Excess skin and fat in the abdominal region can be removed surgically. The process is called an abdominoplasty or Abdominoplasty Beverly Hills. This is not an option for overweight individuals who wish to shed off excess pounds. In fact, it’s commonly performed on people who have lost a tremendous amount of weight, leaving unsightly sagging skin behind.
It’s also performed on older people who have lost skin elasticity due to age. Women who have had multiple pregnancies may elect for such. The skin and abdominal muscles may fail to return to normal when stretched beyond their limit. But for those who are planning to still get pregnant, they should postpone having the procedure.
The surgery comes in two major types. They are full or complete abdominoplasty and mini or partial abdominoplasty. They differ in terms of the amount of work to be done by the surgeon, and the size of incisions necessary. Many surgeons use general anesthesia on their patients. But there are those who also use a local one, although sedatives are given as well so the patient is feeling drowsy yet still awake.
In a complete abdominoplasty, a horizontal incision is made which goes from hip to hip. The skin is then detached completely from the abdominal wall to allow the tightening of the muscles. It takes 2-5 hours for the surgery to be completed. The patient usually has to wear a compression garment after, and drainage tubes are put in place for some time.
On the other hand, the partial or mini abdominoplasty requires only a smaller incision. The skin is separated from the abdominal wall in a limited fashion. Sometimes a portion of the abdominal muscles are tightened as well. This type of procedure may be completed in 1 to 2 hours only. Both procedures may require liposuction in order to contour the stomach area much better. Also, you can expect permanent scarring no matter which of the two is performed on you.
During the consultation, the cosmetic surgeon will assess your health status and the amount of loose skin or remaining fat. This will establish the kind of surgery which will provide you with the best results. He or she should also inform you about things to expect during and after the procedure, as well as the complications involved.
Invasive medical procedures like this don’t come without some potential complications. Although rare, having a Abdominoplasty Los Angeles may cause blood clot formation, variation in sensation of the skin in your stomach area, keloid development and infection. It’s therefore important that doctor is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon, and has performed the procedure a lot of times.

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