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Tummy Tuck

Who Can Have Tummy Tuck Aesthetics?

Any woman over the age of 18 who has sagging in the abdomen and does not have any health problems can apply for this procedure. This procedure, which is performed to remove the fat from the abdominal skin, is generally applied in adults. On the other hand, men and women who have constant weight problems can apply for the procedure after the age of 18.

Before Abdominoplasty

Consumption of non-blood thinners and herbal supplements should be stopped until 2 weeks before the operation. In addition, smoking and alcohol should not be used 1 month before the surgery. The patient should not stay in the sun for long before the operation and should inform the plastic surgeon about this. Likewise, it is important that ailments such as colds and flu pass until the day of surgery. Because these conditions will cause the surgery to be delayed. Finally, it is essential to terminate the diet practices made according to the surgeon’s recommendation.

How Many Hours Does Abdominoplasty Take?

Abdominoplasty, which differs from patient to patient, takes 3-4 hours on average. However, in patients with a large abdominal region, the surgery may continue for a longer period of time. If a mini tummy tuck is to be performed, the operation is completed in 1.5-2 hours. How to remove fat, whether to remove all the fat in the abdomen or excess skin in the abdomen are the main criteria that determine the duration of the procedure.

How is Tummy Tuck Aesthetics Performed?

Abdominoplasty performed under general anesthesia starts with a ‘V’ incision to be made in the area just below the underwear. After the incision of 10 cm, a second incision is made to correct the position of the navel. Immediately after the removal of excess fat and skin, sutures are placed and the surgery is completed. Edema may occur in the area after the procedure. In order to remove this edema, a drain is placed on the patient. In some patients, double drain application may also be preferred.

After Abdominoplasty

The post-processing process is very important. First of all, you may experience swelling and mild pain in the abdomen for the first 3 days. These conditions will be controlled with drugs that the plastic surgeon will prescribe specifically. In addition, the drain to be inserted into the patient usually stays in the operation area for up to 5 days. After dressing, the drain is removed.

The rest period in the hospital after tummy tuck is between 1-3 days. Light walks can start after the 3rd day, but the first 3 days after the tummy tuck will definitely be rested.

Patients who are curious about the healing process should wait for the stitches to be removed first. After an average of 15 days, you can return to daily life and get exercise recommendations from your doctor. The place of exercises is important in tummy tuck aesthetics. As a result, recommended exercises should be applied in order to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Individuals also wonder when the incision scars will go away. These scars will remain in the area as red for 4-5 months. On the other hand, after the 3rd day, you can take a shower, provided that you do not stay in the bathroom too long. However, in order not to damage the stitches, attention should be paid to situations such as coughing, straining and sneezing in the first week.

When Does the Recovery Process Start After Abdominoplasty?

Corsets are put on the patients after the operation. While the use of the corset will continue for the first month, it will also shorten the healing process. Every patient should pay attention to the use of corsets in order to achieve the desired appearance of the abdominal region. The full recovery process begins after the 10th week. Patients with whom the doctor will be in constant communication until this period should definitely go to the examination in case of any side effects.

What are the Advantages of Tummy Tuck Aesthetics?

Abdominoplasty has many advantages. First of all, tummy tuck surgery , which is performed according to a personal expectation, removes the fat that cannot be destroyed by sports and diet. In addition, individuals who reach a new skin structure after tummy tuck allow the skin to recover. The stitch scar will not affect the patients psychologically as it will remain under the underwear.

The convex abdomen appearance in patients will disappear after this operation. Abdominoplasty, which also ensures the correct positioning of the belly button, allows you to reach a new abdominal region as a result, while bringing aesthetically beautiful views.

The skin in the abdominal region loses its elasticity over time. As a result, sagging begins. Lubrication in the waist region also supports sagging in the abdomen. Especially in women, the weight gained with stretch marks during pregnancy affects the appearance of the abdomen. In order to eliminate these conditions that cause the appearance of a red abdomen, tummy tuck aesthetics is a necessary surgery.

Pregnancy Process After Tummy Tuck Aesthetics

Women wonder many questions about the pregnancy process after this operation. Especially women who have done a lot of research on whether they have side effects or not should remember that this operation is not a procedure that prevents pregnancy. In other words, the situation that needs attention is to determine the appropriate time for pregnancy. How long after the operation it is possible to get pregnant is also shared with the patients by the plastic surgeon. This period is known as an average of 1 year. In that case, women can have tummy tuck aesthetics by completing a minimum of 1 year after giving birth.

Abdominal stretching, which is suitable for women who are in good health and who have not planned pregnancy yet, are additionally applied to women who are over the age of 18. This procedure, which should be applied by women who have problems such as cracking, sagging and looseness in the abdominal region, does not have any serious side effects.

Yes, the results of this surgery are permanent. However, excessive weight gain and loss of the patient may invite sagging in the abdomen.

Antibiotics can be used to eliminate the risk of infection. However, this use can only be carried out after the approval of the doctor.

There will be swelling for the first 7 days after the operation. This condition may also be accompanied by pain. After an average of 10 days, the swelling disappears.

Yes. Already, the surgeon will tell you that solid or liquid consumption should be stopped 10 hours before the procedure.

Taking into account the recommendations of the plastic surgeon, light exercises can be started as of the 2nd month after the operation.

Yes, this process can be repeated. Of course, after the doctor's examination, it will be decided whether the procedure will be performed or not.

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