If you have questions about body contouring
procedures offered at Augusta
Aesthetic Surgery, including abdominoplasty,
please submit this form.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE?
If you have loose or sagging abdominal wall skin frequently
associated with abnormal relaxation of the anterior abdominal
wall muscles ( frequently secondary to multiple pregnancies
or prior surgery).
If you are unable to tighten abdominal wall skin with
exercise.
INTENDED RESULT
A smoother flatter abdomen.
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION
RECUPERATION AND HEALING
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia
either within the hospital or in an outpatient setting. (Mini
& modified abdominoplasties are similarly performed).
Modified abdominoplasty abdominoplasty addresses conditions
where just the muscle wall or just the abdominal skin requires
repair.
Standard abdominoplasty tightens all of the abdominal wall
skin and muscles (Standard scar).
Extended abdominoplasty tightens the abdomen and the flanks
or sides (longest scar extending around the flanks onto lower
back).
Abdominoplasty can be one of the more uncomfortable plastic
surgery procedures and probably requires more time-consuming
and limited recovery.
Out patient surgery, and then assistance at home is usually
indicated.
You will be encouraged to be moving and walking regularly
within 1-2 days.
Light activity is comfortable in 10-20 days. Sports will
not be comfortable for about 6 weeks.
This
procedure is now considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered
by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.
NOTE
The
specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given
individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All
surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications
are unusual.
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Gary Williamson, MD, FACS, PC
Augusta Aesthetic Surgery | 2258 Wrightsboro Road | Suite 180 | Augusta,
GA 30904
Phone: 706-737-8827