Mini-abdominoplasty is the most modern technology in plastic medicine that allows you to make tummy tuck without any consequences. This procedure does not involve the transfer of the navel. Due to the fact that the procedure is completely safe, takes a minimum of time to recover and the effect is fixed for a long time, it is in great demand.
What is mini abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is one of the types of abdominoplasty, the main difference of which is a more gentle way of performing the procedure.
After the procedure, recovery takes place in the shortest possible time and without complications. A slightly noticeable scar remains on the body, which over time will simply resemble a fold in the skin.
During a mini-abdominoplasty, the plastic surgeon makes a small incision below the umbilical line, while the navel does not move or deform. During this procedure, sagging abdominal skin can be sutured, subcutaneous fat and some muscle tissue can be removed.
Mini-abdominoplasty can be recommended in 2 cases:
- for the purpose of aesthetics, to remove the lower abdomen, which has become less elastic after childbirth in women, after dramatic weight loss, or with decreased tone of the peritoneal muscles;
- for medical purposes, to remove ugly, inflamed and rough sutures left after surgery, with suturing of hernias and diastasis of muscle tissue below the navel.
Currently, there are several types and techniques of mini-abdominoplasty.
The procedure may differ depending on the tasks that it should solve:
- suturing the skin, if sagging and sagging of the skin is observed on the abdomen;
- removal of subcutaneous tissue when there is an excess of adipose tissue;
- removal of muscle tissue with diastasis or low muscle tone.
Also, surgeons divide the procedure into the following types:
- Endoscopic. It is used if the rectus muscles in the abdomen have dispersed. By making several punctures in the peritoneum, the specialist tightens the muscles. This technique is used only if skin sagging is not observed. The surgeon can perform the procedure by making a skin de-epidemic incision. In this case, the subcutaneous tissue is not touched. This technique is used for small stretch marks and stretch marks. The cost of the procedure depends on the complexity and neglect of the problem, the price starts from 90,000 rubles.
- Lipoabdominoplasty. It is used in patients with overstretched abdominal skin, which strongly resembles an “apron”. Often, such a defect is observed in people who have greatly lost those extra pounds to get rid of rough postoperative stitches. An incision is made in the bikini area, the edges of the incision are pulled up to one another, sutured. Prices start to vary from 130,000 rubles.
- Peri-umbilical. This method is used for small stretches in the navel area. The surgeon makes two circular incisions near the umbilical line and tightens the skin to the navel.Price from 100,000 rubles.
The procedure technique is selected individually for each patient, depending on his situation.
Advantages and disadvantages of mini tummy tuck
Mini-abdominoplasty, like any other procedure performed by plastic surgeons, has its positive and negative sides, the consequences of its conduct.
Among the advantages are:
- Maximum result and long lasting effect. This technique is considered one of the most effective and safe. Perfectly removes excess fat and skin centimeters. The result can be seen immediately after the procedure, the main thing is to follow all the doctor's recommendations.
- No effort is required from the patient.
- No pain or discomfort. The operation is performed under general anesthesia, so the patient does not feel anything.
Despite all the advantages of this technique, there are also disadvantages:
- Do not forget that any surgical intervention has its own risks and dangers.
- The effect of the operation is excellent, but in order for it to last for a long time, the patient must strictly monitor his weight.
- This procedure has a high price.
Indications for abdominal mini-abdominoplasty
Abdominal mini-abdominoplasty is recommended for patients in the following cases:
- if other methods did not help to fix the problem;
- if there is an excess of adipose tissue in the peritoneal region;
- with discrepancies of the rectus abdominis muscles or with strong stretch marks;
- if there is a decrease in the elasticity of the skin on the abdomen;
- ptosis of the anterior wall of the peritoneum;
- severe scars on the abdomen after previous surgical interventions;
- with changes in the anterior wall of the peritoneum;
- sagging skin.
If such problems are observed, it is better to make an appointment with a plastic surgeon.
Contraindications to abdominal mini-abdominoplasty
Despite the fact that the procedure is considered gentle and without complications, there is still a number of contraindications to the procedure:
- mini-abdominoplasty is not recommended for children under 18;
- do not perform the procedure if the patient has infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, colds;
- you cannot use the technique in the presence of acute forms of ailments that have affected the internal organs;
- in the presence of fresh injuries on the body;
- you cannot carry out the procedure for renal and hepatic insufficiency;
- if there is a history of diseases that have affected the cardiovascular system: hypertension, hypertensive crises, heart failure, heart failure;
- with diabetes mellitus;
- in the presence of neoplasms;
- if the patient has pathologies that have affected the skin and subcutaneous tissue;
- purulent infections.
What examinations need to be done before abdominal mini-abdominoplasty
Mini-abdominoplasty of the abdomen is performed only after consulting a plastic surgeon and passing a complete examination. The specialist must definitely clarify the reason for the appeal, collect all data on the patient's health in order to find out if there are any contraindications to the procedure, talk with the patient to find out his psychological state.
The plastic surgeon will examine the anterior abdominal wall, check the muscle tone, the thickness of the subcutaneous tissue, and then you can say for sure whether the procedure can be performed on this patient. Further, using a computer, 3D modeling is created, where the final result will be seen after the procedure. If the patient is satisfied with everything, then he is given a referral for examination.
He will have to go through the following studies:
- ECG... This study will assess the health of the heart, determine whether it will withstand anesthesia. The study can be taken free of charge at any clinic.
