Abdominoplasty
Removes excess abdominal skin and fat and may rebuild the muscle wall (mini, full or circular).
Overview
Removes excess abdominal skin and fat and may rebuild the muscle wall (mini, full or circular).
Abdominoplasty is carefully planned to seek a more harmonious contour by removing excess abdominal skin and fat and, when indicated, reinforcing the muscle wall. It may be considered as mini, full or circular according to assessment. Realistic expectations and safety are always prioritized.
General goals
- Assess excess skin and abdominal wall changes
- Define a realistic plan
- Integrate care and follow-up
Possible candidates
People with abdominal changes that persist despite healthy habits, subject to medical assessment. It may be considered after pregnancy, weight changes or other factors, always according to clinical judgment.
Assessment
Anatomy, muscle wall, excess skin, general health and expectations are reviewed before any recommendation. Assessment also helps decide between mini, full or other variants when applicable.
Preparation
Preparation is indicated individually according to the agreed plan and includes prior guidance to support a safer, more orderly process.
Recovery
It requires a recovery period and follow-up explained during consultation: area care, gradual activity and control visits according to progress.
Care
Care is adapted to each patient and reviewed during follow-up to support healing, comfort and postoperative questions.
The information is general and educational.
Results and timelines may vary from person to person.
The appropriate indication depends on an individual medical assessment.
Related questions
General guidance. The definitive indication is defined during consultation.
Is abdominoplasty a weight-loss procedure?
No. It is aimed at abdominal contour when there are skin or abdominal wall changes that do not respond to healthy habits. Stable weight and a medical assessment are important before considering it.
Can abdominoplasty be combined with other procedures?
In some cases it may be combined with other body procedures, always subject to safety assessment and recovery timelines. The plan is defined individually, not as a standard package.