Defined Abdomen in Summer

Dream of many can still be planned

Summer is approaching, and for those who planned to undergo plastic surgery and wonder if there is still time to perform any procedure, plastic surgeon Humberto Pinto clarifies: "It is still possible to schedule liposuction and abdominoplasty, which are the most sought after," explains the doctor. "The 'six-pack' abdomen is highly desired for the season," he says. According to research by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Brazil continues to stand out in the international ranking of plastic surgeries, occupying the second place with over 1 million surgeries performed in 2020. Among the most performed procedures are surgeries on the face, body, breast augmentation, and abdominoplasty. Humberto explains that the surgery depends on the patient's needs, and there are various types. "For example, abdominoplasty can be performed in conjunction with liposuction to remove small amounts of localized fat, or it can be done completely when the incision is made from one end to the other of the hip," he points out. For those who want to remove only excess fat, liposuction is the most recommended today, and new alternatives provide the desired result in the abdomen. "Lipo HD is a surgery that aspirates fat, allowing the region to be contoured, giving that 'rippled' appearance to the belly," explains the doctor. Regarding recovery time, Humberto says that generally these procedures require 30 to 60 days depending on the surgery and the patient. "It depends on the procedure and the person; we have patients who, after 30 days, are already in perfect condition, without the use of a girdle, and others who take a little longer. Even doing the math, it is possible to be ready by January," he highlights. One of the advantages is that during the end-of-year period, it is possible to take vacations or the person already has this plan, making everything easier: regulating diet, resting, staying hydrated, and having a support network," the doctor concludes.