Before abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty is a plastic surgery that is mostly followed by women in the early age who are after some significant weight changes. Those changes usually cause unappetizing appearance of thrust belly. So, the abdominoplasty or the tummy tuck liposuction can be the only solution of a problem.

Main causes of abdominoplasty

The main causes of abdominoplasty are pregnancy and reduction of weight, both associated with weight loss. Skin then usually remain in surplus and is sagging and damaged by stretch marks. Another cause of unappetizing and sagging skin can be a functional disorder of abdominal wall in which the abdominal muscle is released and the abdominal wall is then released as well. Then the space between the muscles is causing that unpleasant effect of a sagging belly.

Abdominoplasty starts with consultation

The abdominoplasty cannot be done without any consultation, during which the plastic surgeon is able to evaluate the situation of a patient, the seriousness of his or her situation, requirements and demands on the result of an operation. Especially it is found if the patient is an appropriate candidate for the abdominoplasty and if the surgery can solve his or her problem.

Consultation before abdominoplasty

From the plastic surgeon it is obligatory to examine the general health situation of a patient and assess and determine the scale of fat cells in the abdomen part, evaluate the skin tension and advise if the abdominoplasty is a suitable solution for solving the problem of a sagging belly.

Expectations before abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty can solve a patient´s problem in some cases, though it is important that the plastic surgeon must be aware of patient´s opinion and expectations. Then he can be able to be objective and try to deliver the goods. The plastic surgeon is then required to mention all potential risks and complications which can be caused by the abdominoplasty.

Instructions before abdominoplasty

If the patient is an appropriate candidate and the abdominoplasty is viable for him or her, the plastic surgeon can give instructions that are necessary to follow before abdominoplasty. It is mainly about omission of smoking and some kinds of vitamins or pills that could cause a kind of bleeding between or after the surgery.

Preconditions for abdominoplasty

Under normal circumstances the patient is supposed not to undergo any kind of serious illness during the period of three weeks before the abdominoplasty or during the time of being operated as well. Otherwise, the abdominoplasty must be postponed. Any kind of illness must be told to the plastic surgeon. Also it is not recommended to be on the sun more than usual or being on a drastic diet that can cause the restriction of regeneration and healing.

Just before abdominoplasty

The abdominoplasty must be done on an empty stomach which means no food and drinks and even no smoking for 6 hours before abdominoplasty. Also the abdominoplasty requires from a patient to be clean without any make-up and just after the hygiene of the whole body including hair.

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