3 in every 1,000 births in Australia are multiple-child births. The mother’s uterus expands more during multiple childbirth pregnancies, increasing the chances of diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles). Excessive pressure can result in an umbilical hernia, weakened pelvic floor, and pain. If you live in Australia, statistics show that
Caused by the parallel rectus abdominal muscles separating as the uterus expands, diastasis recti is a common condition in pregnant mothers which can cause one to still look pregnant after giving birth. What Is Diastasis Recti? The rectus abdominal muscles run vertically along the stomach. Commonly affecting ⅔ of expecting
Indications: Experiencing loose skin after losing 30 kilograms, leading to functional issues such as skin fold rashes in the lower abdomen. Approach: VASER Assisted Fleur de lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Because this patient experienced extensive loose skin and fat after losing weight due to gastric bypass surgery, a standard abdominoplasty surgery
Combining abdominoplasty with umbilicoplasty procedure tightens loose skin around the abdomen and reshapes the navel. Performed either as standalone procedures or in conjunction with one another, the goal of the two procedures is to create a smoother and a more aesthetically-pleasing abdomen. After pregnancy, every new mother wishes to get
From surgery to recovery, this guide covers it all. Your recovery after belt lipectomy surgery is a milestone in your weight loss journey toward tightened skin after massive weight loss. It’s good to know what to expect ahead of time so you are prepared for what lies ahead. Let’s take
Like any other major surgery, abdominoplasty leaves a scar. These scars vary depending on the complexity of your surgery and the incision length your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure requires. It is possible to hide certain scars by positioning them below the bikini line. I understand if you’re worried that your
Many of my patients ask me to explain the difference between lower body lift (Belt lipectomy) surgery and abdominoplasty surgeries and which one is better for getting rid of excess skin and fat on their midsections after weight loss. Let’s explore what sets these two surgeries apart. How Belt Lipectomy
There are several reasons why I recommend waiting at least twelve months after pregnancy to undergo traditional abdominoplasty surgery. Not only does your body need time to heal and your loose skin might shrink on its own, but it allows you to spend quality bonding time with your baby and
A Mini VASER Lipo-Abdominoplasty (Mini Abdominoplasty with VASER suction assisted lipectomy) procedure targets redundant skin tissue on the lower abdominal region that may result from pregnancy. Many women experience post-pregnancy side effects, including redundant loose skin in the abdominal region and separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), which can be the
Abdominoplasty is a major surgery as it removes significant excess skin, the body’s largest organ. Other reasons I categorise it as a major surgery include the risks involved, the complexity of the procedure, the use of general anaesthesia, the length of hospital stay, and the altering of the anatomical structure.