Tummy Tuck
With this surgery, the fat tissues and sagging skin structure that do not disappear despite diet and exercises are corrected. Excess skin and adipose tissue are removed. And during the operation, the connective tissue of the abdomen is tightened with sutures. In this way, a more taut flat stomach is obtained.
These operations are generally preferred by those who have excessive fat in the belly area and those with saggy abdominal skin. With this surgery, the fat in the abdomen is removed. In addition, the cracks under the belly button are removed. And the skin sagging that occurs here can also be corrected.
Treatment Details
Before The Surgery
First of all, you should lose weight with diet. Then this operation should be decided. Because this operation is not a weight loss procedure. During the surgery, only stubborn fat tissues in this area are removed.
- For patients who want to have children, this surgery should be postponed until after delivery. Because your vertical muscles will be stretched during the surgery and these muscles may separate during pregnancy.
- You should not consume anything, including water, the night before the surgery.
- If you smoke, consult your doctor. You should stop or cut down on smoking some time before the surgery.
- Inform your physician of the medicines and herbs you have been using recently. For example, some drugs (such as aspirin) may cause post-operative bleeding. For this reason, you must strictly follow your doctor’s recommendations.
- You should not do heavy exercises the day before the surgery.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes on the day of the procedure. It will make you feel more comfortable after the surgery.
After The Surgery
Recovery time after surgery varies depending on the person and the type of surgery. The recovery time of patients after surgery varies according to the technique used by the surgeon. It also depends on how qualified your surgeon is. The average recovery time of the patient can range from two weeks to two months.
Here are some recommendations for patients who want to recover in a short time and continue their daily lives:
- Listen carefully to the advice your doctor will give you. Your doctor will explain the instructions about your recovery process in detail.
- The patient should avoid strenuous activities for a certain period of time. And the patient should not carry heavy loads and items that may injure the abdominal region.
- It may be recommended that the patient use a corset for a while after the surgery.
- With this corset, both the abdominal muscles will heal faster and the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen will be prevented.
Swelling may occur in the area after the surgical procedure. You can minimize the pain that may occur by using painkillers.
