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Remove excess skin to achieve a flat and toned stomach that will accentuate your slim figure
When we talk about achieving a slim figure and maintaining a healthy body appearance, the central topic of conversation is the abdominal area.
When we talk about achieving a slim figure and maintaining a healthy body appearance, the central topic of conversation is the abdominal area.
The belly is certainly one of the first places where we notice whether a person is slim or not, so it is not surprising that so much attention is paid to removing excess fat from that area.
A healthy diet and regular exercise in some situations are not enough to achieve a flat stomach. Your skin begins to lose its elasticity over time, which is why any drastic changes in physiognomy can leave a mark.
So, for example, you have achieved your goal of achieving a slim figure by losing weight suddenly, but your skin will still remember the burden that “stretched” it.
Circumstances in which the skin does not return to its original state is a common situation that makes many people feel that their physical activity was in vain.
Sudden weight loss, successive pregnancies, but also the older age of a person can relax the abdominal wall, creating wrinkled skin around the abdomen and a seemingly thicker appearance. That is why we perform abdominoplasty at the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic.
With this surgical procedure, we successfully tighten and harden the abdominal wall and remove excess skin, emphasizing your line and muscles that could not come to the fore before.
There are two types of abdominoplasty:
This type of abdominoplasty affects a smaller area of the abdomen creating a small incision in the lower abdomen to tighten the skin. This type of surgery is performed when the abdomen is not so protruding.
For this type of procedure, a larger incision is made in the bikini area, an incision around the navel, and depending on the surgeon’s assessment, stitches can be placed in the area of the abdominal wall. Since complete abdominoplasty affects a larger area, general anesthesia is used.
When it comes to achieving a flat and toned stomach, going for surgery is often not the first solution that comes to mind. In circumstances where neither exercise nor a healthy diet helps, abdominoplasty may be the only right solution for you.
Here are the main benefits of abdominoplasty:
With abdominoplasty, we can remove excess skin that has lost its elasticity. Sudden weight loss can melt away fat deposits, but your skin can still remain wrinkled and “hanging”, so to speak.
With abdominoplasty, we successfully tighten the skin, providing a flat and compact appearance.
The abdominal muscles during pregnancy and in the elderly can relax over time, creating a bulging belly. With abdominoplasty, we can re-tighten these muscles , providing a flat appearance.
A toned stomach can rotate your hips forward , so your back doesn’t have to bear all the weight of your weight. With proper rotation of the hips, you automatically improve posture and successfully eliminate back pain.
A toned belly can make it easier to perform various physical activities by increasing the functionality of the body.
By tightening the skin of the abdomen, you can proudly emphasize a figure that could not come to the fore before.
In order for the tightening of the skin of the abdomen to be successful and with as few adverse reactions as possible, it is necessary to take certain precautions before the procedure.
Therefore, before performing abdominoplasty, it is necessary to carry out:
Blood count analysis reveals possible risks that would make surgery not recommended.
In people who have heart problems, it is necessary to perform ECG tests to assess the safety of the operation.
In case you have already encountered surgeries in which some type of anesthesia was used, at the consultation with the anesthesiologist you will have the opportunity to share your experiences, but also to inform him if there were any adverse reactions to anesthesia.
Abdominoplasty is one of the more extensive invasive procedures, so any medication that affects blood clotting can leave a significant mark on the implementation of the operation.
Therefore, it is necessary to avoid medications such as Aspirin or Andol for at least 1-2 days before the procedure.
In addition to the consultation with the anesthesiologist, you will once again talk to our team of surgeons. This will be an opportunity to ask them questions related to the procedure itself, but also the recovery process after surgery.
On the day of the surgery, our medical staff will escort you to the room where you will prepare for the procedure. While you are preparing for the surgery, the surgeon will visit you to familiarize you once again with the steps of the procedure.
In the meantime, the anesthesiologist will prepare all the equipment for the application of anesthesia and the procedure can begin.
Depending on the type of surgery, the operation lasts 60-240 minutes and can be performed under general and local anesthesia. There are two main types of abdominoplasty.
One is a mini variant characterized by a smaller incision in the bikini area, the navel remains unchanged, and is performed under local anesthesia. The second is complete abdominoplasty , which includes a larger incision in the bikini area, the formation of a new navel and the most common fixation of the abdominal wall with stitches. Abdominoplasty can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen.
During abdominoplasty surgery , an incision in the lower abdomen (bikini zone) removes subcutaneous and fatty tissue and excess skin. The navel is completely separated from the skin in the case of complete abdominoplasty and is subsequently formed in the appropriate place.
If necessary, the surgeon can tighten the abdominal wall with sutures. The stitches bring two distant points on the abdomen, bringing the separated area closer and reunited.
If we want to remove excess fat in the area of the hips or upper abdomen, abdominoplasty can be performed in combination with liposuction.
Scars are unavoidable, so we make incisions in discreet areas. We place incisions in areas Under the so-called bikini line. where the scar can be easily hidden.
After a successful tummy tuck and waking up after the action of general anesthesia, we will transfer you to the recovery room. Family members can then visit you.
We discharge you from the hospital the next day. Before we discharge you for home care, it will be necessary to remove the drains that were installed during the operation. These drains drained excess fat and fluid away from the affected area of the abdomen.
You will also be given a special corset that you will need to wear for 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery.
These are some guidelines that you should follow after performing an abdominoplasty:
For the first few days after surgery, the abdominal wall is still damaged, which is why pain and discomfort are possible. Still, it is important that you do not stay in bed because of this.
Light physical activity such as walking is recommended to restore muscle elasticity and recover as quickly as possible.
Although physical activity is recommended, you should not overdo it. If you notice that you are not able to perform basic activities, it is necessary to arrange help at home that will facilitate your activities for the first few days after surgery.
After a tummy tuck, it is necessary to do everything to make the recovery of irritated tissue as short as possible. Since smoking and alcohol consumption can further dehydrate the body, avoid using them so that the recovery period does not prolong.
If the entire recovery procedure went according to plan, we usually schedule the removal of sutures 10 days after the procedure.
You can plan a safe return to work 2 weeks after surgery.
As with any surgical procedure, including abdominoplasty, there are certain risks and side effects that can delay recovery and cause possible complications:
In case of infection, we prescribe antibiotics and monitor reactions during recovery.
Irregular sutures and increased abdominal strain can cause stitches to rupture and increased bleeding. In more serious cases, repeated surgery may be necessary.
Although we take all measures to ensure that the application of anesthesia passes without complications, we must not exclude the possibility of a reaction.
Mild abdominal swelling is a normal reaction and usually goes away a few days after surgery.
Scars after surgery are an unavoidable phenomenon. That is why we choose less visible areas for the incision site, which you can easily cover with underwear.
At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic , we have gathered a team of experienced experts in the field of plastic surgery who have a solution for every aesthetic and health dilemma you are in.
By performing abdominoplasty, we successfully tighten the abdomen, which provides you with a slim line that is now clearly visible, but also facilitates basic physical motor skills due to the firmness of the abdominal wall, which is important for proper and painless physical activity.
With quality service, quick recovery and affordable cost of abdominoplasty, this procedure has become the first option for removing excess skin and fat deposits in the abdominal area.
If you have lost weight suddenly or have several pregnancies behind you, abdominoplasty will restore your flat stomach by giving you a look and line that you will not be ashamed of.
Make an appointment by calling +385 1 2444 646 or by filling out our online form.
The main goal of LF Polyclinic is to improve the quality of life and health of our clients by providing them with top-notch healthcare services.
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