Abdominal Lift in Dubai with Dr. Lyor Hanan: Achieve a Toned, Flat Stomach

An abdominal lift reshapes and firms the abdomen, making it an excellent choice for individuals with loose or sagging skin around the stomach, often resulting from significant weight loss, pregnancy, or the natural aging process. Beyond aesthetic benefits, tummy tuck surgery can also offer functional advantages for some patients, such as:

• Reduced back pain due to excess abdominal weight
• Improved posture and gait
• Boosted confidence and self-esteem

However, it is essential to recognize that an abdominoplasty is a major surgery, and candidates should fully understand the potential risks and benefits. Consulting with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Lyor Hanan in Dubai is crucial to make an informed decision.

Abdominoplasty is typically recommended for those with excess skin, fat, or weakened abdominal muscles, often due to:

• Significant weight loss leading to loose skin
• Pregnancy, which can stretch the abdominal muscles and skin
• The natural aging process, which can cause abdominal muscles and skin to lose firmness

Ideal candidates for a tummy tuck in Dubai are in good overall health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about the outcomes. Abdominoplasty is often a last-resort option for individuals who have already tried non-surgical methods, like regular exercise and a healthy diet, to address excess abdominal skin and fat.

The specifics of an abdominoplasty vary depending on individual needs, but the general process includes:

1. Anesthesia: Patients receive general anesthesia for comfort and safety during the procedure.
2. Liposuction: Dr. Lyor Hanan often performs liposuction in areas such as the upper abdomen, under the breasts, and along the flanks to enhance results.
3. Incision: A horizontal incision is made just above the pubic area, extending from hip to hip, at the same level as a C-section scar. The length of the incision depends on the extent of the reshaping required.
4. Muscle Repair: Dr. Lyor Hanan tightens and repairs weakened or separated abdominal muscles, helping create a flatter, firmer abdomen.
5. Excess Skin Removal: Extra skin and fat are removed to reshape the abdomen.
6. Belly Button Repositioning: The belly button is repositioned for a more natural, balanced look, keeping the original umbilicus in place but adjusting its location.
7. Incision Closure: The incision is carefully closed with absorbable sutures, so there’s no need for suture removal.
8. Dressing and Bandages: A protective dressing or bandage is applied to the treated area.

The surgery typically lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on complexity. Afterward, patients are monitored to ensure safe recovery, with a hospital stay of one to two nights for optimal post-operative care. Pain management and specific post-surgical care instructions are provided to promote a smooth recovery and lasting results.

• Flatter Abdomen: Removing excess skin and fat creates a flatter, more toned stomach.
• Tighter Abdominal Muscles: For patients with weakened or separated muscles, abdominoplasty brings them together and strengthens them.
• Enhanced Contour: Removing stubborn fat and reshaping the abdomen results in a more aesthetically pleasing, balanced contour.
• Improved Self-Esteem: Many patients report a boost in self-confidence after achieving their desired abdominal appearance.

It’s important to remember that tummy tuck results take time to fully develop and may require several weeks or months to reach their final appearance. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle helps ensure long-lasting results.

Diastasis recti is a condition where the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a larger-than-normal gap between them. This issue commonly occurs in women post-pregnancy as the uterus stretches the abdominal muscles but can also affect non-pregnant men and women, especially after significant weight loss. Diastasis recti can reduce core stability and create a bloated appearance similar to that of early pregnancy. It is commonly addressed during abdominoplasty, with muscle repair performed in about 90% of cases.

The criteria for coverage of an abdominoplasty by social security are precise:

• Presence of an abdominal apron partially or completely covering the pubis, with functional discomfort.
• Have a BMI<30kg/m2
• The apron appeared following significant weight loss, either after a diet, or after bariatric surgery (sleeve, by-pass) or after abdominal surgery, most often a cesarean section.
• The abdominal apron must be able to hold a sheet of paper under the apron.

Dr Hanan, after examining you, will make a request for prior agreement, which must be sent to social security. This must have a favorable response to qualify for support.

The cost of an abdominal lift with Dr. Lyor Hanan is starting with 30 000 AED. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Dr. Lyor Hanan’s Dubai clinic.