Mini abdominoplasty in Gangnam: how effective is it for postpartum loose abdominal skin?
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
30s |
47kg |
157cm |
19 |
Surgical site
Surgical site : Abdomen, S-type, muscle repair, umbilicus correction｜ liposuction aspirate volume : –
Many patients experience
difficulty restoring
their abdomen to its
pre-pregnancy shape
after childbirth.
This is often caused by
stretched skin and muscles
during pregnancy
that fail to recover properly
due to reduced elasticity
after delivery.
Most patients who visit the clinic
have already attempted
exercise or dieting,
but continue to struggle with
skin sagging,
wrinkles, and
uneven abdominal contour.
In some cases,
patients assume that
the bulging appearance
limited mainly to
the lower abdomen
is simply caused by fat.
However, even within
a relatively small area
below the navel,
rectus muscle separation
and loss of skin elasticity
can lead to sagging
and visible abdominal deformity.
[Patient Information]
Age: 30s
Height: 158 cm
Weight: 47 kg
BMI: 19
Even with similar body conditions,
surgical results may vary
depending on individual characteristics.
After undergoing
a C-section delivery,
the patient developed
noticeable sagging
in the lower abdominal area.
Thin folded skin
above the C-section scar
became increasingly visible,
which led the patient
to seek correction.
Although the patient had
an overall slim body type,
skin laxity centered around
the C-section scar
created an uneven
and protruding appearance
of the lower abdomen
from the side profile.
In particular,
rectus diastasis
extending from the upper abdomen
was also identified,
causing the abdominal wall
to protrude forward.
To improve the noticeable
lower abdominal sagging,
rectus diastasis,
wrinkles, and overall
waistline contour,
the following surgical plan
was recommended.
Abdominoplasty (S-type, navel floating)
Rectus muscle repair (abdominal wall tightening)
Abdominal liposuction
– Removal of the previous
C-section scar
– Placement of the incision line
as low as possible
– Removal of stretched
lower abdominal skin
– Extended dissection
up to the upper abdomen
to broaden the correction range
– Correction of
rectus diastasis
extending from the upper abdomen
– Additional liposuction
to create a slimmer
and more natural waistline
Although the patient’s
main concern was
the lower abdominal sagging
and contour deformity,
upper abdominal rectus diastasis
was also identified.
For this reason,
rather than performing
a simple mini abdominoplasty,
the surgery was planned using
the navel floating technique
to restore overall
abdominal balance more effectively.
Before mini abdominoplasty,
thin folded skin
above the C-section scar
created an uneven
and protruding lower abdominal contour.
After surgery,
the sagging skin
was firmly lifted,
allowing the previously
bulging and irregular
abdominal line
to appear much smoother
and more naturally connected.
In particular,
the thick and heavy transition
between the upper and lower abdomen
seen before surgery
showed clear improvement
through abdominal wall repair.
Due to reduced elasticity
in both the skin and muscles,
the upper abdominal area
previously collapsed forward
above the C-section scar
whenever the patient bent forward.
This unstable folding
and contour distortion
were also effectively corrected
through mini abdominoplasty,
resulting in a firmer
and more stable abdominal line
without visible collapsing
or folding changes.
From the side view,
the stretched skin
above the C-section scar
was pulled downward
in a diagonal direction,
creating the appearance of
a protruding lower abdomen.
After mini abdominoplasty,
the previous C-section scar
was removed,
and the front abdominal contour
became flatter, smoother,
and more naturally connected overall.
Even when the range of sagging
is not severe,
if thin skin folds
above the scar line
or lower abdominal volume imbalance
disturbs the body contour,
mini abdominoplasty alone
may provide highly satisfying results.
Most importantly,
it is essential to undergo
an accurate evaluation
to determine exactly
which structural factors
are causing the abdominal deformity
before deciding on treatment.
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