A abdominoplasty recovery is one of the most important steps of the procedure. After all, there is no point in carrying out the surgery and not taking the necessary post-operative care, such as the use of belts, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and others. To have even more guarantees of success, it is always recommended that the responsible plastic surgeon be a member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery.
Want to know more about abdominoplasty recovery, what are the main precautions and how to avoid problems? So, check it out below!
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How is abdominoplasty performed?
The objective of this procedure is to reduce abdominal volume, which can be achieved by removing excess fat or/and excess sagging skin. This skin can accumulate after gastric bypass surgery, after pregnancy or other situations. Another recommendation for this surgery is for cases of diastasis, when the belly muscles separate.
The procedure is basically done in 4 steps:
- Anesthesia: After anesthesia, the surgeon makes a cut in the lower abdomen and detaches the skin from the muscle;
- Muscle junction: With a broader view of the abdomen, the surgeon sutures the muscles, joining them together and leaving the region firmer. It may be necessary to undergo liposuction;
- Excess skin is removed: this is the moment when the surgery closes the area by making internal stitches;
- Modeling belt: Finally, the dressing is applied and the modeling belt is placed on the patient.
There are several causes for loss of elasticity in the abdomen: surgery, heredity, weight fluctuation (the well-known accordion effect), genetic predisposition to accumulate fat, pregnancy and aging are some.
Remembering that abdominoplasty does not replace the effort necessary for those who need to lose weight. What it does is remodel the abdomen, leaving it flatter and with a better visual appearance.
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What are the precautions after abdominoplasty?
A abdominoplasty recovery lasts, on average, 2 months. It is normal for the patient to feel pain in the first 48 hours, after all, a cut was made in the skin. However, both the pain and the bruises — which may also appear — disappear as the days go by.
It is very important not to perform any type of physical activity during abdominoplasty recovery without authorization from the responsible physician. It is in the abdomen that our center of gravity is located and during exercise it is heavily used. Therefore, avoid exertion as much as possible during the recovery period.
Apply oils and creams recommended by your doctor to facilitate the healing process and avoid exposing yourself to the sun. This practice can make the scar darker, with a different skin tone than yours. It is recommended that the patient wear the surgical belt for around 1 month, but this time will depend on how the recovery process is going.
Taking good care of the abdominoplasty scar is essential mainly for two reasons: aesthetics and health. Take good care of the scar during abdominoplasty recovery This is what will provide excellent results after 12 or 18 months. It is only after this period that the patient will be able to see the definitive result of the procedure. Of course, the initial care is much greater and intense, and this avoids typical problems during this delicate moment, such as infection or inflammatory processes.
