The shape of a huge, flabby abdomen expresses an inconsistent body shape and significantly lowers self-confidence. Everyone with a protruding or enlarged belly seeks relief in any manner possible, and this is what our patient did when she requested the help of Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a sculpting and body contouring expert, to address her belly problem. She performed a belly tuck and sculpting surgery, giving her this toned, sporty appearance.
In addition to the effect on the individual's self-satisfaction and lack of confidence, it may also cause health problems due to the accumulated fat, and its impact on the abdominal organs such as the liver and kidneys, which directly affect their vital functions. The heart and lungs are also affected. Also, the breathing process may become very complicated, which affects daily living.
Is there a suitable time to perform the abdominoplasty procedure?
Yes, it is preferable to perform abdominal sculpting and tightening at certain times rather than others to get a better outcome, particularly in the case of weight stability following significant weight reduction through bariatric procedures or when the weight is close to normal. It is also recommended to perform a tummy tuck and sculpt it after going through the pregnancy and childbirth stages and the stabilization of the shape of the abdomen, to prevent a subsequent pregnancy from damaging the tightening result.
Characteristics of the ideal candidate for a tummy tuck:
• He has severe abdominal sagging; although he is close to his ideal weight and follows a healthy diet and tummy tuck exercise, but failed to control the shape of his tummy.
• He has been on a diet for a long time, which has resulted in a significant percentage of weight loss.
• He is older than eighteen and has a suitable health condition to get the surgery and general anesthesia.
However, it is prohibited in the following circumstances:
• The existence of burn or scar remnants in the upper abdomen.
• The patient has diabetes, heart disease, or a history of stroke, among other chronic illnesses.
• A desire to get pregnant following surgery.
Following the tummy tuck, Dr. Mina Mamdouh advised this patient to:
• Wear a medical corset to minimize post-surgical swelling.
• Wait at least two weeks after the tummy tuck procedure before getting back to your routine.
• Avoid any strenuous exercise for a month after the surgery.
• Take the supplements and vitamins prescribed to her, such as vitamins A and C.
• Take a daily 30-minute walk to promote blood circulation.
• Constantly inspect drainage lines and monitor any rise in temperature, with the need to report it immediately before the situation worsens.
The result of the tummy tuck and sculpting with Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a specialist in plastic surgery, sculpting, and body shaping, appears immediately after the surgery, but the final results take four to six weeks to be reflected after the swelling has completely subsided and been managed with the prescribed medications and by wearing a medical corset.
In cases of stubborn abdominal fat that is difficult to get rid of by traditional methods without surgery, Dr. Mina Mamdouh may perform a liposuction step before the tightening and sculpting procedure.
