Abdominoplasty

Motherhood brings immense happiness. But the diastasis, sagging skin, stretch marks, scars, and deformities that occur after birth upset absolutely all women. Many women lose confidence in their attractiveness and hide their swimsuits and tops in a deep drawer. The same thing happens to women who cannot get rid of excess weight, even exhausting themselves with constant diets and physical activities. In many cases, abdominoplasty is the only effective solution offered by the Yurchenko Team to resolve this issue.

Abdominoplasty: preparation

• Consultation. At the visit, the doctor discusses the desired result with the patient and answers all questions. He explains how the surgery will be performed and outlines the restrictions to follow during rehabilitation.
• Medical evaluation. A doctor from the Yurchenko Team assesses the condition of the abdominal tissues and the degree of its elasticity. The specialist always determines the presence of diastasis – the separation of the abdominal muscles. Considering the patient’s expectations and physiological characteristics, the surgeon decides on the type of abdominal correction and develops a surgery plan.
• Comprehensive examination. All patients must undergo a preoperative examination, which includes a complete blood count and urine test, biochemical blood test, glucose in blood, coagulogram, AIDS, HIV, hepatitis B and C tests, an ECG, and a general practitioner’s examination.

How is the abdominoplasty surgery performed?

Depending on the method of correction, the doctor carefully removes excess skin, fat deposits, and stretch marks in the abdomen. He sews the diastasis, moves the navel to the correct position, and performs a skin tightening.

The scar after the surgery is located along the underwear line. After the rehabilitation period, it turns into a small white strip 1 mm in width. It is practically invisible. The doctor uses bioresorbable sutures for suturing, so there is no need to remove them after the surgery.

If the patient wishes, abdominal plastic surgery can be combined with other plastic surgeries: liposuction, lipofilling, breast plastic surgery, or others.

Rehabilitation period

Each patient stays in the clinic for 24 hours to monitor the patient’s general condition. The hospital provides all the necessary conditions for a good rest: caring staff, balanced meals, and a cozy atmosphere.

The doctors of the Yurchenko Team pay special attention to those moments that speed up the recovery process and allow you to return to your usual lifestyle as soon as possible.

For successful rehabilitation, it is necessary to:

• For the first 2 weeks, completely exclude physical activity, only walks up to 3 km are allowed.
• Starting from the 3rd week, you can add light domestic activities (without overloading) to your walks.
• Wear compression underwear for a month. 1 set of such underwear is included in the cost of the surgery. It helps to reduce swelling and speed up the recovery period.
• Avoid physical activity for the first month. Sudden body movements are strictly prohibited.
• During the first month, refrain from visiting saunas, swimming pools, and ponds for swimming.
• Adjust your diet: eliminate the consumption of salty, spicy, fried foods, and alcoholic beverages.
• Important! To ensure the long-term success of the surgery, it is essential to monitor nutrition and maintain a healthy level of physical activity.
• Also, a month after the surgery, you can undergo the procedure of microneedle RF lifting (MORFEUS8).

A course of barotherapy (oxygen therapy) consisting of 5 procedures to provide organs and tissues with sufficient oxygen has a positive effect on recovery after abdominoplasty, which contributes to a quick recovery and overall improvement of all body functions. Sessions in a barochamber after surgery can reduce inflammation, accelerate wound healing, and shorten recovery time.

Yurchenko Team doctors also recommend vacuum exercises in 30 days after surgery:

• 1st week: 1 time per day for 1-2 minutes;
• 2nd week: 2 times a day for 2-4 minutes;
• 3rd week: 3 times a day for 4-5 minutes; 
• 4th week: 4 times a day for 6-7 minutes.

Complications

Abdominoplasty is a large-scale operation. This means that it may be associated with certain risks. The most common complications:

• Infection. Surgery can lead to infection in the surgical wound. This can happen due to improper wound care after surgery or due to internal sources of infection. If you suspect an infection (e.g., redness, swelling, or separation), you should consult a doctor immediately.
• Hematomas and seromas. Hematomas (accumulation of blood) and seromas (accumulation of serous fluid) can occur after surgery, which leads to pain and swelling. It may require additional drainage.

If you experience any of these symptoms after abdominoplasty, contact your doctor or the nearest medical facility immediately. It is important to get a professional assessment and treatment to prevent serious complications.

Why choose Yurchenko Team?

The Yurchenko Team regularly performs abdominoplasty surgeries. Such surgery requires high qualifications from a plastic surgeon. In our country, such procedures are performed by highly specialized surgeons. Due to this “separation of duties”, each specialist of our team can improve their knowledge and skills in a particular area. This is the philosophy of the Yurchenko Team and the gold standard of all our services.

We work hard to make our services accessible. That’s why we provide consultations and perform surgeries in three locations: Kyiv, Bukovel, and Limassol. Thus, patients can choose the most convenient and comfortable place for the procedure.