Excessive weight gain and loss, childbirth, pregnancy or age can cause excess fatty tissue, loss of skin elasticity and deep skin folds in parts of the abdomen. You can clearly see these changes as: slack abdominal muscles, stretch marks and tears in the skin, deep grooves, sagging and changes in shape caused by excess fatty tissue. These operations are intended to improve these unwanted anatomical changes. If there is only an abnormal accumulation of fat in the abdominal area, a liposuction procedure is sufficient.
If, besides the accumulation of fat, there is also loose and hanging skin after necessary weight loss, the best solution is to remove the layers of fat by means of dermolipectomy (removal of the loose and hanging skin together with fatty tissue, and tightening of the skin after necessary weight loss). The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. If the function of the abdominal muscles is also impaired, with tears (fissures) and sagging of the abdominal muscles, and there is also excessive fat accumulation, the best solution is abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), which is an abdominal lift plus liposuction.
If there are no skin problems other than separation of the abdominal muscles, an endoscopic tummy tuck is sufficient.
The surgeon examines the patient and advises which type of operation is suitable, taking into account the problems of the body and what the patient wants.
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This information is general and does not replace medical advice. Every patient is assessed individually: after a detailed conversation it is determined whether a treatment is suitable for you.