Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a surgery that performs to have a tight and thin belly. It’s possible to remove the fat deposit and excess skin of the abdomen area with this surgery.This procedure is preferred by both women and men. Generally, pregnancy, aging and overweight are the reasons for tummy tuck surgery.

Procedures of Tummy Tuck

The duration of the operation may change anytime between 1 and 5 hours. When applying an abdominoplasty, sedation or general anesthesia is preferred. The decision belongs to both surgeon and patient. 

A full tummy tuck generally involves these steps:

• First, an incision is made throughout the groin.
• Another incision is made surrounding the abdomen and the excess skin is removed.
• The skin is extracted in order to see the muscle tissues clearly and to perform the muscle strengthening operation.

• The belly button is positioned in its new location.
  The abdomen is reshaped by liposuction.
  Incisions are closed with sutures and then dressing is applied. 

Recovery Period of Tummy Tuck

Depending on how the tummy tuck surgery goes, the patient is usually discharged within a few days. During the recovery period, the patient is asked to wear a special corset. With this corset, which is recommended to be worn for about a month, the success rate of tummy tuck surgery may increase. Temporary pain and tenderness may occur due to incisions and stitches. Within 2-3 days, the patient can take a bath and return to his/her daily life. It is necessary to be careful for a week to avoid sudden movements that may damage the stitches. If the patient does not have a busy work life, he/she can return to work within an average of 2 months.

Pregnancy Period After Abdominoplasty

What is the pregnancy process like after surgery is one of the most curious subjects about tummy tuck surgery. Pregnancy is not an obstacle to the tummy tuck procedure and therefore there will usually be no problems during the procedure. A woman who has gone through the post-operative recovery period and consulted her surgeon can become pregnant. A woman who has given birth may need to wait about 1 year for tummy tuck surgery. During this period, she is expected to lose weight. Also, the cracks in her skin are checked. Anyone who lives a healthy life, has not given birth within a year, and has no history of any other type of abdominal surgery can easily have this operation.