Abdomen (tummy tuck): This procedure shapes Abdomen and waist.

July 1, 2022

For many people, weight loss means getting (back) closer to their desired body. But then their Abdomen throws a wrench in the works: instead of shrinking back, it hangs down in folds – and never regains its former firmness. Is a Abdomen tuck the solution? Dr. Brölsch will tell you everything you need to know about the procedure.

A firm Abdomen is part of many people's personal beauty ideal. If, on the other hand, it sags, wrinkles, or even develops an Abdominal Apron , this can still be cleverly concealed with clothing in winter. "Women often try to camouflage excess skin on the lower abdomen However, this is hardly possible with excess skin on the waist and upper abdomen Dr. G. Felix Brölsch, German board-certified specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery in Braunschweig .

Abdomen skin tightening for a body you feel good about

Especially in summer, those affected feel uncomfortable wearing a bikini, swim trunks, or a light T-shirt. "Some patients no longer dare to go to the beach. Their own bodies then severely restrict their quality of life. With the help of an Abdomen tummy tuck (medically: abdominoplasty ), we can not only shape and tighten the skin, but also give patients back the body they feel comfortable in."

Weight loss, childbirth, connective tissue weakness: Why does someone develop an Abdominal Apron ?

Abdomen wall usually copes very well with minor weight fluctuations connective tissue weakness , significant weight loss after years of being overweight, or childbirth can overwhelm the Abdomen wall. It doesn't retract as quickly as the weight is lost. And often, the Abdomen skin has been so strained and has become so lax that it never regains its firmness. Instead, it hangs down, known as an Abdominal Apron , sagging and wrinkled – the overstretched connective tissue structures no longer provide support. Incidentally, an Abdominal Apron can develop after both vaginal births and cesarean sections, and can be corrected Abdomen wall lift.

Does S gluteal area rt help with loose Abdomen skin?

“In our practice in Braunschweig, we repeatedly observe that both women and men with an Abdominal Apron have endured a long period of suffering before deciding on a Abdomen tuck,” says Dr. Brölsch. The patients have previously tried everything to regain a firm Abdomen and a slim waist . The expert explains: “Unfortunately, this level of effort, based on gluteal area exercises and fitness, massages, creams, and various diets, is ineffective Abdomen is sagging Abdomen skin is ‘stretched out,’ as many laypeople describe it, it will never regain its firmness through conservative methods.”

Then only an Abdomen tummy tuck) . This procedure is performed under general anesthesia in several steps :

excess fat and skin tissue removed,
Tightened sagging tissue,
the Abdomen skin is reshaped,
If necessary, the rectus Abdomen muscles are gently tightened.
as well as the Abdomen navel being offset for a symmetrical result.

“We make the incisions for the operation in consultation with the patients so precisely that the fine scars are concealed by the bikini or swimming trunks,” explains Dr. Brölsch.

When is the right time for an Abdomen (tummy tuck)?

One question the surgeon is frequently asked is: Can we perform an Abdomen immediately after my C-section ? Dr. Brölsch strongly advises against this: "A C-section is a significant strain on the body and, like any surgical procedure, carries risks. I will not unnecessarily increase either of these risks with an abdominoplasty Abdomen to retract after childbirth or other weight loss . "Afterward, we then decide together with the patient whether a tightening procedure is even necessary and, if so, at what cost a medical assistant "

How much does an Abdomen cost?

to combine abdominoplasty with liposuction ( gluteal area suction) or a Mommy Makeover / Body Lift a medical assistant in a personal consultation at his specialist practice in Braunschweig. Depending on the specific procedure, a medical assistant Abdomen costs from €6,000, because every body is different, and your well-being and aesthetic wishes are always the top priority.

How dangerous is an abdominoplasty?

Every procedure performed under general anesthesia carries the usual surgical risks, such as bleeding, anesthetic complications, or infection. This also applies to Abdomen tummy tuck . "However, the risk of these or other side effects, such as impaired blood flow to the Abdomen , is very low," says Dr. Brölsch. Another pregnancy after the procedure is also not a problem. "The Abdomen skin can stretch again even after a tightening procedure; that's how nature designed it in women."

Would you like to learn more? Then please contact the team at Löwen Ästhetik and Dr. Brölsch or write to us.