Types Abdominoplasty Surgery

There are four different types of abdominoplasties: the mini-abdominoplasty, standard abdominoplasty, extended Abdominoplasty and Circumferencial Abdominoplasty.These surgeries may involve liposuction. Skin and fat are cut away from the abdomen. The Mini-Abdominoplasty is the procedure of choice for women whose primary concern is a lower abdominal bulge but do not have much, if any, redundant skin. For such women whose bulge is due to laxity of underlying muscles and tissue, the Mini-Abdominoplasty is the procedure of choice. During this procedure a short incision is made at the level of the pubic hair and the abdominal muscles below the belly button are tightened creating a very flat appearance to the area.

A standard abdominoplasty procedure requires a much larger incision. Skin is separated from the abdominal wall, all the way up to the ribs. Muscles are sewn together to tighten them, and a significant amount of skin is removed, requiring the patient to be bent over for 10 to 14 days. Usually within 2 to 3 weeks the patient is able to resume normal activity, except for lifting. There should be no lifting or pushing, putting strain on the stomach muscles, for up to 2 months..

The extended abdominoplasty gives hope to the patient who is not a candidate for a standard abdominoplasty. The incision for the extended abdominoplasty goes to the back of the hip area. The incision low so that even low-rise clothing can be worn without scar exposure.

The circumferential body lift is a very aggressive procedure reserved for those patients with a significant amount of redundant skin posteriorly.

 

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