Tummy tuck

Tummy tuck is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring the abdomen to a flat, tight natural shape. Through it, a series of steps are performed to remove the excess sagging skin resulting from the loss of a large amount of fat, while tightening the muscles and returning them to normal form. The result is to have a tight belly that satisfies the patient and encourages him to return to his life with confidence.

Brief information on tummy tuck duration:

180 minutes Type of anesthesia:

General Anesthesia Stay: 1-2 nights

Result: Clear after 3-6 months

The amount of fat to be suctioned: varies by area

Doing sports: after about 6 weeks

Wearing compression underwear: 6-8 weeks

Possible causes of a tummy tuck

Excess skin abdominal tightening after weight loss
Weakening congenital connective tissue
Tummy tuck after pregnancy

Tummy tuck methods

Can be performed in a variety of ways, and your doctor will choose the best method depending on a number of factors:

The size and degree of sagging and skin wrinkles in the abdomen.
Skin type and thickness of the abdominal skin.
The shape of your body and your anatomical structure.
Your personal preferences and the results you want.
Surgeon’s recommendations.

A mini-tummy tuck procedure

For this less complex procedure is similar to a calsic tummy tuck. However, tensile is limited to a locally limited abdominal area such as the lower abdomen. The desired skin incision is usually shorter and the navel can remain in its natural place. In order to achieve the optimal result it is necessary to wear a compression strap for 6 weeks, even with a small tummy tuck

Full tummy tuck

Classic tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can remove the skin and excess fatty pillow. This requires a skin incision that extends horizontally over the pubic bone to the iliac top. Aweil, the skin of the abdomen is carefully separated from the tissues of the foundations to the upper abdomen. In the next step, the scattered abdominal muscles are adjusted and collected together in the middle and the separated tissues from the abdominal wall are tightened and excess skin removed. By removing sagging tissue, the navel is also repositioned. In this surgical way, you must wear a compression ligament for six weeks in order to achieve optimal wound healing and a good result.

The 360-large tummy tuck

Requires a surgical incision even larger than a fully sagging tummy tuck, due to the fact that, with tummy tuck, it includes another operation to tighten side sagging in the waist, abdomen, buttocks and thighs.

Duration of the operation/anesthesia

Depending on medical experience, the duration of the operation/anesthesia takes between 2 and 4 hours. We perform it under general anesthesia. Staying in the hospital from one to two nights is absolutely essential for your peace, comfort and energy renewal.

You should not smoke for at least two weeks before a tummy tuck. The abdominal wall muscles should be examined to make sure they are stable early one.

Before 14 U from the date of the operation, you may take any medication that limits blood

Clotting in the event of suspected secret hernia or surgical hernia (hernia), you should perform further tests such as an ultrasound or a CT scan of the abdomen.

How to tighten the abdomen with steps

The procedure is performed using kidney or migraine anesthesia according to the agreement between the doctor and the patient and according to his health condition.
The operation takes about 4 hours.
The doctor will determine the area where the surgery will take place.
A surgical incision is performed throughout the abdomen, and the length of this incision varies depending on the type of tightening process.
Kidney tightening process: the skin is lifted and muscles tighten and the excess skin is cut and the navel is placed in its new position.
The incision reaches the pelvic bones.
Mini-tensile: Smaller incision and simpler and less complex procedure. The skin appendages of the lower abdomen remain an area under the navel.
At this stage, liposuction can be integrated, which in some cases is a necessity to get the desired results. The surgeon sews the wound cosmetic stitching so that the scar is not a nuisance to the patient or the patient knowing that the place of the incision is the lower abdomen closer to the bikini area in a place that is always hidden and invisible.
Your doctor will place one or two tubes to drain fluids and excess secretions from the wound site. A compression belt is placed on the abdominal area to support it.

Recovery from tummy tuck

Depending on the type of tummy tuck, you may need to stay in the hospital for up to two to four days.
There will be bandages to cover the lower abdomen.
Tubes are installed to drain accumulated fluids under the skin, and are usually removed before you return home.
Wear a compressor corset for up to six weeks after surgery.
Your surgeon may prescribe painkillers.
You must not drive, drink alcohol, or sign legal documents for 24 hours after general anesthesia.
It usually takes about six weeks to recover from the operation, depending on how you tighten your abdomen and your condition.
You have to take a vacation from work about four weeks of work after surgery.
Avoid movements that strain your abdominal muscles.
Do not exercise or work hard for at least six weeks.

