Abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck" is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to make the abdomen thinner and more solid. Surgery involves tightening the abdominal wall muscle and fascia, removing excess skin and adipose tissue from the middle and lower abdomen.
Abdominoplasty surgeries; tummy tuck is classified as 270 degree tummy tuck and 360 degree tummy tuck. According to the condition of excess skin in our abdomen, the most correct solution will be revealed as a result of the doctor's evaluation during the consultation. While determining the operation method, it is taken into account that the recovery in the sagging areas with excess skin tissue is ensured at the optimum level. Excess skin on the sides of the abdomen is removed with a 270-degree tummy tuck method. In this case, the surgical scar will be 270 degrees. If excess skin has caused sagging in the waist area, 360-degree tummy tuck surgery will be preferred. In this case, the surgical scar will be 360 degrees. Since tummy tuck surgery is a cosmetic procedure in a way, the scar is designed to remain under the underwear. Excess skin in the area from the bottom of the chest area to the groin area is cut and discarded. The belly button is redesigned. The average duration of the operation is 3-5 hours. Abdominoplasty can be performed alone or combined with liposuction. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
It is a very suitable surgery especially for patients who have undergone gastric sleeve surgery and lost weight. This surgery, which we frequently apply for female patients who have given birth before and who do not plan to become pregnant in the near future, is also an effective method for solving muscle deformations that occur during pregnancy. If the patient has an abdominal hernia problem, the hernia problem is completely resolved by removing the abdominal hernia in the same surgery.
On the 4th day after the operation, the drains are removed by a doctor's control. You can take your first shower the next day. You should use the corset we will give you for 4-6 weeks. During this time, you can only remove your corset to take a shower. Apart from this, it is important that you use it all day (including at night). After the operation, the drugs prescribed by the doctor should be used without neglect.
You can return to work approximately 1 week or 10 days after the operation and continue your daily life. However, you should still not lift heavy and protect the area where your stitches are. After 3 months, you can start doing sports, provided that it is not too heavy. At the end of 1 month, the swelling and bruises caused by the operation will decrease with a visible difference. It will take an average of 6 months to 1 year for you to see the real result.
