Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty removes selected excess skin and may tighten separated abdominal muscles. It is not a weight-loss operation and cannot remove visceral fat. The scar, extent of correction and recovery depend on anatomy, previous surgery and the amount of skin laxity.
Options may include full or limited abdominoplasty, muscle repair and carefully selected liposuction. The umbilicus may need repositioning in a full procedure. The correct plan cannot be determined by weight or photographs alone.
Candidates should be medically suitable, near a stable and sustainable weight and able to follow activity restrictions. Future pregnancy or major planned weight loss may compromise the result and can influence timing. Smoking and nicotine substantially increase wound-healing risk.
Early recovery involves tightness, swelling, bruising and restricted upright posture. Drains or compression may be used. Patients are encouraged to mobilize according to instructions while avoiding strain. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, seroma, delayed healing, skin or umbilical compromise, widened scars, asymmetry, persistent numbness, contour irregularity, blood clots and anaesthetic complications.
Send front, side and oblique photographs together with height, weight, pregnancy history, previous abdominal operations, smoking status and future weight or pregnancy plans.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Telman Arakelyan. Abdominal-wall symptoms or suspected hernia may require additional investigation.
