Abdominoplasty
Procedure: Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Length: 2 to 5 hours. Anesthesia: General, or local with sedation. In/Outpatient: Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery. Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months. Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation. 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. http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patients_consumers/procedures/Abdominoplasty.cfm Dr. Morwood is a board certified plastic surgeon in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Please call (831) 646-8661 to set up a consultation.Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip. Patients who intend to lose a lot of weight should postpone the surgery. Also, women who plan future pregnancies should wait, as vertical muscles in the abdomen that are tightened during surgery can separate again during pregnancy. If you have scarring from previous abdominal surgery, your doctor may recommend against abdominoplasty or may caution you that scars could be unusually prominent. Procedure: Flatten abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Length: 2 to 5 hours. Anesthesia: General, or local with sedation. In/Outpatient: Either depending on individual circumstances and extent of surgery. Side Effects: Temporary pain. Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, bruising, tiredness for several weeks or months. Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss. Need for a second operation. 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. http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patients_consumers/procedures/Abdominoplasty.cfm Dr. Morwood is a board certified plastic surgeon in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Please call (831) 646-8661 to set up a consultation. |
