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After pregnancy, giving birth, or a great weight loss
the abdominal (especially the lower) part of the body
changes, which affects the skin, the fatty tissue and
the abdominal muscles as well. Stria develop on the
skin, the quantity and size of the fat tissue increases
in the lower abdomen, the muscles of the abdominal wall
loosen or even diverge.
In case of an exceeding descent, a so called "slip-tummy"
develops where fungus caused inflammations are frequent.
These changes are usually resistant to exercise, special
lotions and treatments, and only small results can be
achieved.
What can you do?
The method to really correct these alterations is the
abdominoplasty. The goal is to reconstruct the shape
of the abdominal wall, especially the lower part of
the body, to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
This is the only method capable to make the stria disappear.
During the surgery the excess skin and fat is removed,
the scar is planned so that the underwear or swimsuit
should cover it.
The operation is done in general anesthesia so a 2-3
days hospital care is necessary. After the surgery you
should wear a support garment. The stitches are removed
in 2 weeks.
The abdominoplasty may be performed at the same time
with other surgery. It can be combined with abdominal
or femoral hernia, as well as gynecological operations,
or liposuction.
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Ptosis after
more pregnancies - correction with abdominoplasty
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2 years after
the procedure the scar is barely visible
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Frequently asked questions:
- When can I get some tan?
After the scar is healed it is possible to sunbath
but the scar cannot be object of strong sunlight within
1 year after the surgery.
- Can I give birth after an abdominoplasty?
It is advised to plan this surgery after pregnancies.
Giving birth is however possible following the procedure
but a small descent may develop again.
- Will my abdomen change by weight fluctuations?
The descent may redevelop in case of an extensive
weight fluctuation, but not at the same degree as
before.
- Will my scar be nice?
It is not certain. We cannot promise an invisible
scar in advance. The scar healing depends partially
on the surgery but also on the individual disposition.
A post operational scar treatment may help a lot.
- Will I be able to wear a 2 piece swimsuit?
Yes! The scars will be hidden by the swimsuit, only
the scar around the navel will be visible.
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