Treatment duration
2 -3 hours
Anaesthesia
Anesthesia
Association
Compression girdle
Clinic stay
1 - 2 days
Follow-up treatments
Dressing change
Recovery time
1 - 2 weeks
Treatment duration
2 -3 hours
Anaesthesia
Anesthesia
Association
Compression girdle
Clinic stay
1 - 2 days
Follow-up treatments
Dressing change
Recovery time
1 - 2 weeks
A Tighter and Slimmer Belly is a Feel Good Factor
Over time, unfortunately, the skin becomes more elastic and the abdominal wall loses tone. Even if the muscles are trained, the connective tissue slackens. Especially after a significant weight reduction or after pregnancy the overstretched skin does not manage to shrink again and an excess of skin remains, which does not want to disappear even through sports or other treatments.
Here, a correction can be made by tightening the abdominal wall (abdominoplasty).
The extent of the correction depends on the local excess of tissue and ranges from a mini-abdominoplasty to abdominoplasty with displacement of the belly button. To remove troublesome fat deposits, the operation can also be performed with a
Liposuction
can be combined.
Abdominoplasty
- Miniabdominoplasty
- Abdominoplasty
- Closure abdominal wall hernia
- Closure umbilical hernia
- Body lift
Abdominoplasty can and sometimes must be accompanied by stabilization of the abdominal wall. We advise you on what is useful and necessary.
Frequently asked questions
The questions and answers listed here are frequently requested examples and not a conclusive clarification. Your reading is not a substitute for an individual consultation. During this consultation, all relevant risks and possible side effects are explained in detail.
The tightening of the abdominal wall is performed under anesthesia. Mobility after surgery may be somewhat limited due to a feeling of tightness and pain. The hospital stay varies from one to three days. After surgery, a compression girdle must be worn for a period of six weeks.
The operation of abdominoplasty is very individual. The cost depends on the personal circumstances of each patient and the extent of the surgery. Such as a large or small abdominoplasty, with or without displacement of the belly button and abdominal wall lift. An indication of the binding costs is therefore only possible after a consultation and examination.
Abdominoplasty is a major procedure, so the tummy tuck surgery is performed in the hospital. At Palma-Planas Hospital you will have the security of a hospital and post-surgery care from trained and experienced nursing staff.
Pain is perceived differently from person to person. Normal are tensions and a feeling like sore muscles, but this usually subsides within a few days.
Wound drains required after abdominoplasty are usually removed after 2 or 3 days, depending on the amount of drainage.
I use self-dissolving threads. This eliminates the need to pull stitches. Otherwise, the suture material is pulled after 2 to 3 weeks.
After the abdominoplasty, a special compression girdle must be worn for three to six weeks to relieve pressure on the abdominal wall and the surgical area.
All activities that strain the abdomen, such as heavy lifting or carrying, should be avoided at first. Also, when coughing or sneezing, the abdominal wall should be relieved by laying hands on it. After six weeks, sports activities can be started.
The scars run like a cesarean section scar and are elongated to the sides. If the belly button has been moved, a circular scar is also created here.
They can have a not inconsiderable influence on a complication-free healing process. This begins before the operation with the renunciation of nicotine, which should also be continued after the operation in order to avoid wound healing disorders. Especially in abdominoplasty, the complication rate regarding wound healing disorders is significantly higher in nicotine abusers compared to non-smokers.
You should also avoid physical exertion and activities for six weeks after surgery. The same applies to direct sunlight.
During abdominoplasty, a lot of tissue is mobilized and tightened – despite wound drainage and compression by the girdle, bruising and wound water formation may occur, which must then be relieved. Wound healing disorders, although rare, are significantly increased in smokers.
