Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)

Sagging and cracks in the belly after pregnancy, abdominal deformations due to weight gain and loss, and fat gain caused by hormones make it an undesirable image in the abdominal area. Although this process is tried to be slowed down by measures such as the use of various restorative-preventive creams, wearing a corset, sometimes the image in the mirror and the one imagined do not fit together. With tummy tuck operation called Abdominoplasty, people can have a thin and shaped abdomen. Abdominoplasty is an operation performed to remove excess fatty tissue in the abdomen, to tighten the area and to restore weakened muscles for a tighter abdominal appearance. With this surgery, sagging or cracked abdominal skin can be restored, the inner abdominal muscles can be strengthened, and the desired waistline and body lines can be created with a flat stomach image.

Abdominoplasty is an operation preferred by mothers whose belly expands and cracks during pregnancy and belly sags after birth. The psychology of women who have stretch marks and sagging in the abdomen despite losing their birth weight and finishing the breastfeeding process is also affected. It is recommended that mothers wait up to a year for the recovery of the body after childbirth to have this surgery. Patients should be informed about the changes that may occur in the abdomen if they think about pregnancy again.

Patients who lose a lots of weight and subcutaneous fat tissue with obesity treatment also have a significant sagging in the abdominal region. People who lose weight quickly from time to time also have stretch marks as a result of the fact that the skin around the abdomen loses its elasticity. Despite regular nutrition and sports, these people who cannot find a solution against skin sagging and stretch marks can get information about the process by contacting a plastic surgeon for Abdominoplasty.

Before the Abdominoplasty, the patient's medical history and current health values are checked by the Doctor. Abdominal elasticity, previous surgeries and their scars are determined. The surgical method is planned by examining the area where excess skin will be removed. If the fattening and sagging of the person's abdomen has only occurred in under the belly button area, mini abdominoplasty may be sufficient. In full abdominoplasty the lower and upper abdomen are handled together. Intra abdominal muscles are shortened, excess skin and fat in the abdomen are removed. The abdomen is straightened and the location of the belly button is changed.

Abdominoplasty operation takes 1 to 3 hours, depending on the procedures that performed. Some medications, smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped a week before the operation. Medications that are used regularly can be stopped for a while under the supervision of a Doctor. Abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. A horizontal incision is made between the inguinal line and the belly button. Abdominal skin is lifted and the abdominal muscles that have lost their elasticity are repaired. The skin of the upper abdomen is pulled down, the sagging skin is cut off, and the navel is formed in the planned place. The incision is closed by suturing. If there is fat on the belly and on the sides, they are thinned by liposuction.

After Abdominoplasty patients stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days. Immediately after the operation, the patient is dressed with an abdominal corset, and it is recommended to use this corset regularly for at least 5-6 weeks. In case of pain due to stitches in the abdominal area, patients should use painkillers recommended by the doctors. Patients can take a shower 2 days after the operation. Patients should rest after the first week of surgery. Between 1-3 weeks, the stitches in the abdomen are removed by the surgeon. Patients can return to their work and social life after 3 weeks.

After Abdominoplasty insicion scar fades over time and about a year later became invisible.