Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly performed to tighten
up the abdominal wall. Typically after multiple pregnancies, women have
developed a laxity of the abdominal wall that can not be improved with diet and
exercise.
Any underlying hernias are repaired at the same time that
the abdominal wall is repaired. Repair of the abdominal wall is accomplished
with plication sutures that bring the rectus muscles together in the
midline.
Typically after 4 weeks, patients are able to visualize the
improvement in their abdominal contour. Patients who undergo abdominoplasty
procedures have a high satisfaction rate.
