Abdominoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that people undergo to remove scars, excess skin, fat, and stretch marks. It, in fact, encompasses a wide range of techniques and subrocedures, which may target specific regions of the abdomen or address certain issues. Treatment also involves tightening the abdominal muscles to improve the body contour and promote anatomically correct recovery.
The procedure involves a horizontal incision in the area between the navel and the pubic hairline. The length and shape of this incision depend on the nature of the problem. The abdominal skin is lifted, and work begins on strengthening the weakened abdominal muscles.
Then, a second incision is made – if the surgeon deems it necessary – to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen and to reposition the navel. The surgeon pulls the skin of the upper abdomen downwards, like a rolling curtain, bringing the two halves of the abdomen together.
Excess skin is removed before both areas are stitched together, making the surface of the abdomen flatter and tighter. At this stage, a new opening for the navel is formed before it is sutured. To close the large incisions created during the procedure, stitches, special adhesives, clips, and tapes are used.
The surgery may vary greatly in duration, lasting from 2 to 5 hours. The exact surgical procedure is determined during a preliminary examination and consultation with the operating surgeon, at this stage surgery duration can be assessed more precisely, and the doctor makes sure that this surgery will be safe and effecient for the patient.
The exact price is determined individually for each case, though on average such a surgery costs around $1250 in Ukraine.
Yes, it is possible to combine abdominoplasty and postpartum breast correction. This approach, known as a “mommy makeover,” involves multiple procedures performed in a single surgical session to address the aesthetic changes that occur in a woman’s body after pregnancy and childbirth. However, the decision to combine these procedures should be made in consultation with a plastic surgeon, who can assess individual health factors and determine the best course of action for each patient.
No, unfortunately blood coagulation issues are a strict contraindication for non-essential surgical manipulations.
During transumbilical plastic surgery, a cosmetic incision is made around the navel, typically measuring about 3-4 cm. Subsequently, under endoscopic control and depending on the size of the defect, the aponeurosis is separated at a distance of 10-16 cm along the edge of the diastasis.
