Tummy Tuck

Today, the age of giving birth to women has advanced. Accordingly, IVF births have increased, pregnancies have increased and thus abdominal deformation has become a very common condition. Accordingly, the aesthetics of the abdominal region has increased.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck); means abdominal stretching surgery. It is an operation performed to prevent oily abdominal fat and excessive sagging of the skin. It is a preferred operation in patients who cannot lose weight despite sports and diet.
In abdominal aesthetic operation; The abdominal muscles that relax due to birth or aging recover. The belly button is straightened. The excess fat tissue is removed and the skin tissue that has been sagging is removed and the abdomen is made flat and tense.
If the problem in the abdomen is above or below the belly button, the procedure is “full abdominal stretching”. If the problem is only under the belly button, the procedure is called “mini-abdominal stretching”. If there is fat in the waist and stomach region, liposuction can be done in these areas.
The scar that may be in the tummy tuck surgery; is a little longer than a cesarean section and it will remain in the underwear.
In abdominal stretching surgery; If the patient has a drug used, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart or vascular disease, the doctor should be informed. Because if you have these diseases, it is a risky operation.
Do not drink aspirin 1 week before surgery. The most important thing is not smoking at least 1 month before and 1 month after surgery.
Regarding birth; Abdominal stretching surgery can be done easily 1 year after birth. 18-24 months after the tummy tuck surgery can be given easily. Abdominal stretching surgery does not prevent the baby from developing. It is applied to the general anesthesia method.

The incision is made up of an incision line that extends from one hip to the other but can be hidden in a bikini swimsuit. The swelling in the lower, middle and upper abdominal wall muscles and fascia is corrected and swelling is eliminated.
The excess skin is stretched down with the fat layer and the excess is removed. The navel is adapted to its new location. Liposuction can be applied additionally to give contours a smoother look and to create a better line. Depending on the width in the full abdominal stretching operation, it can take an estimated 2-4 hours.

A small incision is made between both groins. Looseness in the muscle and fascia in the lower abdominal wall is repaired, thereby eliminating bloating. The skin is stretched down and excess skin and fat layer are removed.
The hub handle may not be relocated.
Liposuction can often be used to correct the transition site. The duration of surgery in the mini abdomen is 1-2 hours.

The dressing is done after the operation. A special abdominal corset is worn to prevent, minimize swelling and support the abdomen. There may be swelling and pain in the abdominal area for a few days after the operation, which is controlled by painkillers.
Drains are removed after an average of 1-3 days. You will be in hospital for about 1-3 days. You can return to work after 2-4 weeks. The scar prediction will be seen in red-pinkish color for 3 or 6 months, and it may take 9 months to 1 year for the scars to flatten and fade.
Your acceptable mark is created to be placed under the bikini. The new shape of the operation to the body is noticed better 3 weeks after the operation. Your self-confidence increases after the tummy tuck operation.