Abdominoplasty procedure insights and benefits in Brazil
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck surgery, goes beyond removing excess skin. According to plastic surgeon Dr. Flávia Bonato, a member of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP), the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica Estética (BAPS), modern abdominoplasty addresses the entire abdominal structure, including muscle separation (diastasis), waist changes, deep‑tissue laxity and localized fat.
The surgery can correct diastasis by plicating the rectus abdominis muscles, restoring abdominal wall firmness and improving trunk stability and body perception. It is frequently performed after pregnancy, major weight fluctuations or substantial weight loss, but it is not a weight‑loss procedure; candidates are usually already near their desired weight.
Dr. Bonato emphasizes that many patients mistakenly believe the problem is only excess skin, while the procedure often requires a combined approach to achieve harmonious and functional results.
Entities: Associação Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica Estética · Brazil · Dr. Flávia Bonato · International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Abdominoplasty is not a weight‑loss procedure; it is indicated for patients near their desired weight. (Dr. Flávia Bonato)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The procedure addresses more than excess skin, also treating waist changes, deep tissue laxity and localized fat. (Dr. Flávia Bonato)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The surgery can improve trunk stability and body perception. (Dr. Flávia Bonato)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Abdominoplasty can correct abdominal muscle separation (diastasis) by plicating the rectus abdominis muscles. (Dr. Flávia Bonato)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dr. Flávia Bonato is a member of SBCP, ISAPS and BAPS. (Article)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Abdominoplasty is commonly performed after pregnancy, major weight fluctuations, or significant weight loss. (Dr. Flávia Bonato)