Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
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- January 2, 2023
- 10 min read
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Bora Yücel
Tummy Tuck - What is Abdominoplasty in Turkey
A flat stomach is almost everyone's dream. In order to achieve this, the diet and sports we do are procedures that we can get results in the long term and sometimes we can't. When we want to achieve an operationally flat stomach and a thin waist, the surgery we perform is abdominoplasty.
What is tummy tuck?
The abdominal stretching is a surgical procedure that enables the abdominal region to be more flat and aesthetic by tightening the abdominal muscles by removing excess fat and skin in the abdomen.
Tummy tuck surgery is mixed with liposuction. Liposuction is a procedure covering the removal of fats in the abdomen. It is also performed from time to time with abdominal stretching surgery. After pregnancy and excessive weight gain, a number of deformations occur in the abdomen. Especially after the birth of cesarean delivery and the level of obesity, fat and sagging of the skin are seen in the abdomen. Abdominoplasty is also a surgical procedure applied to correct such problems.
Content
- How to do tummy tuck surgery?
- Summary of treatment
- Full, mini, circumferential tummy tuck
- Who can have tummy tuck surgery?
- Things to do before tummy tuck
- What are the advantages of tummy tuck?
- Things to do after tummy tuck
- Tummy tuck cost Turkey
- Frequently asked questions about tummy tuck
How to do tummy tuck surgery?
Abdominoplasty is an operation performed under general anesthesia in operating room conditions and takes approximately 2-3 hours. It is performed by making a longer incision than this incision in the area where the cesarean section is made. The rectus muscles separated from each other on the anterior abdominal wall, which gives the abdomen a cambered shape, are stitched together, and operations are performed to create an inner corset effect. The belly button, which will be replaced after stretching, is placed in its new place. The sagging excess skin and adipose tissue is removed and the abdominal skin is closed tight. Seam marks that fade over time can be hidden under bikinis and underwear. A flatter abdomen and a thin waist can be obtained by performing liposuction on the waist side areas and other necessary areas.
Treatment process summary
The hospital stay is 1-3 days. Postoperative pain is minimal and responds to painkillers. The patient starts walking after surgery. Walking forward for a while, bent at the waist, gradually becomes upright walking in a few days. It will be necessary to use a corset for 6 weeks. You can return to your work life in about 2-4 weeks.
In mini abdominoplasty surgery, a stretching procedure is performed under the belly button, and the location of the belly button does not need to be changed.
It is very important for wound healing not to smoke for 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after the operation. In addition, in patients using vitamin E, aspirin or drugs that prevent blood clotting, these drugs should be discontinued or medication adjusted before the operation.
With abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery), it is possible to get rid of abdominal fat and saggy skin.
What are tummy tuck techniques?
Antalya full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
In this type of tummy tuck surgery, a stretching procedure is performed in the entire abdomen. The process takes approximately 2 to 3 hours. Excess skin in the upper and lower parts of the abdomen is removed and the navel is fixed in the appropriate place. In full tummy tuck, an incision is made from the lower part of the belly button when necessary and the location of the belly button is changed according to the angle that is suitable for the body. Then the intra-abdominal muscles are tightened and the excess skin is removed. Thus, the process is completed and the incision areas are closed with threads.
What is a mini tummy tuck? Antalya mini tummy tuck
In this type of tummy tuck, there is an intervention in a more restricted area in the abdomen. Stretching is performed in the area called the umbilical sac, located in the lower part of the navel. This process can take approximately 1 to 2 hours. The surgery is performed by making a smaller incision compared to the full tummy tuck surgery. In this procedure, unlike the full tummy tuck surgery, the location of the belly button is not changed. Only the muscles in the lower part of the belly button are tightened and the procedure is completed.
Circumferential tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Unlike a full tummy tuck, this surgery also includes shaping the back area. It is a surgery performed by removing excess fat and skin from both the abdomen and waist. This type of surgery involves correcting the body shape proportionally. This process may take longer than the other two types.
