Abdominoplasty
Η κοιλιοπλαστική, είναι μια αισθητική χειρουργική επέμβαση που αποσκοπεί στη βελτίωση της εμφάνισης της κοιλιάς. Αυτή η επέμβαση περιλαμβάνει κυρίως την αφαίρεση περιττού δέρματος και λίπους από την κοιλιακή περιοχή, σε συνδυασμό με τον σφίξιμο των κοιλιακών μυών. Είναι ιδιαίτερα ωφέλιμη για άτομα που έχουν υποστεί σημαντική απώλεια βάρους ή έχουν γεννήσει, όπου το δέρμα και οι μύες έχουν τεντωθεί πέρα από τη δυνατότητά τους να επανέλθουν φυσικά. Τα οφέλη μιας κοιλιοπλαστικής εκτείνονται πέρα από τη φυσική εμφάνιση .
Οι ασθενείς συχνά βιώνουν βελτιωμένη στάση του σώματος λόγω των σφιγμένων μυών που υποστηρίζουν τη σπονδυλική στήλη, και σε κάποιες περιπτώσεις, έχει παρατηρηθεί μείωση του πόνου στην πλάτη. Επιπλέον, η διαδικασία μπορεί να ενισχύσει σημαντικά την αυτοεκτίμηση και την εικόνα του σώματος, οδηγώντας σε μια βελτιωμένη ποιότητα ζωής. Είναι σημαντικό, ωστόσο, για τους ασθενείς να έχουν ρεαλιστικές προσδοκίες και να κατανοούν ότι μια κοιλιοπλαστική δεν αποτελεί υποκατάστατο για την απώλεια βάρους ή ένα κατάλληλο πρόγραμμα άσκησης.
Key Information about Abdominoplasty
Duration of Procedure
3 hours
Cost
Indicative price: from €4,000.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia.
Visible Results
An initial improvement is visible immediately after surgery, although swelling will temporarily affect the appearance of the abdomen.
Technique
Surgical procedure.
Recovery Time
7 days
Duration of Results
Long-lasting, provided that the patient maintains a stable weight.
Pain Level
Postoperative discomfort varies between patients and can usually be managed with the medication recommended by the surgeon.
Consultation
€50. The consultation fee is deducted from the total cost of the procedure when the surgery is performed.
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How Is an Abdominoplasty Performed?
Anyone considering an abdominoplasty should understand that there are different types of surgery, each designed to address the individual needs and anatomy of the patient.
The most appropriate technique is selected according to the amount and location of excess skin and fat, the condition of the abdominal muscles and the patient’s desired result.
Full Abdominoplasty
A full abdominoplasty is generally suitable for patients who require more extensive correction across the abdomen.
The procedure usually involves an incision across the lower abdomen and an additional incision around the navel.
This allows the surgeon to:
- Remove excess skin and fat
- Repair and tighten weakened or separated abdominal muscles
- Reshape the abdominal contour
- Reposition the navel where necessary
Mini Abdominoplasty
A mini abdominoplasty focuses mainly on the lower abdomen, beneath the navel.
It may be suitable for patients with a smaller amount of excess skin or localised laxity in the lower abdominal area.
The incision is generally shorter than the one used during a full abdominoplasty, and repositioning the navel is not usually required.
Extended Abdominoplasty
An extended abdominoplasty may be recommended when excess skin and fat extend beyond the abdomen and around the flanks or sides of the waist.
The incision is longer than that of a standard abdominoplasty, allowing the surgeon to treat a wider area and improve the contour of the abdomen and waist.
Alternative Treatment: VASER Liposuction
Before undergoing an abdominoplasty, it is important to consider whether a less extensive procedure may adequately address the patient’s concerns.
VASER liposuction may be an alternative for patients whose main concern is localised abdominal fat rather than significant loose skin or abdominal muscle separation.
Unlike an abdominoplasty, which removes excess skin and may repair weakened abdominal muscles, VASER liposuction focuses on removing persistent fatty deposits using ultrasound-assisted technology.
The ultrasound energy selectively separates fat cells before they are removed, allowing the surgeon to perform precise abdominal contouring.
VASER liposuction may be suitable for patients who:
- Are close to their ideal or stable body weight
- Have localised abdominal fat
- Have good skin elasticity
- Do not have significant loose skin
- Do not require abdominal muscle repair
The procedure involves smaller incisions and generally has a shorter recovery period than an abdominoplasty.
However, VASER liposuction cannot remove substantial excess skin or fully correct significant abdominal muscle separation.
In some patients, VASER liposuction may be combined with abdominoplasty to improve the contours of the abdomen, waist and flanks.
A detailed assessment with a plastic surgeon is essential to determine which treatment or combination of treatments is most suitable.
Choosing the Right Abdominoplasty Surgeon
Choosing a plastic surgeon for an abdominoplasty or any cosmetic surgical procedure is an important decision that should be made carefully.
Patients should confirm that their surgeon is appropriately qualified and has specialist training in plastic surgery.
The surgeon’s experience with abdominoplasty is also an important consideration.
During the consultation, patients may wish to ask about:
- The surgeon’s qualifications and specialist training
- Their experience performing abdominoplasty
- The surgical technique recommended
- Where the procedure will be performed
- The expected recovery process
- The potential risks and complications
- The management of postoperative care
- Examples of previous results
Patients should feel comfortable communicating openly with their surgeon and should receive clear, realistic and individualised information.
Before-and-after photographs may also help patients understand the type of results the surgeon has achieved in previous cases.
