Introduction

Abdomenoplasty is a major surgical operation, by means of which excess skin and fat is removed from the lower abdomen. During the same operation one can mend the flaws of the abdomen wall and one stitches up the abdomen median straight muscles. Abdomen reconstruction has been done since the '60s and if it is done by an experienced plastic surgeon the results turn out well.

Abdomenoplasty aims at the removal of the fat pouch of the lower abdomen and leaves a permanent scar running across from one hip to another.

What sort of patients can benefit from abdomenoplasty?

Abdomenoplasty interests both men and women who evince a skin excess accompanied by a fat tissue that cannot be removed by diet or physical exercise. From this operation women can benefit who, owing to multiple pregnancy evince abdomen muscles that are stretched too wide apart. Through this surgery the vibex and the scars under the navel can be removed.
Abdomenoplasty may not be carried out on women who wish to remain pregnant again or on patients who intend to follow one or more slimming diets.

Operation hazard

There is no operation without risk. As it is a large scale operation, the risks should be discussed in detail with the surgeon and the anaesthesiologist before the operation.
Beside the risks any complete anaesthesia may involve, infections, haematoma, embolic conditions or bad looking scars may crop up.

Indications