Abdominoplasty Surgery in Miami, Florida

Every abdominoplasty performed at our Miami, Florida cosmetic surgery center is performed with the utmost care and latest techniques. Abdominoplasty generally takes between two and three, hours plus additional time for liposculpture, if performed. The line of incision and areas for liposculpture are outlined. After speaking with the anesthetist or anesthesiologist, the patient is brought to the operating room. Once asleep, medication is administered to reduce bleeding.

Abdominoplasty always results in a transverse scar across the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area. The exact location of the incision will depend upon several factors, which include the "bikini" line (French cut or high waist vs. the traditional cut), as well as each person's requirements.

Abdominoplasty also results in a scar around the belly button (umbilicus), as this is made free to allow removal of the excess and loose skin. During the procedure, skin and fat are separated from the abdominal wall, by a transverse incision across the lower abdomen to the lower portion of the rib cage. The underlying abdominal wall and muscles are tightened with sutures (stitches), which provide a firmer and flatter abdominal wall, as well as a narrower waistline. The elevated skin is then lowered and the excess removed. The belly button (umbilicus) is then repositioned to its normal location.

Prior to closure, a long-acting anesthetic is administered along the muscle wall and incision, which dramatically reduces post-operative discomfort. The abdominoplasty incision is closed with sutures predominantly below the level of the skin to avoid cross-hatching and suture marks. A light dressing and elastic binder is then applied.