Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty is an aesthetic operation performed to remove sagging skin and deformations in the abdomen and belly area. Fat, sagging and cracks in the abdominal region do not go away despite doing a lot of sports or eating regularly. Abdominal stretching surgery is performed to get rid of these permanent deformations in the abdomen and waist area.
Abdominoplasty is usually performed with general anesthesia. However, some surgeons also prefer local anesthesia. Abdominoplasty takes 3-4 hours on average. The duration of tummy tuck surgery varies depending on the size of the deformations in the abdomen and belly area. While the duration of surgery is up to 4 hours in people with intense skin sagging, it decreases to 2-3 hours in people with looseness and minor sagging.
Abdominoplasty is divided into two as full and mini abdominoplasty. Mini abdominoplasty is applied in small-scale loosening and sagging in the area under the belly button. Mini tummy tuck surgery takes 1.5-2 hours on average and is shorter because it is applied to a smaller area.
Abdominoplasty is applied to people who have a loose abdomen, sagging skin and deformed skin and muscles in the abdomen.
Abdominoplasty is usually performed with general anesthesia. In the surgery, an 8-10 cm long incision is made across the groin area which can be hidden inside swimsuit area. The skin is lifted from the incision above the belly button and the gap between the muscles is repaired. The skin is tightened from under the breast to the groin area and the location of the belly button is adjusted. If the patient has a weight problem during tummy tuck surgery, liposuction is optionally performed.
When the abdomen reaches the desired image, the excess skin is cut and the cut is stitched with aesthetic stitches from the bikini area. The stitched area is closed with dressing.
The recovery process after Abdominoplasty varies depending on the person and the size of the surgery. In surgeries involving a larger area, the recovery period is prolonged. A few hours after Abdominoplasty, people slowly start walking with the help of a person.
After Abdominoplasty, patients are kept under observation in the hospital for 1-2 days. Patients are advised to wear a special corset for about a month after the surgery. The corset worn after tummy tuck surgery helps the abdomen to achieve the desired appearance.
People who have Abdominoplasty can start to do their routine work on their own after 2-3 days. After Abdominoplasty, it is recommended not to do heavy work in order not to open the stitches and to prevent bleeding.
Abdominoplasty is an operation performed for the aesthetic appearance of the abdominal region. There are many points to be considered in the post-operative period in order to obtain the desired image and to avoid a negative result in terms of health. Things to consider after tummy tuck surgery are listed below.
- The person who has the surgery should wear a corset both day and night for 3 weeks after the surgery.
- After the surgery, it is necessary not to lift heavy and move suddenly within 2-3 months.
- It is necessary to be careful not to do sports movements that target the abdominal region for a few weeks after the surgery. Walking as a sport helps to get through the operation process more easily.
- It is recommended to use regular creams for a few weeks after the surgery to reduce the scars of the surgery.
- It is necessary to protect the abdominal area from hard water impacts while taking a bath after the surgery.