To remove excess skin above and beneath the umbilicus. To repair overdistended muscles resulting from pregnancy or the pressure formerly exerted by body fat before weight loss. The scar resulting from the abdominoplasty is situated very low, just above the pubis, going up slightly on either side, and can be hidden in the swimsuit. The pubic hair is repositioned as normal. Follow-up is generally simple.
Hospitalisation lasts about one week.
The main complications patients face are thrombo-embolism, and wound problems. The patient should remain off work for one month. The psychological role they play according to their shape is major, and any flaw in their shape or size can cause much distress. From of health point of view, they may cause lumbago if too heavy. Hence, the aim of surgery is to recreate a normal shape and volume.