sutures or staples be removed after about two weeks.

Hospital stay 3-4 days.

Compression bandage for 4-6 weeks.

Sport and physical activity should be avoided for 3-4 months.

Work is possible after 2 weeks.

In some cases, abdominoplasty and liposuction are performed simultaneously. A previous diet may be useful and earnings improve.

Further questions to the tummy tuck?

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