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Tummy Tuck

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Tummy tuck surgery is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and sagging skin in the front of the abdomen are removed and the abdominal muscles are stretched. Generally, these stretch marks are seen in sudden weight changes and pregnancy. The aim of tummy tuck surgery is to remove stretch marks, remove abdominal fat and restore the abdominal area to its ideal appearance after surgery. The duration of tummy tuck surgery varies between 2 and 4 hours. The stitches of the operated patient are removed in 10-15 days depending on the healing process. Patients can leave the hospital after one night under our supervision and return to work after 2 to 4 weeks. Our surgeons advise our patients to wear a corset for a certain period of time after tummy tuck surgery and to stay away from exercise for a while. A slight scar will remain after tummy tuck surgery. Since this scar will fade over time after a certain period of time and the location of the surgical scars will be determined according to the preferred underwear model, it will not pose any problem for the patients.

Who can undergo tummy tuck surgery?

Full tummy tuck surgery is applied to people who have experienced excessive weight change or who have given birth. If the patient has excess skin on the upper side of the belly button, and if there is a fold on the lower side of the belly button that can be held with his/her hand while sitting, this patient is suitable for tummy tuck surgery. People who are not extremely obese for tummy tuck surgery, those whose abdominal fat does not melt despite diet and sports, those who have sagging, loosening and cracks in the abdominal area after weight loss, those who have a large abdomen even if they have not given birth, those who have sagging, loosening and cracking due to pregnancy, those who have fat in the abdominal area although their body is in aesthetic dimensions are suitable for tummy tuck surgery. People who do not have health problems that prevent tummy tuck surgery can easily undergo tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). If the patient does not have excess skin, has only a little fat, and the abdominal wall has loosened due to childbirth and weight change, endoscopic tummy tuck surgery is preferred. Mini tummy tuck surgery is performed if the excess skin and fat are accumulated only below the navel.

What should we do before tummy tuck surgery?

As with all surgeries, there are things you should pay attention to just before tummy tuck surgery. The most important of these is to quit smoking. Because smoking slows down blood circulation and prolongs the healing time of surgical wounds. In the last week of the operation, you should definitely stop using blood thinners and drugs that will adversely affect anesthesia. It will be important to plan accordingly in advance so that the date of surgery does not coincide with women’s special days.

Will I feel pain during tummy tuck surgery?

Abdominoplasty is not a painful operation. During tummy tuck surgery, local anesthesia is applied to all incisions and the abdominal wall for a long time. In this way, patients will not feel pain after surgery. Even if they feel some pain the day after the operation, this pain will be due to the tension caused by the tummy tuck. In endoscopic tummy tuck and mini tummy tuck surgeries, the pain will be even less.

What will I experience after tummy tuck surgery?

After the tummy tuck surgery, patients are definitely dressed in anti-embolism stockings, a urinary catheter is inserted, a drain is placed and an abdominal corset is worn. You can eat and stand up a few hours after the operation. In order not to put too much strain on the stitches, they should walk leaning forward for the first time. Since the stitches are left under the skin after the operation, there is no need for stitch removal. You can return to your normal life after one week and start sports after three weeks.

Can I go back to the way I was after tummy tuck surgery?

Tummy tuck surgery provides permanent solutions to the problems in that area. However, if there is excessive weight change and pregnancy after the surgery, some loss can be seen. Nevertheless, the patient does not return to his/her old self. Patients will not have any problems if they watch their weight and eat a balanced diet after tummy tuck surgery.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Abdominoplasty surgery is preferred by men and women who want to have an aesthetic appearance in the abdominal area. It also plays a major role in improving the appearance of the abdominal area for women suffering from significant skin and abdominal wall laxity after pregnancy or patients undergoing obesity treatment.
Abdominoplasty is aesthetically successful in patients with sagging skin on the abdomen and weak abdominal muscles. Many components will influence how long the optimal results of Abdominoplasty surgery will last. Among them, age, skin elasticity and physical fitness also play an important role. If the patient is healthy, has a stable weight and exercises regularly, functional results will usually be long-lasting.
Drains will need to remain in place for about a week after tummy tuck surgery. Most patients may experience bruising and swelling in the operated area after the operation. However, these symptoms will subside within a few weeks. Patients can return to work or daily activities after about one to two weeks. However, heavy lifting or difficult physical activities should be avoided for at least six to eight weeks. During the recovery period, patients can perform light exercises such as walking when they feel healthy enough.