Excess skin and fat are removed from the lower part of the abdomen during the procedure while the abdominal muscle wall is corrected. The skin is stretched downwards, and the navel is placed in a position and manner that is reminiscent of a youthful appearance. Liposuction can also be performed if there is localized fat in the waist area.

It is not an operation aimed at weight loss but at reshaping the abdomen’s appearance – after all, a loose abdomen can appear even in people with a relatively low weight. It can be combined with liposuction to ‘sculpt’ the fat distribution or even correct the laxity between the abdominal muscles that often coexists. The result of the procedure is the smoothing of the abdominal wall muscles and a youthful, healthy appearance of the abdomen.

The patient experiences mild pain after the procedure, which usually subsides with mild analgesics, while the administration of antibiotics ensures that the wound heals smoothly. Final results are seen after the swelling has subsided and internal healing is complete. As for the scar, it is extremely discreet since it occurs below the underwear line.

The success of the surgery and the maintenance of the result for an extended period of time is due to a proper diet, mild and regular physical exercise, stopping smoking at least six weeks before the surgery, as well as taking care of your personal hygiene -especially in the area- during the 24 hours before the surgery.

Possible complications of an abdominoplasty include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, fluid build-up (hygroma), poor wound healing, skin loss, numbness, or other changes in skin sensation.