Indications
Abdominoplasty in men is usually indicated after significant weight loss, when there is excess skin and abdominal wall laxity that does not respond to exercise.
Male fat distribution and abdominal musculature have their own characteristics, which influence surgical planning.
What can be treated
- Excess skin in the abdominal area.
- Diastasis — separation of the abdominal muscles, when present.
- Localized fat, when combined with liposuction.
Assessment
Individual planning
The scar's extent, muscle treatment and any combination with liposuction are defined individually, according to each person's anatomy.
How it is performed
Carried out in a hospital setting, under anaesthesia agreed with the team. Excess skin is removed and, when indicated, the abdominal muscles are brought back together. The technique and the incision's extent vary according to the individual plan.
Recovery
Swelling and discomfort in the first weeks are expected. A compression garment and a gradual return to activity, avoiding physical exertion for the advised period, are part of recovery.
Risks and factors that influence the outcome
Like any surgery, it involves risks — related to anaesthesia, healing, bleeding or infection, among others — discussed individually.
Weight, skin quality, smoking and adherence to post-operative care affect the outcome, which varies from person to person.
Male Abdominoplasty
Frequently asked questions
Does male abdominoplasty give visible abs?
The procedure treats excess skin and, when present, muscle diastasis; visible abdominal definition also depends on muscle mass and body fat, among other individual factors.
Does everyone who loses a lot of weight need an abdominoplasty?
It depends on the degree of excess skin and laxity after weight loss — the indication is assessed individually in consultation.
Can male abdominoplasty be combined with liposuction?
Yes, when there is also localized fat — the combination is assessed individually according to the case.
The scar's extent and the technique are always defined individually, in consultation.