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Sculpting the Silhouette : Abdominoplasty in Detail
Abdominalplasty, also known as 'Tummy Tuck' in English, is a procedure aimed at removing excess fat and skin while tightening the abdominal muscles to achieve a more streamlined silhouette.
Excess tissue is often observed in women after pregnancy and in individuals who have recently lost a significant amount of weight. In these situations, this procedure is typically recommended to correct these excess tissues.
In-Depth Exploration of Abdominoplasty: Understanding Both Options
There are two types of abdominoplasty: total and partial.
Patients with less excess tissue can opt for a partial abdominoplasty, which is less invasive and takes less time, typically lasting 1 to 2 hours. The total or complete abdominal surgery (3 to 5 hours) is intended for patients with a larger amount of fat to remove, with a more visible scar and an extended healing time.
The procedure involves lifting the skin of the abdomen to tighten the muscle walls and fascia using sutures.
The Recovery Period : After Abdominoplasty
There are two modalities of abdominoplasty: total and partial. Patients with a moderate excess of tissue can opt for a partial abdominoplasty, which is less invasive and of shorter duration, usually lasting one to two hours.
Total abdominoplasty, a more comprehensive approach, lasts between three to five hours and is reserved for patients requiring the removal of a larger amount of abdominal fat. However, it results in a more noticeable scar and an extended recovery period.
The procedure involves separating the skin from the abdomen to tighten the abdominal muscles and fascia using sutures.
PRP : Accelerating the Path to Recovery
Action of the Therapy
PRP can be used during abdominoplasty in the form of a gel to accelerate the healing process and improve the overall condition of the skin.
One of the reasons doctors use PRP treatment is that it is entirely natural.
Indeed, PRP therapy is a treatment based on a person's own blood, so it is hypoallergenic and completely compatible with the biology of the individual undergoing the procedure. There is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
In the context of an abdominoplasty, a person's platelets are sprayed in the stomach area. The platelet concentrate is mixed with a combination of calcium chloride and thrombin to activate the platelets as soon as they enter the wound.
To start the procedure, a small amount of the patient's blood is drawn, usually between 20 and 50 cc, placed in a vial, and then in a centrifuge machine. The machine spins the patient's blood at high intensity to separate each of its components.
The doctor collects the separated platelets and, as mentioned above, sprays them into the tissue beds of the patient's abdomen. The practitioner also sprays the platelet concentrate on the suture line.
Platelets are extremely valuable because of the growth factors they contain, which are used by the body to generate, repair, and rejuvenate tissues.
The Benefits of PRP
The use of PRP helps accelerate the healing process and improve the overall appearance and health of the remaining skin (the one that has not been excised).
Studies have shown that by using PRP for this type of operation, it is less likely for the patient to develop a seroma (a pocket of fluid that forms in the abdominal area after surgery in that area, usually a benign issue unless it becomes infected).
Doctors who use PRP for abdominoplasties appear to believe that wounds heal much faster, especially with scars that are subsequently more aesthetically pleasing and significantly less visible.
The increased healing and improved patient recovery time are compelling reasons why patients should consider this treatment along with abdominal surgery.
It is also worth noting that hematoma formation is less likely when PRP is applied for this procedure.
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