Professor Menachem VekslerPlastic surgeon
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a highly sought-after surgery that allows patients to eliminate cosmetic defects (loose skin, fat folds) in the waist area. At Top Ihilov Clinic, experienced surgeons perform tummy tucks, with thousands of plastic surgeries of varying complexity under their belts.
Every year, many patients from Russia and Ukraine, the Baltic States, and the CIS come to Top Ihilov for treatment, including for abdominoplasty.
The popularity of this medical center not only in Israel but also far beyond its borders can be easily explained by the following facts:
- Abdominoplasty at Top Ihilov is managed by highly experienced surgeons.
- The clinic can be called a model of comfort: in private cozy rooms, patients feel at home.
- The patient coordinator will communicate with them in their native language (the absence of a language barrier plays a significant role in maintaining patients' peace of mind).
Types of Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck is a rather complex and extensive surgery during which the surgeon not only removes excess skin and subcutaneous fat but also corrects the intermuscular diastasis, forms a new navel opening, and repairs the aponeurosis. Abdominoplasty usually lasts 2 to 4 hours. It can only be performed if there are no contraindications to the procedure, so every patient at Top Ihilov undergoes an examination before the tummy tuck. Abdominoplasty can be mini or full.
Mini Abdominoplasty
If the changes in the abdominal area are not very significant, the patient undergoes mini abdominoplasty. The doctor makes a horizontal incision above the pubic bone, lifts and fixes the skin and fat, and sutures the rectus abdominis muscles. After that, excess skin and subcutaneous fat are removed, and the edges of the surgical wound are tightened and sutured.
Full Abdominoplasty
During full abdominoplasty, the doctor also makes an incision not only along the bikini line but also around the navel. By connecting the abdominal muscles, the surgeon forms the navel in the correct position. After excising excess fat and skin, the incisions are sutured. The results of the surgery are evident — after a short period, the patient's abdomen becomes tight and firm.
Postoperative and Rehabilitation Periods
Since abdominoplasty is a lengthy open surgery performed under general anesthesia, the patient must remain in the hospital for 2 to 3 days after its completion. During this time, they may experience swelling in the suture area and accumulation of exudate (fluid, bloody discharge) in the postoperative wound. To facilitate drainage, doctors leave a drainage tube or rubber in the incision during suturing. Scheduled dressings are performed for 10 days after discharge from the hospital. For quick recovery after surgery, the patient must follow the given recommendations:
- Exclude physical activities for a while;
- Wear compression garments;
One month after discharge from the hospital, the patient should visit the surgeon, who will visually assess the speed of the tissue regeneration process of the scar.
The presence or absence of a noticeable scar on the abdomen depends on the qualifications of the surgeons. At Top Ihilov, true professionals work, who are well-versed in all the subtleties of applying cosmetic stitches and use only the best high-quality suture materials. That is why, after a certain period, scars from abdominoplasty become less noticeable and practically blend into the skin.
Cost of Abdominoplasty in Israel
The cost of abdominoplasty in Israel is significantly lower than in equally professional medical institutions in Germany and the USA. You can clarify the exact cost of the procedure by leaving a request on the website in the form below and waiting for a callback from our Call Center staff.
Advantages of Abdominoplasty in Israel
- The surgery is performed by experienced and highly qualified specialists who do not make any medical errors.
- The operation involves the latest equipment and modern surgical instruments.
- During the postoperative period, the patient is under the supervision of experienced medical staff.
- Thanks to modern techniques for performing the surgery, the rehabilitation period is minimal.
- The patient can pay for treatment in any convenient way.