The abdominal plastic surgery, tummy tuck or abdominal dermolipectomy, is a plastic surgery procedure that makes the abdomen more firm by tightening the muscle and loose tissues after pregnancy or major weight loss.

Who can have abdominal plastic surgery?

Men and women.

What is an abdominal plastic surgery for?

It removes excess skin and loose tissue.

How is an abdominal plastic surgery performed?

A cross incision above the pubic bone allows the removal offat so that the skin and muscles bellow the belly button can be tightened.

What about abdominal plastic surgery scars?

Generally, these are not visible in a swimsuit, but results depend on the abdomen extension.

Duration (average): 90 to 180 minutes.

Anesthesia: General or epidural.

Hospitalization period: 1 to 2 days.

Suture Removal: After 7 to 10 days.

Preoperative Care:

Routine exams, no consumption of drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin, Doril, AAS), no smoking at least 15 days before, avoidance of alcohol, and following specific indications suggested by the surgeon.

Postoperative Care:

Avoidance of excess physical activity, sun exposure, use of surgical dressing. Specific indications suggested by the surgeon.