Dr. Bushra Akram | Plastic Surgeon in Lahore, Cosmetic Surgeon in Lahore

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Saturday, January 2, 2021

Abdominoplasty | Dr. Bushra Akram

 

Abdominoplasty

What is Abdominoplasty?

It is a procedure in which excess body abdominal skin and fat is removed surgically leaving scars in lower abdomen.

Indication

·         Post Pregnancy loose abdominal

·         Post Bariatric Procedure

·         After Weight loss

·         Adjunct to body cantouring

Anesthesia

This  procedure is done under general anesthesia

Adjunct to Abdominoplasty

Along with Abdominoplasty other procedures can be done with liposuction of arms flanks thighs etc.

 

Duration of Procedure

Depends on various factors

           Built of patient
Surgeon
 Extent of work
Number of procedures

Usually takes 3-4 hrs operation time

Recovery

Patient remain admit at least24-49 hours in hospital

Restricted routine      for few weeks

 

Complications:

 

Early:

Cellulites
Bruises
Pain
Seroma
Skin necrosis
Wound dehiscence

 

Late:
Asymmetry
Undercorrection
Hypertrophic scarring
Pigmentation

Recovery:

Patient remain admitted for 24 to 48 hrs in hospital 

Restricted routine activity for few weeks.