TUMMY TUCK

Abdominoplasty

Also known as lipectomy, its goal is to remove excess skin and fat from the lower part of the abdomen and is done with a technique to strengthen abdominal muscles that have been separated because of the increase in volume. The procedure might be paired with liposuction to better tone up the waist and back.

Who is it for?

Abdominoplasty is for patients who want to recover the firm and toned look of the abdomen, lost because of pregnancy or weight loss.

Recovery

For this procedure, staying in the hospital for one night is required, as well as 72 hours of rest after the surgery. Patients can go back to normal activity two weeks later and can return to exercising within one month after the surgery.

Side effects

As with any surgical procedure, there can be bleeding, infection, bruising or swelling, as well as pain or discomfort after the procedure and because of the stitches.