Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)

Who doesn’t want to be the owner of a perfect belly - flat and firm, like an athlete or in his youth? Losing a beautiful shape in the waist area is associated with age, pregnancy and childbirth, hormonal changes, sudden weight gain, or loss.

At the same time, diets and sports are often powerless. But there is a way to return attractiveness to this part of the body, and to person confidence - this is abdominoplasty or plastic surgery of the abdomen. After the operation, besides solving aesthetic problems, several physiological disorders as umbilical hernias, prolapse of some organs, etc. will be prevented.

To get the figure of your dreams, you need to take the first step - sign up for a free consultation at the Dobrobut MC clinic in Kyiv. The plastic surgeon will listen to the client, simulate on a computer what the final result will look like, tell about the nuances of the operation, and prescribe the necessary examination.

Who is abdominoplasty indicated for?

Abdominal defects can be congenital or acquired. They are conventionally grouped into 3 groups:

defects of the integument as stretch marks, postoperative scars, post-traumatic and burn marks;
removal of excess skin folds that arise with age, after dramatic weight loss, pregnancy and liposuction;
plastic surgery for formed hernias, stretching of the abdominal muscles.

As for the categories of patients, women are more often concerned about body shaping, although recently the tummy tuck procedure is gaining popularity among men.

Types of abdominoplasty

There are the following basic surgical techniques:

Classic, in which the anterior abdominal wall is cut. Performed to remove excess skin and tighten muscles. Suturing and installation of drainage are imperative.
The minimally invasive method is suitable if you need to remove small defects and minor skin and fat deposits. The bikini area is selected for the incision. It is accompanied by a minimum of postoperative scars.
Endoscopy. It implies the introduction of a special device (endoscope) through punctures in the navel or pubis. A gentle technique for suturing the abdominal muscles.
Total abdominal plastic surgery as extensive intervention in the abdominal area, groin, hips, and back. It is indicated for significant accumulation of fat and large skin folds. When the navel is displaced, a new place is formed for it.
Abdominoplasty + adipose tissue aspiration, i.e. liposuction.

According to another classification, abdominal plastic surgery can be vertical or lateral. Accordingly, the midline of the abdominal wall or the lateral lines of the abdomen is cut. The last option is less traumatic and with a short rehabilitation.

The specialist of the clinic MC “Dobrobut” offers the most optimal variant of the operation for each specific case, discusses it with the client, informs about the price of a tummy tuck and the nuances of the service.

Mini abdominoplasty (gentle tummy tuck)

Contraindications for abdominal plastic surgery

Abdominoplasty of the abdomen is not performed if the client has the following pathologies:

low blood clotting;
diabetes;

infectious diseases in the acute phase of development;

hypertension;
diseases of the heart and blood vessels;

oncology;
disorders in the thyroid gland.

Non-pathological conditions: pregnancy and high obesity.

Operation progress in Ukraine

The duration of abdominoplasty surgery is on average 2-4 hours. General anesthesia is used for pain relief. In a hospital in a comfortable environment, you will have to spend from 2 to 5 days. The drainage will be removed after 48 hours, the stitches after 1-2 weeks. There is a staff at the disposal of patients who are ready to come and help immediately.

At home, you must strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations and support the abdomen with an elastic band. Sports will have to be abandoned for a period of 2 months to six months. It all depends on the complexity of the surgery.

Rehabilitation after abdominoplasty

Long-lasting results are visible within 2-4 months. With a stable weight and a normal hormonal background, attractive contours in the abdomen will remain for many years, practically for a lifetime.

Side effects include swelling, moderate pain, temporary hematomas, low sensitivity in the intervention area. The greater the patient’s weight and the thicker the fatty tissue, the higher the risks of developing complications as irregularities, asymmetry in the abdominal wall, infections, and seromas.

Abdominoplasty in Kyiv - the advantages of the operation

In a specialized clinic of the European level MC “Dobrobut” in Kyiv, the risks of developing complications after a tummy tuck are equated to zero. Causes:

experienced surgeons of the highest qualification;

new operating and intensive care unit;

modern equipment;

attentive medical staff.

The cost of surgical intervention depends on the amount of work and materials used and is calculated by the doctor in each case individually.

To have a flat elastic abdomen as a result of abdominoplasty at an affordable price, it is enough to contact the clinic's specialists by phone or fill out a feedback form.

Registration for a consultation

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