Who is tummy tuck in Turkey or abdominoplasty performed?
Abdominoplasty in Antalya is an operation that is mostly needed in people who have given birth. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles and abdominal skin are stretched and cause enlargement. In the meantime, sagging occurs with cracks and loosening in the abdominal region caused by enlargement. Many women who experience these problems prefer tummy tuck procedure to have their old body or a better body.
Apart from this, individuals who have gained excess weight often have fat in the belly area. After weight gain and loss, the fat in this area does not melt completely and problems such as sagging and cracks in the skin occur, in which case tummy tuck surgery in Antalya can be applied.
There is no gender discrimination in this surgery. Although postpartum problems are not seen in men, problems such as sagging in the abdomen, cracks, fat deposits, and weakening of the abdominal muscles are observed due to excess weight and aging. Tummy tuck in Antalya surgery is applied to all male and female patients who do not work in the abdominal region, although they do diet and sports.
What should be done before tummy tuck in Turkey?
There are some points to be considered before tummy tuck surgery. These;
The first thing you need to do before the tummy tuck is to choose the best plastic surgeon. After choosing your surgeon, you and your surgeon decide what to do in line with your wishes and needs. Then your doctor will tell you about the points to be considered before the operation.
If you have habits such as smoking and alcohol, you should quit them at least 2 weeks before the surgery. Such habits increase the risk of complications during the operation.
If you are using blood thinners or herbal foods, the use should be stopped at least one week before. It increases the risk of bleeding during surgery.
Before tummy tuck surgery in Turkey, you should stay away from foods that will cause constipation and consume more fibrous foods.
You should rest well and sleep well before the surgery. You should enter the surgery completely rested and psychologically ready.
You should bring your home to a position where you can feel comfortable after the surgery. Also, if you are working, you should get permission for the post-operative period. You should prepare loose clothes that will make you comfortable after the surgery.
You should take a break from eating and drinking for at least 6-8 hours before Abdominoplasty in Turkey.
You should share your medical history with your doctor and have a general health screening if necessary.
What are the advantages of Antalya tummy tuck?
A more aesthetic appearance is obtained after tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery.
The sagging, partial cracks and fat layer in the abdomen are removed.
The person will be able to get rid of the weight in the abdomen to some extent.
Fats that are resistant to sports and exercises are removed with this surgery.
The appearance of cracks in the abdomen is reduced to a certain extent
Along with this surgery, liposuction, hernia repair, strengthening of the abdominal wall and operations to eliminate different deformities in the abdomen can be performed together. Thus, several processes of the person are performed together.
Things to do after tummy tuck or abdominoplasty in Antalya
After tummy tuck surgery, you should follow some rules against the risk of complications. After the surgery, your doctor may want you to stay in the hospital for a few days. After your hospital stay is complete, you can be discharged and return home. Your hospital stay and recovery process vary according to the types of tummy tuck. If you have had a full tummy tuck or circumferential tummy tuck, both your hospital stay and your recovery period may be a little longer.
It is quite normal to experience pain and soreness after abdominoplasty. This can be controlled with painkillers and other medications recommended by your doctor. However, if you cannot cope with your pain, you can consult your doctor.
Hygiene is very important after tummy tuck in Antalya. In order to prevent your wounds from becoming infected, you should regularly dress them in accordance with the instructions of your doctor and avoid sudden movements (sneezing, startle, coughing and any kind of force).
Your drains are removed on the 2nd or 3rd day after surgery. Your doctor will give you a date depending on the situation.
One of the things to be considered after tumy tuck is to stay away from movements such as stretching, and you should lean forward a little to reduce the tension in your abdominal region.
Do not rush to take a bath. Since your stitches will not be closed yet, it would be better to take a bath one week after the operation, if possible.
You should not use cigarettes and alcohol for a certain period of time after tummy tuck surgery as well as before the surgery. You should pay attention to your diet. This will also speed up the healing process.
