Abdominal wall surgery

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Abdominoplasty - series

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Abdominal wall surgery

Alternative Names:

Cosmetic surgery of the abdomen; Tummy tuck; Abdominoplasty

Expectations after surgery:

The patient can expect to feel some pain and discomfort for several days after surgery, which can be managed with pain medications. Resting with the legs and hips bent may reduce pressure on the abdomen during the recommended 1 - 3 day hospital stay.

Convalescence:

An elastic support similar to a girdle, worn for 2 - 3 weeks, provides extra abdominal support while healing. Strenuous activity and straining should be avoided for 4 weeks.

The scars will become lighter in color and flatter during the next 3 - 6 months.

Review Date: 8/11/2005
Reviewed By: Joseph P. Hart, M.D., Marco Polo Traveling Fellow c/o Department of Vascular Surgery, A. Z. St. Blasius Hospital (Belgium). Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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