Women and men who have loose skin and excess fat in the abdominal region have reasons to be subjected to abdominoplasty.
Accumulation of fat in the abdominal area is a matter of genetics. Significant weight loss can lead to skin sagging in different areas of your body. Besides this initial purpose, abdominoplasty can also tighten skin or muscles that have separated and weakened due to pregnancy. Also, the appearance of stretch marks can be reduced during the procedure, especially those placed below the navel.
Here are some indicators pointing to abdominoplasty as a good choice for you:
excess skin in the abdomen, the skin that looks like hanging
increased and hanged belly which visually stands out from the rest of the body
abdominal muscles have separated and weakened
If you are planning a pregnancy or weight loss in the future, it should be mentioned during a consultation with a plastic surgeon. The scars from the first abdominoplasty can reduce the performance of the second procedure.
Fortunately, there isn’t almost any serious complications after abdominoplasty. Every year, thousands of people undergo abdominal surgery with no major problems and a very satisfactory results. If you are considering abdominoplasty, you should be informed about some of the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure first.