Abdominoplasty and childbirth

Abdominoplasty is a procedure in which the surgeon straightens the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin and tightening the muscles in the abdominal wall. This surgical procedure is also known as Tummy Tuck.

This surgery is a major surgery. So it is important to prepare yourself, thoroughly analyze your situation and take the time to make a final decision. Using this surgery should be the last solution for people who have tried all other measures. This method should not be used as a substitute for weight loss.

Why do some women tend to have abdominoplasty after having children? Abdominoplasty is a popular choice for some mothers who are looking to return to their prenatal shape after giving birth.

“Tummy Tuck” or abdominoplasty has always been a common surgery, but now this demand has increased significantly, especially in young women. For some women, diet and exercise lonely are not enough to deal with the problems of excess and sagging skin, as well as the torn abdominal muscles that result from pregnancy. For these women, abdominoplasty surgery is the only solution available.

 

How is abdominoplasty performed?

This surgery may seem a bit deceptive and simple, but Tummy Tuck, or abdominoplasty, is actually a major surgery. This cosmetic surgery involves cutting and sculpting muscles, tissues and skin. This method removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. The goal is to restore and repair weak or detached abdominal muscles. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a protruding abdomen, or a sagging abdomen, can be the result of:

• Inheritance
• Previous surgery
• Age increasing
• Pregnancy
• Many changes in weight

Learn more about the intricacies of Tummy Tuck surgery during and after surgery is a good way to finalize surgery.

Pregnancy and its effects on the appearance of the abdomen

Birth is one of the most amazing experiences of life, but it can have an impact on the mother’s body. Many women experience sagging skin and underlying tissues in the lower abdomen after giving birth. Unfortunately, no exercise or diet can completely eliminate this condition, which is often due to two main reasons.

First, most of the affected area is extra skin that has nowhere to go. Another, bigger problem is the opening of the abdominal muscles. Abdominal muscle openings occur when the right and left halves of the abdominal muscles separate. The tissue that connects the two halves of the abdominal muscles begins to stretch and press against the abdominal wall as the baby grows and the uterus grows. Pregnancy hormones make this tissue thinner by making it softer and more stable. Slight flattening along the midline is normal and is expected in all pregnancies, but separation of more than about 2 cm is a problem. Abdominal muscle openings can occur at any time and in the second half of pregnancy, but are common after childbirth. This is because the volume of the abdominal wall is reduced, and the thin midline tissue can no longer support the trunk and internal organs. This creates a pot-shaped belly.

Although abdominal muscle openings occur in only about 30% of pregnancies, several factors increase the possibilities. Genetics can play an important role in causing this condition.

Women who have experienced abdominal muscle opening earlier in pregnancy are more likely to experience it again, and may experience a more severe form in subsequent pregnancies. However, women who think more about having children, women with tiny limbs and those with weak abdominal muscles are more at risk.

Excess skin in the abdomen that changes according to the condition of the growing fetus, stretching of the midline tissue of the abdomen, and possible weakness of the lower abdominal wall can also result from cesarean delivery.

How can abdominoplasty surgery help you?

Abdominoplasty surgery is usually designed to strengthen the abdominal muscles, remove excess skin, and correct the lower abdomen. In this surgical method, the recovery time is a little longer and the discomfort created after the surgery is longer than other cosmetic surgery methods. The surgeon uses different methods depending on whether the problem is the opening of the abdominal muscles, with high intensity and the amount of excess fat and excess skin. Most women need at least 10 to 14 days to return to normal activities.

In a traditional or complete abdominoplasty, a horizontal incision is made between the pubic bone and the umbilicus. This incision can vary in size from a few centimeters to the entire length of the abdomen, depending on your anatomy and needs. The skin is then pulled back, the excess fat is removed, and the abdominal muscles are repaired (if necessary). The skin is then stretched, a new abdominal umbilicus is formed, and excess skin is removed.

Complete abdominoplasty surgery usually takes two hours or more. But the result is a firm, small, flat stomach. In this surgery, the scar is small and can be easily hidden by underwear. For women who have a cesarean delivery, the incision can be made in the same place; so there is only one scar or a small suture.

 

When do we make the plan for abdominoplasty surgery?

The best time to plan abdominal surgery is when you are sure that other methods, including diet and exercise, will not improve your body shape. You should wait at least six months after giving birth, or if you are breastfeeding, take action six months after stopping breastfeeding.

There are many reasons why it is best to wait six months. You will not get well enough before that. As a result of giving birth, the deep tissues of your abdomen are stretched and torn. After six months, most of the stretch marks will heal and the pregnancy hormones that soften them will no longer be active. When this happens, the torn tissue shrinks better and heals more after the operation.

In addition, mothers often have to lift and hug their growing babies. Frequent lifting of a heavy child puts a lot of pressure on the site of abdominal surgery and can damage the results of cosmetic abdominal surgery.

Six months later, most mothers can experience more useful and much more effective surgery after their baby’s daily routine is reduced and activities are reduced.

Finally, if the baby is breastfeeding, it is best to wait six months after breastfeeding. When breastfeeding, everything in breast milk is passed on to the infant. Under normal circumstances, this is safe, but it can be dangerous for the baby when the mother is anesthetized.

Of course, the goal of this surgery is to regain weight before pregnancy, and although this can often be achieved through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices, sometimes it is not.

When the skin of the abdomen is loose and sagging, you may not be satisfied with the result of the diet and exercise. Because you are interested in looking for the results of your efforts on a flat and small stomach.