Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

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After a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, the sagging and slack excess skin of the abdominal wall is removed and the abdomen no longer bulges over the belt when sitting. It is toned and supports a lean figure.

Preparation

• Starting two weeks before the procedure, you should avoid medications that increase the tendency to bleed (e.g. acetylsalicylic acid-based medications such as aspirin or ASS).
• Stop smoking four weeks before the abdominoplasty! Otherwise, smoking can lead to circulatory problems and wound healing disorders.
• If the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, please make arrangements for someone to pick you up from the hospital or practice and look after you at home.
• A wide abdominal belt, which is fitted for you before the operation, must be worn after the abdominoplasty. Please obtain this at a medical supply store.
• Please eat lightly the day before the procedure.

The procedure

To a certain degree, the abdomen can be slimmed and shaped by means of liposuction alone. If the skin of the abdominal wall already hangs down when standing, liposuction alone is not enough – this requires a tummy tuck.

Right before the procedure, the excess tissue is marked while standing. You should bring your bikini with you so Prof. Gress can determine the position of the skin incision that will later be covered by the bikini.

With a “large tummy tuck” the incision is longer, so much more slack tissue can be removed. In a “mini tummy tuck” only the excess skin below the navel is removed.

Separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) are joined in the center. This gives the abdomen more support and a straight shape when viewed from the side. This is almost always necessary after a pregnancy.

Liposuction and abdominoplasty are often combined.

Afterwards

A tummy tuck is performed as an inpatient procedure. The drainage tubes are removed after two days, and you will be able to go home. You will receive a fresh bandage, which will be changed at the practice a few days later. The abdominal belt supports your abdominal muscles. It is essential that the muscles are not strained in any way; therefore, do not strain while using the bathroom, avoid coughing and don’t lift heavy objects.

In addition:

• Lie and sleep on your back with your upper body slightly elevated to prevent any pressure on your abdominal wall.
• Avoid any exertion and sweeping arm movements immediately after the tummy tuck.
• Take at least two weeks off before returning to work.
• You should avoid sports, saunas and strenuous activities for 8 weeks after the abdominoplasty.
• You must wear a girdle or abdominal belt for 6 weeks to support the abdominal wall.

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