Tummy tuck in Seoul – For those considering surgery to correct sagging belly after childbirth | Lesarts Plastic Surgery
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
40s |
53kg |
152cm |
23 |
Surgical site
Abdomen, S-Type, Rectus Plication, Umbilical Floating
2,400cc
The balance of the body ultimately begins
from the center — the abdomen.
When belly fat accumulates, or when the waistline lacks definition and
the skin sags downward, the entire body can appear heavy and aged,
even if other areas remain slim.
That’s why abdominal fat is often called “age fat”,
and a sagging abdomen is seen as a sign of an older-looking figure.
In this sense, abdominal management can be considered
the foundation of maintaining a youthful body contour.
Especially after childbirth, when abdominal elasticity decreases rapidly
or the abdominal wall pushes forward,
it becomes very difficult to restore a firm, smooth shape naturally —
leading many people to seek correction.
Through today’s abdominoplasty case,
we’ll examine the improvement in sagging abdominal skin
and abdominal wall tightening,
and observe how these changes affect
the patient’s overall body contour transformation.
The abdominoplasty case featured in this post
involves a female patient in her late 40s
who experienced a protruding lower abdomen
and loose, inelastic skin,
even long after childbirth —
causing ongoing stress about her aging body contour.
Although many years had passed since giving birth,
the postpartum changes below the navel
remained difficult to correct and manage.
During her consultation at Lesarts Plastic Surgery,
a detailed assessment was performed on
her abdominal circumference, contour,
and upper-to-lower body flow,
leading to a discussion on
proportion and balance improvement before surgery.
When closely examining the patient’s abdominal condition in the photos,
it’s clear that fat was heavily concentrated in the lower abdomen.
The overall abdominal skin had lost elasticity,
creating multiple visible layers of sagging.
Below the navel, the weight of excess fat
caused further drooping, forming a double-folded skin crease.
From the side view, the love handle (flank) volume stood out,
making the waistline look thicker and less defined.
As a result, the overall body flow was disrupted,
breaking the connection between the upper and lower body,
and causing imbalance in the abdominal proportion.
To correct these issues comprehensively,
the following surgical plan was made:
1.S-type abdominoplasty + abdominal wall plication + floating technique
Using the umbilical floating method,
the loosened rectus muscles were tightened in both upper and lower abdomen,
and the sagging lower skin was lifted for a firm, smooth contour.
2.Full abdominal liposuction
Considering skin thickness and fat distribution,
liposuction was performed across the entire abdomen,
refining the waistline into a slimmer, sharper shape.
Additionally, the flanks and back line were targeted
to achieve a noticeable, balanced improvement from every angle.
Through this combined abdominoplasty and abdominal liposuction,
we’ll review how the patient’s body contour transformed
over five months after surgery.
Before surgery, the area below the navel
showed a noticeable weight of excess fat,
and the waistline appeared wide and flat,
making the upper body look heavy overall.
Because the lower abdominal skin had lost elasticity,
fat pulled downward, causing visible sagging and wrinkles,
and the connection between the abdomen and pelvis
looked uneven and poorly balanced.
At five months after abdominoplasty and abdominal liposuction,
the lower belly circumference had reduced,
the sagging skin disappeared,
and the waistline became slim and defined.
The abdomen no longer appeared heavy,
and the new waist contour created a younger, lighter shape.
Thanks to the combined rectus muscle plication
and liposuction procedure,
the abdominal midline tightened firmly,
and the love handle (flank) fat was eliminated —
making the body line look much more balanced and refined from the side view.
The abdominoplasty incision lies under the underwear line,
and the scar is healing neatly and thinly,
showing a stable and elegant recovery.
Even when bending forward,
the difference before and after surgery
is clearly noticeable.
Before abdominoplasty, fat and skin gathered
toward the lower abdomen, causing deep folds and wrinkles,
which led to discomfort even during normal movement.
After surgery, the lower abdomen was tightened firmly,
so even when bending, the abdominal silhouette
remained smooth and flat without visible creases.
The abdominoplasty incision was made
in a position easily hidden under underwear,
and the scar has healed thinly and cleanly,
maintaining a refined and stable appearance.
From the side view, a noticeable transformation
was clearly observed.
Before abdominoplasty and abdominal liposuction,
the lower abdomen was severely protruding,
and the upper body balance was completely off.
After surgery, the abdominal center was stably lifted,
creating a smooth connection from the waist to the pelvis,
and from the side, the silhouette appeared lighter and slimmer.
Because the patient had sensitive skin,
the healing process progressed slowly at times,
requiring more careful management and close monitoring.
Through continuous follow-ups and tailored aftercare,
she has now achieved a stable recovery and natural results.
Moving forward, laser care and skin treatments
will be applied according to her condition,
to help the surgical results settle even more naturally
and maintain a high level of aesthetic completion.
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