Circumferential abdominoplasty is the extensive version of the regular abdominoplasty surgery. This procedure involves longer incisions, usually along the abdomen that extends around the waistline.
Morbidly obese people that lost tremendous amount of weight are the perfect candidates for circumferential abdominoplasty. The huge amount of loose skin cannot be corrected through the regular abdominoplasty alone. The abdominal area, outer thighs, buttocks and back area all undergo a full lift to achieve a toned and flatter appearance. Muscles are tightened and loose skin is cut, and the leftover is sewn to the incisions.
The main purpose of circumferential abdominoplasty is to define and give body contour to big weight losers. New slim and leaner bodies can be achieved after morbidly obese people lose excessive weight.
Liposuction is often used to help re-contour the patient's body. The deposited fats in surrounding areas that cannot be corrected by circumferential abdominoplasty can be addressed using liposuction.
Facial, neck and limb liposuctions can help achieve the overall contouring that the patient needs to achieve a proportioned appearance.
Recovery from Circumferential Abdominoplasty
Circumferential abdominoplasty takes longer time to recover and heal. Since this procedure is extensively invasive in nature, total bed rest for the first 2 weeks is essential to help heal the incisions.
A patient can expect bruising, swelling, pain and soreness during the first weeks. Pain killers, antibiotics and special binding garment are prescribed to help alleviate the pain and swelling, and to speed up healing during this period.
Strenuous activities can only be done after a month or two. Ask your plastic surgeon about the things that you can and cannot do during recovery from circumferential abdominoplasty.
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