Body contouring

Abdominoplasty

For markedly lax abdominal skin after childbirth or weight loss, combining liposuction, skin excision and abdominal-wall repair. Takes about 2–3 hours under general anaesthesia.

Who it suits

  • Loose abdominal skin that liposuction alone cannot fix
  • Abdominal-wall separation after pregnancy

Technique highlights

  • Treats fat and lax skin in one operation
  • The scar is placed where underwear or a swimsuit covers it

Surgical steps

  • Assess fat, skin laxity and the abdominal wall
  • Liposuction with skin excision and abdominal-wall repair
  • Wear compression for one to two months as advised
  • Four to five follow-up visits

Recovery & aftercare

  • Stitch removal: 10~14days later
  • Recovery: 1~2weeks
  • Surgery time: 약 2~3hours
  • Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia
  • Follow-up visits: 4~5visit(s)

Risks & things to consider

  • Results depend on each person's anatomy and after-care.
  • Every operation carries risks and possible complications; consult a board-certified plastic surgeon first.
  • Surgery time and recovery figures come from Private's official pages and may change after assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Is the scar very noticeable?

Because stretched skin must be cut away a scar is unavoidable, but it is placed where underwear or a swimsuit covers it, so it does not affect daily life.

Do I need a compression garment?

Removing tissue leaves a space under the skin; wearing compression from two to three days after surgery for one to two months helps the skin adhere.

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Source: privateps.co.kr

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