Recovery period after body lift:
After the operation, the patient spends about a week in the clinic. At first, painkillers are prescribed in the form of injections or tablets to relieve pain. Wearing special supportive compression garments for about one and a half months. For 1.5-2 months, physical activity and heavy lifting should be limited; tension in the areas that have been corrected is not recommended. Sports activities are strongly not recommended until the wounds have completely healed; visiting a bathhouse, swimming pool, or sauna should also be avoided. Easy, short walks are recommended. Patients can usually return to work and their usual rhythm of life after 2 months with a gradual increase in loads and dynamic monitoring by a doctor. To prevent possible complications, strict adherence to the doctor’s recommendations is necessary.
What does charm look like after abdominoplasty, its types
Scar formation after abdominoplasty occurs in several stages. During the first week, the incision site will turn purple and swelling may occur. Then, within a month, the scar itself forms, tissue is replaced and the damaged area becomes lighter.
The process is completely completed after a year and a clearly visible rough scar appears. Only then can its type be determined.
The following types of scars after abdominoplasty are distinguished:
- Normotrophic scar. The best possible option. A flat, thin scar with smooth edges, which is practically the same in color and touch. Sensitivity is maintained at the incision site.
- Atrophic scar. This is a light-colored, slightly elastic scar that forms due to slow collagen synthesis. No sensitivity.
- Hypertrophic scar. May appear due to inflammatory processes and sprains during healing. Due to the synthesis of excess connective tissue, a reddish or pinkish scar with jagged edges is formed.
- Keloid scar. Such a scar does not look aesthetically pleasing and is considered a defect. It is painful and can cause burning and itching. Tends to grow, affecting not only the affected area, but also the healthy part of the skin.
Only after the final formation and determination of the type of scar is the question of the need to eliminate it resolved. Much depends on the appearance of the scar. If it does not cause discomfort and is almost unnoticeable, then it is left as is.
Examples
So, what is revision abdominoplasty? This is the same operation, only the degree of surgical intervention can vary significantly. Moreover, in both directions.
Example I
After an unsuccessful abdominoplasty, the navel sank greatly and began to look unnatural. Then it is necessary to make an incision along the navel and move it. In this case, there may be no horizontal seam in the pubic area.
Example II
The woman made a correction, and then gained weight again and lost weight again. The skin is stretched and hangs again in folds. If there is an obvious excess of tissue, skin excision cannot be avoided. But, thanks to the fact that the excess was significantly reduced the first time, it is now possible to use the mini-abdominoplasty option, i.e. The incision will be only under the bikini line.
Separately, it is worth considering options for tightening the muscle corset.
As a rule, nulliparous women are rarely recommended to undergo abdominoplasty.
Some people mistakenly believe that it can be used as a replacement or a method of losing weight.
If, nevertheless, the operation took place, and then the woman gave birth to a child, it is possible that the muscles of the abdominal wall will stretch again. This is not related to previous surgery, but is determined by physiology. Regardless of the first plastic surgery, you can strengthen the muscles without resorting to extensive surgery, but by limiting yourself to an endoscopic procedure. Then in a couple of weeks you can return to a full life.
Repeated abdominoplasty, like the first operation, requires compliance with all necessary standards in the postoperative period. Considering that the stress of the unknown no longer weighs on the patient, one should not neglect such important recommendations as restrictions on physical activity and certain foods.
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Example of revision abdominoplasty
Cost of revision abdominoplasty
| Name | Price |
| Abdominoplasty with one-stage waist modeling, category 2 | 230,000 rub. |
| Primary appointment (examination, consultation) with a plastic surgeon | FOR FREE |
How to remove a scar after abdominoplasty?
If the scar is not aesthetically pleasing or causes significant discomfort, measures to reduce it may be required. Many patients, long before the operation, are concerned about whether the scar can be removed after abdominoplasty. Sometimes fear of scars can lead to refusal of surgery.
Unfortunately, you can independently influence the formation of the scar only during the first year. After its formation, the use of ointments and other external agents has virtually no effect on the appearance. However, it is still possible to make adjustments.
Depending on the specific problem, the following measures can be applied:
- Surgical excision of excess scar tissue. Used for rough and thick scars. Doesn't completely eliminate the problem, but allows you to achieve a neater look. At the same time, the scar itself remains visible.
- Changing scar color using fractional laser. By sealing the capillaries adjacent to the scar, significant lightening of the area is achieved.
- Laser resurfacing and chemical peeling. Used to improve the appearance of a normal, neat seam.
It is impossible to completely eliminate a scar even with the help of surgery. If, after all the manipulations, the patient is not satisfied with the way his scar looks after abdominoplasty, you can resort to a colored tattoo. This solution will not only hide the formed scar, but also add an original note that emphasizes the corrected attractive shape. Call our New Technologies clinic and get a modern approach, consultation and treatment.
