You are in Medical Library . Excessive fatty tissue and loose skin are removed from the middle and lower sections of the abdomen and the abdominal muscles are tightened. Description Cosmetic repair of the abdomen can be helpful in improving appearance, especially after massive weight gain and loss. Abdominoplasty can help flatten the lower abdomen, tighten stretched skin, and strengthen abdominal muscles. The patient is admitted to the hospital and the surgery is done in the operating room.
General anesthesia is used to keep the patient deep asleep and pain-free.
An incision is made across the abdomen, just above the pubic area. Excess skin and fat are removed from the abdominal wall, from the pubic area to the rib cage, around the umbilicus and the abdominal muscles are tightened. A firm elastic dressing is applied to the abdomen. Indications Extremely loose and flabby abdominal skin and muscle , usually following massive weight gain and loss. Abdominoplasty is not used as a substitute for weight reduction .