Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is a treatment method for people who suffer from problems such as sagging, excess fat and skin in the abdomen for various reasons. Sagging in the abdomen, excess fat and skin can often be seen in cases where excess weight is lost quickly, due to aging and in the post-pregnancy period. Abdominoplasty is the process of removing sagging and excessively lubricated skin in the abdomen with tummy tuck surgery. With the tummy tuck operation, excess skin and fat are removed and the sagging skin appearance is eliminated and the abdomen is flattened. A flatter abdomen is obtained with tummy tuck operation and 1-2 size reduction is expected after the operation. The tummy tuck operation also contributes to the person psychologically, a more confident and positive mood is observed in people.
How is Abdominoplasty Performed? What are the stages?
In the examinations performed before the tummy tuck surgery, a plan is made about how the surgery will be performed. Abdominoplasty is divided into two as mini tummy tuck and full tummy tuck. In the mini tummy tuck operation, the operation is performed from the same scar area in people who have had a previous cesarean section. In people who have not had surgery before, an incision is made so that the incision remains in the bikini. Thus, there are no surgical scars in the visible areas after the operation. After the incision is made in the surgery, cracked and sagging skin and excess fat tissues are removed. After the excess fat and skin are removed, the skin is stitched back into place and the surgery is completed. In the full tummy tuck operation, the enlarged belly button is first reduced and shaped. Then, the loosened and sagging muscle tissues in the abdominal region are tightened and the surgery is completed by suturing the aesthetic stitches. After the operation, a corset is worn to better shape the abdomen and a better recovery is provided.
Who is it suitable for? What are the Risks and Advantages?
Abdominoplasty is a suitable method for patients who have sagging skin in the abdomen and cannot solve this problem with exercise and diet. It can also be applied for sagging in the abdominal region after pregnancy. It is especially suitable for patients who have given birth several times, have cracks and sagging in the abdomen and weakened abdominal muscles. It is more appropriate to postpone the tummy tuck operation to postpartum in people who are considering pregnancy.
Tummy tuck surgery has some risks like other surgeries. The most common complications are: infection, bleeding, clotting, fluid accumulation and worsening of the surgical scar.
The advantages of tummy tuck surgery are:
- Having a fitter body
- Having a more beautiful looking abdomen and belly button
- Collection of sagging abdominal skin and reduction of abdominal fat
What Should Be Considered After Abdominoplasty?
- Smoking and alcohol use should be stopped at least two weeks before the tummy tuck operation. After the surgery, smoking should not be consumed until the healing process is completed.
- Postoperative hospital stay is usually 1-2 days, depending on the recovery status. It is normal to feel pain in the first few days. Painkillers prescribed by the doctor should be used. Antibiotics and other drugs prescribed by the doctor should be used.
- Stitches on the skin are removed 1 week after the operation. It is important to start walking slowly 1 week after the surgery.
- Sudden movements should be avoided for a few weeks after surgery. The sutures in the abdomen should be protected against impacts.
- In the first few weeks, help should be sought when bending over and lying down, and the stitches should not be forced by moving alone.
