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Abdomen
Abdomen – Both men and women store extra fat
under the skin and abdominal wall. Consequently, both are affected
after major weight loss causing the appearance of loose skin on
the abdomen. In addition to being aesthetically unappealing, hanging
skin along the lower part of the abdomen can cause a skin condition
referred to as interiginous dermatitis. Because the skin under the
extra fold of abdominal skin is moist it chafes and becomes red,
irritated and painful. In some cases it may have an odor. In extreme
cases the skin can bleed and also become infected. This area needs
to be kept dry. In the case of a skin infection medical treatment
including antibiotics may be necessary. A more permanent solution
to hanging skin is a plastic surgery procedure called an abdominoplasty
or tummy tuck. This procedure is designed to remove the extra skin
and tighten loose muscles.
Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck
Cosmetic surgery after weight loss - Surgical
Solutions For Weight Loss Patients
Abdominoplasty/ Tummy Tuck
General Abdominoplasty Information: The
extra abdominal skin and fat can be surgically removed and the abdominal
muscles can be tightened by the abdominoplasty procedure. Generally
in major weight loss patients the circumferential abdominoplasty
is recommended to address the excess skin that extends around to
the back. If a standard abdominoplasty is performed the patient
may be left with what is referred to as, “dog ears” which
are basically extra skin at the sides of the waist. The tummy tuck
surgery can be performed by using a variety of incisions depending
on each patient’s surgical needs. Generally the incisions are
placed in areas that can be hidden by undergarments and clothes.
At your consultation, Dr. Corbin will evaluate your needs and discuss
your personal surgical plan to give you the best overall result.
Like all operations there are surgical risks associated with the
abdominoplasty and these will also be thoroughly discussed.
General Abdominoplasty Information
Length of Surgery: 2 to 5 Hours
Location: Accredited Surgery Center or Hospital
Anesthesia: General
Abdominoplasty Recovery Time: The patient
can usually return to work in 2 to 3 weeks depending on the individual.
Exercise and strenuous activity may be done at 4 to 6 weeks following
surgery.
Abdominoplasty Post
Operative Results: Each patient heals differently; however
following the tummy tuck, surgery patients may experience temporary
pain, swelling, possible bruising, soreness and fatigue. Over time
the incisions will fade and flatten becoming less visible. It has
been our experience that patients are very happy with their post
op results and their new look following a tummy tuck.
Helpful Surgery Hints: Be in good mental
and physical health. Any herbal medications must be stopped 2 weeks
prior to surgery. Discontinue any use of Aspirin and anti- inflammatory
drugs two weeks before surgery. Maintain a healthy diet, exercise
regularly and do not smoke. Female patients taking birth control
pills must stop taking the pills one month prior to surgery and
one month after surgery. Help improve post operative healing by
taking our surgical pre and postoperative vitamins.
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