After the effect of the anesthesia wears off, you can walk lightly with support from someone and without tiring yourself. It's okay to walk alone as you'll feel better the next day, but your walks should not tire you out. You may feel pain while walking, don't be alarmed by this, it is normal to experience pain in the first days after tummy tuck. It will decrease over time.
After Antalya tummy tuck, you should use a medical corset that your doctor deems appropriate for approximately 1 month. You should be careful not to remove this corset as much as possible.
It would be beneficial for working people to take leave for a period of one month after tummy tuck. Although you are allowed to start work 15 days after the operation, if you are working in a job where you will not tire yourself too much, extending your leave will speed up your recovery process if you can.
Using the scar creams recommended by your doctor for your stitch marks will minimize this situation.
You can do heavy exercise and sports movements only 2 months after tummy tuck in Antalya.
Tummy tuck cost Turkey - How much is a tummy tuck in Turkey?
Tummy Tuck cost in Turkey information is one of the most curious subjects by people who want to have surgery. There are many issues that affect this situation when determining tummy tuck cost Antalya.
First of all, the recognition and experience of the doctor who will perform the surgery, the clinic being equipped in all aspects, the location of the clinic, the distance and closeness of the clinic to you cause the prices to change in tummy tuck. Apart from these, the type of anesthesia (general anesthesia or sedation) to be applied during the surgery, the type of surgery (full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, circumferential tummy tuck), the amount of skin to be removed during the surgery, the level of sagging and whether liposuction will be performed at the same time determine the prices of tummy tuck Antalya Turkey. are important factors.
It is very important that your surgery is performed by an experienced doctor in a well-equipped clinic, and it is one of the factors that have an important effect on determining the tummy tuck Turkey price. Our clinic is among the clinics that have the capacity to offer you the best opportunities in these matters. You can contact us about this and get an examination as soon as possible. We welcome you to our clinic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tummy Tuck
One of the issues that patients who want to have this surgery wonder about is the risks of the surgery. So is a tummy tuck dangerous? There are certain risks in every surgery. There are also some risks in tummy tuck surgery, but they are not serious risks.
If you have a chronic illness; such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and liver ailments. In these cases, your risk of complications increases during the surgery. Apart from these, complications and risks such as scarring, bleeding, infection, edema, delayed healing of the wound, clot, loss of sensation in the area of surgical incisions, fat necrosis and asymmetry may occur, albeit rarely.
Some scars will remain after tummy tuck Antalya, but the incisions are not visible because they are made from the bikini area. There are also many treatment methods for scarring. These are methods such as laser and cream treatment. If your surgery is performed using the right techniques, the level of visibility of the scars will be minimized.
Since a certain amount of fat and skin will be removed from the person in tummy tuck surgery, it is normal to experience some weight loss naturally, but it should not be forgotten that this surgery is not a weight loss technique. How much weight will be lost after this surgery depends on how much fat and skin will be removed from the person.
There are factors that affect the permanence of tummy tuck surgery. Excessive weight gain and pregnancy conditions after abdominoplasty surgery may cause some deformation in your abdominal region after surgery, but it will not return to its original state. Except for these cases, the procedure can be said to be permanent.
You will not feel pain since you will have received anesthesia during the surgery, but you may feel pain after the effect of the anesthesia wears off. This is an expected situation after the surgery. You can get through this process more easily by using painkillers recommended by your doctor.
Abdominoplasty can be done with laser liposuction method, but it can be applied in very mild cases.
Abdominal fat removal has no known harm.
The patient starts walking after the operation. For a while, the forward gait with a bent waist gradually turns into an upright gait within a few days. It will be necessary to use a corset for 6 weeks. You can return to your work life in about 2-4 weeks.
The process takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.
After abdominoplasty surgery, it may take 2 months for the patient to fully return to his social life, but it takes approximately 6 months to 1 year to achieve the expected result or image.
Both are actually different surgeries, but they are mostly applied together. After liposuction is applied, a certain amount of relaxation and sagging occurs in the abdominal muscles and skin. In this case, tummy tuck surgery is performed. Much better results are obtained in cases of tummy tuck after liposuction.