How to maintain the result of the operation:

Take care of the wound, follow up with the doctor to change it and keep it clean.
Moisturize the wound and avoid any factors that can cause any infections, such as tight clothes or made of rough fabrics.
Attention to the place of the wound after healing and the use of therapeutic creams that help to regenerate cells and unify the color of the skin until we reduce the remaining effects.
Some preparations containing aloe vera gel or vitamin C can also be used and are preferred to be natural.
Take care of the right nutrition and eat foods that contain vitamins such as vitamin A and zinc.
Be careful not to stop movement within simple limits and without making excessive efforts to maintain weight and also prevent clots as mentioned above.
One of the most important points is to keep the weight steady and avoid being and storing fat again.
Weight stability is an important factor for maintaining the appearance of the abdomen after the operation.

Frequently asked questions about tummy tuck

What are the risks of tummy tuck?

If a tummy tuck is performed by experienced plastic surgeons, complications are rare and usually not significant with each surgical intervention and the risk of suffering from blood clots increases. Therefore, we recommend prevention of clotting for 5 days after tummy tuck infections wound area infections are very rare

You may also feel numbness or numbness as a result of cutting off nerves and reconnecting them in the abdominal area during the operation, which may take a year or more to fade and may not eventually disappear completely.

As with any surgery, bruising and swelling may occur after tummy tuck, which usually heals on its own. Bleeding is a rare complication and should be surgically corrected. Risk factors can be minimized through a detailed discussion with us. Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions in a personal conversation.

Can tummy tucks be combined with other procedures?

Yes, the so-called tummy tuck and liposuction can be combined. The combination makes sense, especially in the waist area and upper abdomen to improve the overall result.

Is it preferable to have a tummy tuck at the same time as the birth?

The fact is that it is not preferable to combine the two procedures together for the following reasons: caesarean section is performed in a period of not more than an hour while the tummy tuck needs approximately 4 hours, it is preferable that the patient does not put such an overwork at such a time, which will affect her symmetry of rapid recovery, the effort she will make to take care of the child, with the need to take many necessary medications after the stress process to relieve her complications and the possibility of conflict of these drugs with breastfeeding. If this procedure is performed immediately after birth, it will result from incorrect measurements of the amount of skin to be tightened due to severe stretching of the skin during pregnancy, which negatively affects the results of the operation, it is preferable to wait until the skin position stabilizes after birth and may take this period from 6 months to a full year.

Also one of the benefits of separating the procedures, it is possible to remove the scar resulting from caesarean section by cutting this part of the skin within the steps of the tightening process, where the incision and sewing line is at the level below the stitching of the caesarean section and closer to the area of the bikini, which hides the scars of the tightening process

Will the stretch marks that appear after pregnancy disappear after a tummy tuck?

Stretch marks appear mainly around the navel and lower abdomen. In tummy tuck, depending on excess skin, a large part of the skin is removed below the abdomen and thus also stretch marks. However, the higher the higher the difficulty of removing them altogether.

Is pregnancy possible after a tummy tuck?

Yes, but ideally, family regulation must be completed in order to achieve a beautiful result permanently.

Are there visible scars after the tummy tuck?

Scars are inevitable after tummy tuck because excess skin must be removed. The exact length and shape of the scars are determined individually during the examination depending on the size of the abdominal fat yard. The scar is placed at the lowest possible level – this has the advantage that it can be covered with underwear. A small tummy tuck leaves a small scar in the bikini area. A large tummy tuck leaves a scar around the navel and lower abdomen.

How can a good scar formation be achieved?

Due to the length of the scar, it is recommended to improve measures such as silicone pressure therapy after the operation and often improve the result. In addition, you should always pay attention to the high protection against UV rays

Why does the navel need to be moved?

In tummy tuck, the navel is cut and replanted at the right level, otherwise it will be very low when tightened. Changing the location of the navel is not necessary for a mini-tummy tuck

Are the results of the tummy tuck permanent?

The result is permanent as excess tissue has been removed. However if you gain weight, the fat will be stored again and the skin will expand again. Natural fluctuations in weight (about 2-3 kg) are not impressive

Should I lose weight before a tummy tuck?

Before performing a tummy tuck, you should keep your body weight steady for a long period of time. Under no circumstances should you starve yourself before the operation, because undernutrition can lead to wound healing disorders

Should tubes be placed to drain accumulated fluids after the tummy tuck?

This depends on the extent of the process. With a mini-tummy tuck, drainage can often be dispensed with. If an accompanying liposuction is performed, it is important that the remaining liquid can come out of the body quickly, which is why drainage is useful.

Can you perform a tummy tuck after previous abdominal surgery?

Tummy tuck can usually be performed after previous abdominal surgeries. In individual cases, the corresponding scar condition should be considered in order to assess the risk of blood flow in advance. However, experience has shown that midfield scars and lower abdominal scars in particular are not a problematic condition.

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