In people who lose excessive weight, sagging occurs especially in the abdomen, inner legs, hips, arms and skin. The degree of sagging varies depending on the person's age, amount of weight lost and skin structure. After obesity surgery, sagging due to rapid and excessive weight loss is more evident.
Body lift operation; It is the process of removing the sagging skin and fat tissue in the abdomen, hip, thigh and waist area and tightening the skin. In general, when we say body lift, we mean the tightening of the middle body area.
Who are the suitable candidates?
-Weight People who have completed the weight loss process and do not have any health problems that prevent the operation (The weight loss process after obesity surgery takes approximately 2 years. Therefore, body lift after obesity surgery is planned around the 2nd year.)
– Non-smokers ( Smoking has negative effects on flap circulation and anesthesia. It is recommended to quit 1 month before the surgery).
-People with realistic expectations from the operation
Pre-surgery
In the pre-operative interview Which areas will be treated, how many surgery sessions are required are evaluated together with the patient, and surgery planning is made. For example, recovery of the breasts and arms can be done in the same session. In the second session, legs, hips, waist and abdomen can be done. The patient's general examination, necessary tests and anesthesia consultation are performed.
Surgery
The surgery is performed with general anesthesia. Unlike classical tummy tuck surgery, the incision is extended to the back (360 degrees, circular abdominoplasty). The patient is first laid in the prone position, and the excess skin in the hip and waist area is removed along with the fatty tissue. If necessary, in female patients, flaps prepared from removed fat and skin are used to enlarge the hips, and these flaps are placed on the hips to enlarge the hips. After the back and waist area is completed, the patient is turned to the supine position and the excess fat and skin in the abdominal area is removed by performing a classical abdominoplasty.
Post-surgery
The post-surgery stays for two nights, depending on the surgery performed. hospitalization is required. There is a 1 week recovery period. You can do sports after 6-8 weeks. Traces of the operation are visible on the inside. It is planned to remain in the mash. There is a period of redness for approximately 1 year, and with the treatments applied during this period, the scars decrease to an acceptable level at the end of 1 year.
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