Before and after abdominoplasty and liposuction in a 67 year old woman. Her wedding was coming up in several months – she wanted to look her best when she tied the knot with her new love! We recommend patients allow at least 3-6 months of healing before a major event like a wedding.
She was worried she was too old for surgery, but she was cleared by her Family Doctor to have general anesthesia and a several hour long Plastic Surgery procedure. We do everything possible during surgery to prevent anesthesia-related complications such as blood clots forming in the legs (DVT), and we keep our patients warm throughout their operation with an underbody and surface non-forced air warming system with decreases bleeding and infection risks.
Together with a breast lift and liposuction of her arms, axillary rolls, abdomen and circumferential flanks, a tummy tuck was performed to permanently remove excess skin and fat from her lower abdomen. Her rectus diastasis was corrected, and over 4 pounds of skin and fat was excised from her lower abdomen. After surgery, she wore compression garments that limited swelling and bruising and encouraged her skin to mold to its new form.
Early follow up photos are shown two and a half months after surgery. She can already see progress in her midsection and she can’t wait to try on fitted wedding dresses!
*All photos are actual patient photographs and are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results may vary.
