Cosmetic Surgery : Abdominoplasty
Procedure: Flatten
abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening muscles of abdominal wall. Length:
2 to 4 hours Anesthesia: General, or local with
sedation In/Outpatient: Either, depending on individual
circumstances and extent of surgery. Side Effects: Temporary pain and numbness.
Swelling, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin bruising, tiredness for several
weeks or months. Risks: Blood clots. Infection. Bleeding
under the skin flap. Poor healing resulting in conspicuous scarring or skin loss.
Need for a second operation. Recovery: Back
to work: 2 to 4 weeks. More strenuous activity: 4 to 6 weeks or more.
Fading and flattening of scars: 3 months to 2 years. |