1 year after the first tummy tuck surgery, a second tummy tuck can also be performed, but too much fat cannot be removed from the waist and back regions.
If there are no complications after tummy tuck surgery, your stitches will usually heal within 1 week to 10 days.
With tummy tuck surgery, the cracks do not go away, but the cracks on the excess skin removed are removed. Tummy tuck surgery removes the cracks only if they are on the skin removed during the surgery, otherwise the stretching process does not cure the cracks.
A medical corset should be worn for at least 1 month after abdominoplasty.
Lying straight after tummy tuck surgery can cause tension, so you should lie down with your feet pulled to the stomach to prevent tension. It can also lie on its side.
If you are healthy and fertile, you can have a healthy pregnancy process after surgery. However, you should allow time for your body to fully heal before you become pregnant, and you should know that pregnancy will change the aesthetic results.
The NHS does not cover tummy tuck in Turkey
Yes. Before the surgery, your doctor will do the necessary tests to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for surgery. If you are a suitable candidate for tummy tuck surgery and the right methods are applied during the surgery, this procedure is quite safe. Abdominoplasty does not have any risks other than the usual risks present in every surgical procedure. We minimize these risks with our clinical quality and experience.
4 ways to reduce swelling (edema formation) after tummy tuck surgery
The answer to the question of when the swelling will go away after Antalya tummy tuck surgery: In general, most of the swelling resolves within the first 2 months, while the remaining few may last between 6 months and 1 year. However, swelling is a normal part of the healing process. Taking the right steps in your recovery process will help the swelling disappear faster.
In this article, we will give you advice to minimize swelling in the abdomen after tummy tuck surgery and help you speed up the natural healing process.
Be true to your corset
Wearing a corset made of special materials after tummy tuck surgery in Antalya is very important as it protects the abdominal region from external effects. Wearing a corset reduces swelling, contributes to the flattening of the abdomen, aids healing, creates smooth results and reduces the risk of fluid accumulation (seroma) under the skin, which is a possible complication of abdominoplasty. reduces.
When your tummy tuck is done, you will usually wake up in a corset and continue to wear it 24 hours a day for the next few weeks. Do your best to wear your corset regularly, except for bathing and in special circumstances specified by your surgeon. Strictly follow the instructions given by your surgeon.
Drink plenty of water and eat healthy
Sodium provides the body's fluid balance and when consumed in excess, the body retains excess fluid. Avoid excess fluid retention by reducing your sodium intake and drinking plenty of water.
Diet plays an important role in reducing swelling after tummy tuck surgery. Protein is very important in the healing process as it repairs tissues, muscles and skin damaged during surgery. In post-operative nutrition, low in fat, rich in protein; Consume foods such as fish and poultry, beans, almonds, eggs, lean red meat. Also, consume leafy greens, citrus fruits, milk and dairy products to meet your vitamin needs naturally. Avoid foods that will affect your operation area by causing gas, bloating and constipation in your body, and make sure your diet is rich in fiber and fluids.
Do light exercises and avoid strenuous Activities
Take a break from your normal exercise routine right after the Antalya tummy tuck surgery. Avoid movements that will force your abdominal area (sit-ups, push-ups, etc.) and avoid holding your pets or children on your lap. Avoid heavy housework. To speed up the post-surgery recovery process, take short walks that you gradually increase over a few weeks as it is important to start body mobility that will promote healthy circulation and help minimize swelling.
Pay attention to your sleep time and sleep pattern
Sleep plays a huge role in the healing of damaged tissues and muscles. Get 8 hours or more sleep as needed. Your sleeping position is also important after tummy tuck surgery. Since lying flat on your back will cause your abdominal area to stretch, you should instead support your back with pillows, lie down with your legs slightly pulled to your stomach, or lie on your side. If you have trouble sleeping, get plenty of movement during the day, limit your exposure to screen light before bed, reduce caffeine that affects your sleep, and keep yourself away from stress.
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