- Blood test for biochemistry and clinic... These two tests help determine the level of protein, glucose, creatinine and bilirubin in the blood. Once the results are obtained, the surgeon can assess the general health of the patient.Tests can be taken at the clinic for free.
- Blood test to determine the blood group and Rh factor... It is prescribed if the patient does not know his blood type. The research is free of charge.
- Analysis for hepatitis B, RW, HIV and genital infections... For each analysis, you will need to pay an average of 200 rubles.
- General urine analysis. You can take it in any clinic for free.
Preparing for a mini-abdominoplasty of the abdomen
For the procedure to be successful and without complications, it is necessary to properly prepare for it. Initially, the patient must undergo a full examination, visit a number of narrow specialists who will help assess the state of health.
Also, during the preparation, the patient must follow a special diet, in which there is no place for any alcoholic beverages, complete cessation of smoking 2 weeks before the operation. All medications are completely excluded, except for those prescribed by a plastic surgeon.
You must not eat or drink anything 10 hours before the proposed operation. Only strictly following the doctor's recommendations can you be sure that the procedure will take place quickly, successfully and without complications.
Stages and how the procedure goes
Mini-abdominoplasty is a major surgery that is performed only under general anesthesia. The duration of the procedure on average takes about 2 hours.
The procedure consists of the following stages:
- Initially, before the operation and the introduction of anesthesia, the surgeon applies a marker on the patient's abdomen, in the place where the incisions are supposed to be made. This will allow him not only to accurately assess the full amount of work, but also to make symmetrical cuts that will not be visible on the body in the future.
- The anesthesiologist puts the patient into deep sleep using general anesthesia.
- The junior staff treats the operation area with an antiseptic.
- The plastic surgeon makes incisions on the skin, and then, depending on the task at hand, sutures the muscles, removes the “apron” or eliminates the umbilical hernia.
- If liposuction is to be done, the surgeon removes excess fat using a long cannula. After liposuction, the “apron” is removed from the fat and skin.
- Soft tissues and skin are pulled together and the incisions are sutured.
- After surgery, all wounds are treated with an antiseptic compound, sterile dressings are applied.
After surgery, the surgeon recommends that patients wear a compression garment that is put on the abdomen immediately after the procedure.
Recovery and rehabilitation
After the procedure, the patient is left in the hospital for another 3-7 days. On the first day, he is shown bed rest, if the doctor gives permission, then the patient can raise the end of the bed so that he takes a sitting position, and then for a short time.
2 hours after the procedure, if the patient does not have nausea and vomiting reflex, he is allowed to drink purified non-carbonated water. By the evening, operations are most often scheduled for the morning, you can eat a light dinner. On days 2 and 3 after the operation, it is allowed to get up and walk around the ward.
Throughout the year after plastic surgery on the abdomen, you cannot visit the solarium, sunbathe in the sun, since such procedures can provoke the formation of pigmentation.
After discharge, the patient remains on sick leave for another 2 weeks. During the recovery period, the compression garment is removed only at night. The stitches are removed in 10-14 days. Until this moment, they are treated daily with an antiseptic composition. For the first 2-3 days, it is impossible to wet the stitches, it is forbidden to take a shower and a bath.
Within 30 days after the procedure, you cannot massage the abdomen, smear it with ointments, creams, or warm it up. Such manipulations can only increase the rehabilitation period, lead to the formation of edema. 30 days no physical activity and sports.
How long will the result last after a mini-abdominoplasty?
Mini-abdominoplasty performed on the abdomen will allow you to get beautiful, toned shapes without any aesthetic errors. The incisions will hardly be noticeable, because they will be covered by underwear.
The result after such a procedure lasts for life. A second procedure may be needed only if the patient has gained weight sharply or after carrying a baby.
Possible complications after abdominal mini-abdominoplasty
Even the most skilled surgeon does not always complete all operations 100%. Most often, after mini-abdominoplasty, complications occur due to the individual characteristics of the human body, or the patient himself has violated the doctor's recommendations.
Local complications are more common:
| Suppuration of postoperative sutures | Such a complication provokes a violation of the rules of sterility during surgery or suture processing. |
| Seroma | Exudate can accumulate in the wound. Such a complication is observed if the doctor loosely connected the edges of the wound or liposuction was performed simultaneously with mini-abdominoplasty. In order to prevent such a complication, it is recommended to wear compression underwear. |
| Hematoma | This complication is rare and can be triggered by improper actions while stopping bleeding. |
| Necrosis | This complication occurs in patients who have too tight sutures or excessive tissue preparation. In this case, the edges of the wound do not receive additional nutrition from the blood, and tissue death begins. |
| Scarring | Rough stitches often appear in people with a special reaction of the body, or the surgeon has little experience. |
Common complications may also occur:
- anemia, when the patient has lost a lot of blood during the operation;
- abdominal compartment syndrome, when blood pressure inside the abdominal cavity rises sharply;
- pulmonary edema, which causes high intra-abdominal pressure;
- congestive pneumonia develops due to the patient's low mobility after surgery;
- thromboembolism develops as a result of blockage of a blood vessel, arises from disorders in the work of the heart, refusal to wear compression underwear.
If the surgeon is a master in his field, then he will definitely foresee all complications and will do everything possible to prevent their development. The patient, in turn, must follow all the recommendations and strictly follow all the rules before and after the operation.
Mini abdominoplasty is an expensive method, but the most gentle and effective one. If there are serious problems with the skin and soft tissues of the abdomen, then this will be the best choice. The operation is not cheap, but the result is fixed for life and the procedure can be repeated only in case of non-compliance with the diet or pregnancy.
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