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. Continue Reading