Abdominoplasty procedures are common. The abdominoplasty
procedure requires an incision from hip to hip. During the procedure, the skin
is elevated from the abdominal wall and the borders of the rectus abdominis
muscles are identified. The umbilical stalk remains on the body wall. The
rectus muscles are then plicated in the midline of the abdomen. The plication
tightens the abdominal muscles and restores the abdominal contour. Any excess
skin that then “re-drapes” over the lower abdomen is then excises. Drains are
placed in the lower abdomen and usually remain in place for approximately one
week to ten days.
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