During pregnancy, the woman’s body changes to accommodate a new life. Despite being one of the greatest experiences for which you will cross, once the baby is born, some women are uncomfortable with the changes in your body, which can lead to several problems, from problems in sexual life until a deep depression. Abdominal surgery is an option for those who want their flat stomach after pregnancy.
Especially after multiple pregnancies and deliveries, the body undergoes various changes such as weight gain, stretch marks, loose skin and abdominal flaps very difficult to reverse. In some cases, a good diet and exercise are enough to recover a satisfactory appearance, but not others, and for these cases is cosmetic surgery.
Abdominal surgery or abdominoplasty is a complex surgical procedure that removes excess fat, skin and tightens the muscles of the abdomen for the stomach to look flat and firm. This intervention helps reduce stretch marks and provides a flatter abdominal appearance.
Before the consultation, the practitioner will advise you whether you are a good candidate for surgery, when is a good time to do it and what type of procedure is most appropriate. Depending on the problem and the type of body, can perform a tummy tuck or mini abdominoplasty. Often complemented by a small abdominal liposuction to finish shaping the waist.
Complete abdominoplasty usually takes between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the amount of correction needed. A mini-abdominoplasty usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. Abdominoplasty is performed through a long incision from one hipbone to hipbone, just above the pubis. A second incision is made around the navel to separate it from the surrounding tissues. In the mini-abdominoplasty uses a much smaller incision, also above the pubis, not necessary the incision around the navel.
Keep in mind that this is major surgery that requires general anesthesia, between 24 and 48 hours of hospitalization and postoperative long enough. The first few days should make absolute rest, then you can make small hikes. You should avoid lifting and playing sports for a few months and return to normal life can take up to one year.
There is a risk of some complications, but today is a very common surgery reduces the risks to the maximum. A smoker, however, run a higher risk of complications. Ideally, this surgery when there are plans to have more pregnancies. Although you can develop a new pregnancy and carry to term, it is likely to undo the results of abdominal surgery.