Abdominal Aesthetics
Our abdominal area is actually the area located in the middle part of our body and affects our general body appearance, causing us to be described as fat, thin or potbellied. Therefore, it is effective in defining not only its own area but also our general body structure. Fat accumulation is the most common in women and men. is the area where it appears
Due to weight gain and loss for various reasons (for example, pregnancy), the skin in the abdominal area becomes saggy and cracks in places. Since excessive weight gain and loss and pregnancy cause looseness (diastasis recti) and lengthening not only in the abdominal skin but also in the abdominal muscles, the muscles need to be repaired during corrective surgeries. Although weight can be lost by dieting and exercising, it is not possible to eliminate skin laxity and sagging with these methods. However, weight can be lost in general from the body rather than from the desired areas. In order to correct sagging skin and excess fat in the abdominal area, it is inevitable to perform tummy tuck surgeries to remove these excesses.
In recent years, severe weight loss has occurred after various stomach surgeries performed on people who are extremely obese, that is, those we call morbidly obese. Among these patients, there are many patients who apply to me after losing 50-70 kg. In such patients, sagging skin problems are very common and advanced stretching surgery is required. Severe skin laxity in the abdomen, legs, arms, breasts and even back and waist areas is often corrected with a series of surgeries lasting a few sessions. All-around lifting surgeries, called 360-degree surgery, extending to the waist and back as well as the abdominal area, are required for many patients. Stretching of the side and back waist and upper butt areas is sometimes considered for butt lift.
Abdominoplasty
A smooth abdominal wall can be obtained by correcting the loosening and tears that occur in the abdominal wall and muscle layers during abdominoplasty. As in women who have undergone cesarean section, the scar is tried to be left at the bikini line. The length of this scar extends sideways depending on the patient's obesity and the amount of sagging. During this surgery, it is possible to obtain a harmonious appearance in the entire abdomen by removing excess fat from the abdomen, upper hips and waist area with the liposuction (vacuum) method. This surgery area can be expanded and liposuction can be applied to the leg area during the same surgery. It is not possible for the fat removed with these methods to accumulate again in the same areas.
Abdominoplasty after pregnancy
After pregnancy, there is generally a period of rapid weight loss. If there is no problem with baby care and breastfeeding after a period of rapid weight loss, tummy tuck surgery can be performed. Patients are kept in the hospital for 1 or 2 days. These patients can hold their babies and provide their own care within 3-4 days after the surgery. It is beneficial to wear a corset for a few weeks in order to prevent edema (blister) that may occur in the operation area in the early period. Patients can return to working life after resting for about a week.
When should abdominoplasty be performed after pregnancy?
After pregnancy is over and the weight gained during pregnancy is lost, we recommend that abdominal correction surgery be performed.
Can liposuction be performed along with tummy tuck surgery?
Along with stretching the abdominal skin, it is also possible to straighten the abdominal muscles and remove the fat on the sides or in the abdominal area by liposuction. Combining these surgeries both straightens the abdominal wall and provides tension on the abdominal skin. Abdominal stretching surgery is also defined as fat removal surgery, and liposuction, the process of removing excess fat from other parts of the body, is often added to this surgery.
Will there be any scars after the tummy tuck operation?
With this surgery, most of the stretch marks that occur in the abdomen during pregnancy are removed. One disadvantage of this is that there is a surgical scar left inside the bikini, which is inevitable. However, since it stays in a bikini, most women do not report any discomfort from it.
Is there an alternative to tummy tuck surgery?
There is no alternative to tummy tuck surgery. If a tummy tuck is not desired and there is no severe sagging, smoothness can only be achieved in this area by liposuction or muscle correction. The scar of this surgery will be relatively shorter.
Is tummy tuck surgery also performed on men?
Although tummy tuck surgery is generally performed on women, sometimes there are men who request it. In people who gain and lose a lot of weight and have looseness in the abdominal area, abdominoplasty is required, regardless of whether they are men or women. There is no specific method that can fix this.
Does abdominoplasty prevent pregnancy or giving birth?
Women who gave birth in the early term and at an early age: what happens if I have this surgery and get pregnant again later? Can I get pregnant again? Does tummy tuck surgery prevent my pregnancy? They often ask the question, "This surgery is; In other words, tummy tuck surgery does not prevent you from getting pregnant again or giving birth again. People can easily give birth and have children again after this surgery.
