Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to remove fat accumulated in the body, especially in the abdomen. This procedure can be performed with the liposuction method or with the classical surgery method. In the procedure performed with the liposuction method, a thin tube (cannula) is placed under the skin and fat cells are absorbed through this tube. In the procedure performed with the classical surgical method, fat tissue is removed from under the skin.
Tummy tuck is usually performed to remove fat in the abdominal area caused by obesity, excess fat or genetic reasons. However, this procedure can also be performed for aesthetic purposes only. The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and the duration of the procedure can vary between 2-3 hours.
Who Can Have Abdominoplasty?
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery is a plastic surgery procedure performed to correct body shape or excess tissue in the abdominal area. This surgery is usually performed by women or men who are overweight or who have given birth. However, people who are suitable for the surgery may also include those who have genetically inherited excess abdominal tissue or those who want to achieve results that they have not been able to achieve through years of exercise or dieting. People who want to have this operation should be evaluated by a plastic surgeon or aesthetic surgeon and it should be determined whether they are suitable for surgery.
How is Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed?
Abdominoplasty is usually performed under anesthesia. The surgeon opens a pearl in the abdomen and removes excess tissue. Also, perhaps the muscles need to be stretched. During this surgery, your skin is separated from the upper part and excess fatty tissue or tissues in your body are removed. Also, the abdominal muscles are stretched or repositioned. This surgery usually takes 2-5 hours. Tummy tuck surgery is usually performed with a wide pearl, with the pearl extending from the pubis to the top of the abdomen.
This allows the surgeon to remove all the excess tissue he needs. During this surgery, your skin and fatty tissue are separated from the top and the abdominal muscles are stretched or repositioned. The pearls are then closed and your skin is placed back on top. After surgery, drainage tubes are usually placed and bandages are applied. You usually need to stay inpatient for 1-2 weeks after this surgery.
What should be done after a tummy tuck operation?
After the tummy tuck operation, it is important to carefully follow the instructions given by the surgeon. Below are some precautions that should be taken in general:
- Drainage tubes: After surgery, drainage tubes may be placed in the abdomen. These tubes are used to reduce swelling or fluid accumulation that may occur after surgery. The drainage tubes should be used for a certain period of time, as instructed by the surgeon.
- Bandage: After surgery, a bandage may be applied to the abdomen. This bandage is used to reduce swelling that may occur after surgery and to speed up the healing process. The bandage should be used for a certain period of time according to the instructions given by the surgeon.
- Pain control: Since there may be pain after surgery, pain control methods given by the surgeon should be used.
- Recovery period: The recovery period after surgery may be long. For this reason, attention should be paid to the healing process in line with the instructions given by the surgeon and physical therapy should be applied when necessary.
- Physical activity: After surgery, physical activity may be restricted according to the instructions given by the surgeon. Therefore, it may be necessary to stay inpatient for a certain period of time after surgery.
- Nutrition: After the surgery, a healthy and balanced diet should be followed in line with the instructions given by the surgeon.
