Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a surgery that the excess skin and fat layer, which are cannot be got rid of by diet or doing sports, are removed from the abdomen area.
Abdominoplasty is one of the most common performed operations among cosmetic surgeries. There are two types of abdominoplasty:
Full abdominoplasty: It is performed on patients who have excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue lower part of the belly button. Excess skin and fat layer is removed by cutting a short parallel incision lower part of the abdomen area. Full abdominoplasty lasts 2 to 4 hours, depending on the patient’s condition and body structure. The location of the incision is hidden under pubic or bikini line as much as possible.
Mini abdominoplasty: It is performed on patients who have excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue lower part of the belly button. Excess skin and fat layer is removed by cutting a short parallel incision lower part of the abdomen area. Mini abdominoplasty lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours. In the mini abdominoplasty, the incision line is shorter than the other one.
Treatment process
Mini abdominoplasty
: It is performed on patients who have excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue lower part of the belly button. Excess skin and fat layer is removed by cutting a short parallel incision lower part of the abdomen area.
Full abdominoplasty
: It is performed on patients who have excess abdominal skin and flabby anterior abdominal wall both below and above the navel. Incisions are made along the lower abdomen, the pubic hairline, from hip to hip with another incision around the navel, to remove excess skin and excess fat layer from the abdomen, then the abdominal wall is tightened again and the belly button is reshaped. Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck surgery can be combined with liposuction to belly and abdominal area. So, by means of this operation, abdomen and waist area are shaped more easily, and the waist fold becomes more apparent
Frequently asked questions about Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Is tummy tuck safe?
If abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon and under proper circumstances, the complications (adverse outcomes) occur rarely. But the candidates should know that any surgery has risk, therefore it is important to understand what an abdominoplasty is. It is crucial to compare the risks and benefits of the surgery before having a surgery.
How long should I stay in the city?
Since the routine doctor check is important after the surgery, patients coming from outside the city should stay in the city for approximately 7 days. Also, this period may be shorter or longer depending on the physician’s advice or the abdominoplasty type
Are the results of tummy tuck permanent?
You should not gain weight, especially quickly or in a short span of time, after the surgery. After your recovery period, do sports, muscle stretching exercises in order to maintain the result. In short, you can make the results permanent, if you follow your surgeon`s advices
When is the right time to have tummy tuck?
It would be better to have tummy tuck after weight stabilization or pregnancy.
Therefore, it is best time to have tummy tuck for you after stabilizing your weight if you do not complete your weight loss process. Also, if you desire to have a child, it would be better to have this operation after pregnancy.
Will people be able to tell or catch I had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)?
The incision areas are hidden under pubic or bikini line as much as possible. These scars could be apparent in the first few months after the surgery, and they become obscure in time
Who can have a tummy tuck?
People can have tummy tuck, if they have excess skin and fat in their abdomen area due to some reasons such as aging, body structure, extreme weight loss etc
What are the benefits of an abdominoplasty?
Because of excessive weight loss, giving birth or similar other conditions, excess skin and fat occur in the abdomen, and they cover muscle tissue, so they cause some aesthetic and functional problems
In abdominoplasty, excess skin is removed to reach a stretched abdomen area, and if it is needed, the abdominal muscles are stretched and provided the integrity of the abdominal wall; and in this way, the patient can have a more aesthetic appearance
Pre-op examination
Medical examination is important for choosing the right method.
Before deciding to have an abdominoplasty, the abdominal skin color, the degree of sagging, the distance between the rectus muscles in the abdomen, the deformation of the membrane and the structure should be well evaluated.
If the anterior abdominal wall is tight and there is no excess skin, only having a liposuction can be enough. On the other hand, if the anterior abdominal wall is not tight and there is excess skin, having an abdominoplasty is needed
Who is not a good candidate for tummy tuck?
If you don't already reach your ideal weight or if you consider losing weight after tummy tuck, this operation would not be suitable for you.
It would be the best to lose weight and reach your ideal weight at first, and then have this surgery.
The hospital process
Tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. Duration of this operation is approximately 2-4 hours. It may change depending on the technique used in operation. The hospital stay is 1 or 2 days. However, it may change depending on the physician’s advice. Since the routine doctor check is important after the surgery, patients coming from outside the city should stay in the city for approximately 7 days. Also, it may change depending on the physician’s advice. In the postoperative period, the patient should be placed in a V position.This is the position where the body is raised by 45 degrees from the waist. The feet should be moved plenty of time against to prevent an embolism in post-op period until the patient stands up. After the surgery, the patient should wear the abdominal corset for 4-6 weeks to provide support and shape the abdomen area. Anything should not be eaten in the first hours after the surgery, the rules must be followed exactingly. Since the abdominal muscles are tightened, pain and pressure sensation may occur in the abdomen in the early postoperative period. These are easily relieved under the favor of the drugs given during the hospital stay. The pain gradually decreases in a few days
How long after tummy tuck do I see final results?
You can see the final results in 6 to 12 months
Daily life after the operation
You can continue your daily life after discharge from the hospital, if you follow your doctor`s advices exactingly
The hospital stay after surgery is approximately 1 or 2 days. After you discharge from the hospital, you should rest nearly 7 or 10 daysWhy choose ClinicWays?
Treatment costs are high in Western Europe and the US. ClinicWays treats with certified, experienced specialists at fair prices — and you can combine your treatment with a holiday in Antalya.
