Abdominoplasty or abdominoplasty is an operation that aims to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal wall and eliminate sagging in the abdominal muscles. Even excessive sagging of the abdominal wall can be eliminated with this operation. In this operation, the abdominal skin is lifted over the muscle, stretched downwards, and the excess is removed and stitched back into place. The muscles in the abdominal wall are tightened by folding them with special stitches or by reinforcing them with a special support tissue (mesh). Excess fat on the abdominal wall (especially in the upper abdomen) can be removed with the liposuction technique at the beginning of the operation to improve the result.
Who can have it performed?
This operation can be applied to adult women and men. The best candidates are those whose overall body weight is normal, but who have fat accumulation and excess skin in their abdomen (especially in their lower abdomen). However, there are also tummy and waist tightening techniques that can be applied to every patient.
Patients' diet before abdominoplasty will ensure better results of the operation.
Smoking
Smoking before this operation. should be cut or greatly reduced. This will be good for both the comfort of general anesthesia and the healing of the abdominal wound.
Pregnancy after the operation
If the patient is married and can become pregnant after the operation, the operation is performed with a different technique depending on this situation.
>Operation scars
According to the technique applied in abdominoplasty, 15-20 cm in the lower part of the abdomen. There will be a scar (scar) that will remain inside the bikini, varying from (mini abdominoplasty) to 50-60 cm (full abdominoplasty). Before the operation, it is decided by discussing with the patient where the scars will remain. A few weeks after the operation, patients can ensure that the operation scar remains more beautiful by applying the recommended medication and massage.
Operation
Abdominoplasty takes 3 to 5 hours depending on the technique. General anesthesia is chosen as anesthesia. Thanks to long-acting local anesthetics applied to the field at the end of the operation, patients spend the post-operative period pain-free or with very minimal pain. After that, the necessary analgesia (pain relief) is provided by oral medications.
Possible risks
Today, general Thanks to the developing techniques (tools, drugs, etc.) and experience in anaesthesia, the risks have been greatly reduced. Most operations are performed under general anesthesia, which provides the best comfort for the patient.
Post-operative blood collection under the skin (hematoma), infection, and wound site problems are very rare but possible complications. Against these, a drain (pipe to drain the accumulated blood) is placed in the operation area, antibiotics, appropriate dressing for the wound area and necessary supportive drugs (gels, massages that correct the scar) are applied.
Post-operative period
After the operation, the patient stays in the hospital for 2 or 3 days. By wearing special corsets, the patient is enabled to return to social and business life as soon as possible. The patient is normally 5-6 days after the operation. You can return to your daily light activities. It can start its active life in 15-18 days. He/she can do sports activities in 6-8 weeks.
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