Abdominoplasty is a procedure that removes looseness and sagging in the abdomen, especially after pregnancy and weight loss. In the tummy tuck procedure, loose and sagging skin tissue in the lower and middle abdomen is removed, and the looseness in the abdominal muscles is repaired. Thus, a more tense and tight abdomen is obtained. Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss and removal surgery. It is a surgical intervention in which patients lose their weight and then repair the problems that occur.

Who is Abdominoplasty Applied to?

Liposuction is primarily the most appropriate treatment for patients with minimal or moderate excess fat on the anterior abdominal wall and no skin laxity. Mini-abdominoplasty is applied to patients with laxity in the anterior abdominal wall and minimal skin laxity. If there is slack in the anterior abdominal wall and looseness in the lower and middle abdominal region, this group is suitable for tummy tuck procedure. It is especially suitable for patients with sagging skin after pregnancy and weight loss. Complication rates are higher in patients with obesity, smoking, and open abdominal surgery.

What is done before the operation?

The most important point before surgery is to evaluate the patient in detail and to understand their expectations. At this point, it is important for the patient to have realistic expectations in order to obtain a satisfactory result after the operation. With the examination, the problems are revealed and the action to be taken is decided in order to get the best solution in line with these problems. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Before the operation, the necessary blood tests and imaging tests are performed by the anesthesia and your suitability for the operation is evaluated.

What Awaits You During the Surgery Process

Abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. With tummy tuck, excess fat tissue in the upper abdomen and waist crease can be removed by liposuction. In this way, the waist fold is revealed in the abdomen and a flatter abdomen is obtained. The procedure takes 2.5-3 hours on average. After the procedure, two drains are placed. Corset is worn. Requires 2 days of hospitalization. Depending on the tightening of the abdominal muscles, moderate pain is felt, but these pains are reduced by the painkillers given.

Patients are not required to walk upright for the first 3-4 days. Thus, the tension in the abdominal muscles is relieved. After the procedure, normal daily life can be returned within 10 days. It is necessary to continue the corset for at least 1 month after the procedure, both for the reduction of edema and for the skin to adapt to its new position. Light walks can be started in the 2nd week after the procedure. 2-3 to sports activity.

It is more correct to start in the month. After the procedure, there is a scar that extends from the cesarean section area to the sides and remains in the bikini or underwear area. To reduce this scar, silicone-based creams are used for 3-4 months. The final result of the procedure is 6-9. It is seen monthly.