Mini Tummy Tuck– Explanations : Doctor POIGNONEC plastic surgeon in Paris
The mini tummy tuck can be combined with a mammaplasty
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Mini abdominoplasty translates as a firmer and flatter belly?
The tummy tuck (Abdominoplasty), is a surgical procedure that is to remove the excess fat on your stomach, the excess skin, and correct muscle SAG. Skin, fat and muscles can be treated at the same time or individually depending on the problem to solve. The surgeon chooses the best strategy for each case.
The abdominal contour will be more proportional to my figure?
The most damaged skin is removed, the skin is tightened. The too much fat is removed through a liposuction. The muscles are pushed together and reupholstered. This reconciliation refines the size and decreases the belly in front projection.
Can I claim a surgery of the stomach?
For men who want to end their « belly » and women who dream to bring out their swimsuit two parts… Finally, for all the people in the round belly, distended, with skin PTOSIS or not (colloquially called « apron », associated or not with muscle relaxation, it is often the case of multiparous women or having had twins).
Why a mini tummy tuck?
This surgery of the abdomen is ideal to regain a flat stomach as the abdominal muscles quickly sag with age, changes in weight, pregnancy, hormonal disorders, and physical inactivity. The misfortunes affecting the abdominal wall are particularly badly experienced.
How to prepare for abdominal surgery?
During the meeting with your surgeon, it examines your « damaged » stomach (importance of the too much fat, abdominal muscle tone, skin condition, general morphology) and then explain the surgical technique that fits your case. It will show the various stages of the operation and be the location and length of the scar.
A preoperative assessment you will be prescribed, as well as a compressive garment. A consultation with the anaesthetist will be required, no later than 48 hours before the operation.
- Any medication containing aspirin should be taken within 10 days prior to the intervention and tobacco is not recommended because of its impact on the healing.
- You will need to drink or eat for 6 hours before the procedure.
What is the price of a tummy tuck?
Please contact us for prices
What are the steps of surgery of the abdomen?
Step 1 : Anesthesia
The operation takes place under general anaesthetic.
Step 2 : The incision
A full tummy tuck requires a horizontal incision in the area located between the limit of pubic hair and the navel. After the incision, which the route corresponds to the place where your skin is injured, excess fat is extracted by liposuction and distended muscles are returned to power. The shape and length of the incision are determined by the amount of skin to remove. Once the skin of the abdomen is raised, the underlying weak abdominal muscles can be repaired. A second incision around the navel may be necessary to remove the excess skin in the upper abdomen. Upper abdominal skin is pulled down. The excess skin is cut and the remaining skin is sutured. A new opening is created at the level of the navel. Then get out the navel to the surface and it is sutured to his place. Most often, the scar is located on the top edge of the pubic hair and overflows more or less far into the folds of the groin. It is more or less long and more or less hidden depending on the case. Before your release of the block, a plaster molding you will be asked.
Step 3 : Closing the incisions
Aspiring drains are implemented. The sutures are made with no suture. The dressing of contention is reinforced by the port of a medical elastic sheath. The duration of hospitalization varies from 2 to 5 days. There are bandages to do during a couple of weeks after the operation.
- You will need to wear a support brace, day and night for 2 weeks, or even a month.
- Plan an activity moderate for a fortnight.
- Some swelling of the abdominal wall and bruises will several weeks to disappear.
The scar, pink the first months will fade gradually after the 3th month. She gets really quiet after the 1era year, but it takes sometimes 3 years. Be aware, however, that it will never disappear completely.
How will unfold the postoperative period?
- You will have to wait at least 6 weeks to return to sporting activity.
- You’ll regularly see your surgeon, at least once a quarter, for monitor the evolution of this operation.
- You can really judge the result of this tummy tuck that after the first year.
The result will be even better if you’re watching your weight and if you muscle your midsection. You can choose to get a tummy tuck with the liposuction
Source Tummy Tuck : better from the book « aesthetic surgery, solutions, and advice from my surgeon » © Editions Ambre | Author: Dr. Sylvie POIGNONEC - plastic and aesthetic surgeon, located in the heart of Paris, specialized in plastic surgery, aesthetic & reconstructive
A plastic surgery abdominal, although that made for partly aesthetic motivations, remains no less a real surgical procedure, which implies risks associated with any medical procedure, as minimal as is. There are complications related to those related to the surgical anesthesia. In fact, complications can occur after Abdominoplasty which constitutes the heavy plastic and aesthetic surgery interventions.
What are the possible complications of surgery plastic and aesthetic of the abdominal wall?
Plastic surgery and aesthetic of the abdominal wall has made decisive progress which today, in many cases, offer adapted a technique and a therapeutic strategy and to solve, either by a simple liposuction, an abdominal mini-plastie, either by a most important intervention, the main aesthetic problems posed by the abdomen.
Among these possible complications :
- Thrombo-previous accidents (phlebitis, pulmonary embolism), although generally quite rare, are among the most formidable. Preventive measures must minimize the impact : low antithrombose port, get up early, possibly anticoagulant treatment.
- The occurrence of a hematoma, which is actually quite rare, can justify an evacuation to avoid a secondary alteration of the aesthetic quality of the result.
- The occurrence of infection, actually infrequent, will require a surgical drainage and antibiotic treatment.
- It is not uncommon to observe from the 8th postoperative day, the occurrence of an effusion associated with a flow of lymph and oozing of the fat. Such effusion must sometimes be punctured, and it dries in general without specific sequel.
- Cutaneous necrosis is sometimes observed, as a rule limited and localized. In fact, significant necrosis are exceptional. These necroses prevention is based on a well defined indication and the realization of a technical gesture suitable and careful, avoiding any excessive tension level sutures.
- Alterations in the sensitivity of the wall, including a decrease in the sensitivity that is predominant in the sous-ombilicale region, can be observed : the normal sensitivity usually reappears within a period of 3 to 12 months at the waning of Abdominoplasty.
- Finally, we can observe, especially in patients whose skin is very injured or very scarred, the phenomena of delayed healing, lengthening the postoperative.
In total, should not overstate the risk, but just realize that surgery, even seemingly simple, is always a few vagaries.
The use of a qualified Plastic Surgeon ensures that the Plastic Surgeon has the necessary training and competence to avoid these complications or to treat them effectively if necessary. Regarding the surgical procedure: By choosing a qualified and competent Plastic Surgeon trained in this type of intervention, you minimize these risks, but do not completely eliminate them. If you notice one or more complications, immediately contact the plastic surgeon and aesthetic surgeon.
Source : Company French reconstructive plastic surgery and aesthetic S.o.F.C.P.R.E
Mis à jour le: 19 May 2017 [MàJ]