Exercises, diets or alternative medicine practices are tried for a healthier and more beautiful appearance. Despite all these efforts, some parts of the body resist shaping and the desired result cannot be achieved. One of these regions is the abdominal region. In women who have given birth or gained excess weight, there is a loss of elasticity and fat in the skin and the muscles that form the anterior abdominal wall. In this group of people, it is almost impossible to reshape these 3 structures with exercise and diet. In people who lose weight by any method and reduce the fat volume in the abdominal area, sagging may occur because the skin may have lost its elasticity. Abdominoplasty, also known as Abdominoplasty, is not a direct weight loss surgery. As mentioned above, Abdominoplasty involves re-stretching the abdominal wall muscle that has lost its elasticity and partially removing the sagging skin. With this surgery, unwanted sagging and fullness in the abdominal area can be eliminated.
LIPO ABDOMINOPLASTY
This method is almost the same as the classical abdominoplasty technique mentioned above. The difference here consists in adding liposuction to the application to achieve better results and slimness, especially in patients with thick subcutaneous fat tissue. Liposuction involves stretching the abdominal muscles and abdominal skin, like classical abdominoplasty, after applying it to all parts of the abdominal wall and thoroughly thinning the subcutaneous fat tissue.
AM I SUITABLE FOR THIS SURGERY?
Is it suitable for this surgery? It can only be determined after an interview and examination that you are not. When you want to meet with us, all details about your general health will be reviewed and detailed information about the surgery will be given. It would be the most rational decision to postpone this surgery for women who want to have children in a short time.
Your suitability for classical abdominoplasty or lipoabdominoplasty surgery will be decided after the examination.
If you are a smoker, after the operation. To get the best results, you will be asked to quit smoking. Smoking causes a slow and poor recovery as it reduces blood flow by narrowing the vessels in your body. Digging will occur.
Some painkillers, such as aspirin, should be stopped a few weeks before the surgery as they may increase bleeding. Physical examination will reveal whether you are a good candidate for this surgery.
It should not be forgotten that abdominoplasty is not a direct obesity surgery. No plastic surgery operation is intended to directly weaken the person.
WHAT KIND OF ANESTHESIA IS APPLIED?
Abdominoplasty can be performed under general anesthesia or regional anesthesia with a combination of spinal-epidural anesthesia. The anesthesia method is chosen taking into account the patient's age, health condition and personal wishes. Regardless of the anesthesia method, the safety of the surgery and the comfort of the patient are aimed here. Whichever method is used, you will need to stay in the hospital for a few days.
WHAT IS THE SURGERY DURATION?
Although it depends on the technique to be used and whether it is performed together with another surgical procedure, it takes approximately 2-3 hours.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SURGERY?
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When you wake up after the surgery, you should remember that there will be a compressive dressing around your abdomen. This dressing is to reduce swelling and bleeding that will occur after surgery. Along with all this, there will be two drain tubes placed under the skin. These tubes will be removed within 24-48 hours. After the surgery, you will have 1-2 pillows behind your knees. These pillows will keep your legs bent, thus relieving tension in the abdominal area. For the first few days, you will walk in a bent position due to the tension in the abdominal area, and in the following days, you will gradually be able to walk in an upright position. In a full abdominoplasty, a long scar is left in the underwear, called the bikini line. The muscles that form the abdominal wall but have decreased elasticity will be tightened again, and since excess skin will be removed, drains will be placed for 24-48 hours to avoid any negative effects. These drains will prevent any fluids that may be inside from remaining under the skin by draining.
In mini abdominoplasty, there will be only a short scar in the midline. Stretching process limit Since there will be no scars around the belly button.
In some cases, liposuction can be used together with this method to slim down the waist area and make it more elegant.
WHAT KIND OF CHANGES SHOULD I EXPECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SURGERY?
The abdominal area will be a little tight to the touch and especially the surgery sites will be sensitive. These will gradually decrease and disappear within a few weeks. The initial loss of sensation in the abdominal wall will return to normal within a few months.
HOW DOES THE SCAR FORM? The scar that will occur after the surgery extends horizontally between the hip bones. Since the scar is placed under your underwear, it will not be visible when you wear a swimsuit or bikini. Initially, this scar may be red and slightly raised. Redness and swelling will disappear over time. This time period may last up to 18 months.
WHAT PROBLEMS CAN I ENCOUNTERE DURING AND AFTER THE SURGERY?
The probability of risk and complications in abdominoplasty performed by a good and experienced plastic surgeon is very low. As with all surgical interventions, there is a risk of bleeding, infection, seroma and delayed wound healing in abdominoplasty.
The risk of infection is minimized with a meticulous surgical approach and antibiotic treatment given during the operation. Despite all these precautions, a slight infection may develop around the incision and stitches, but this can be easily eliminated with good follow-up and care.
Another problem that may occur is the formation of body fluid called SEROMA under the skin. This liquid is bright yellow in color. This fluid generally occurs in the lower part of the abdomen and can be felt by the patient as fluid moving under the skin. It usually occurs on the 10th day after surgery. If there is fluid accumulation in an amount that causes pain and discomfort, the fluid is removed with a needle. 2-3 days after surgery. In the following weeks, there may be small openings where the wound meets. This can be easily eliminated with good wound care.
HOW LONG CAN I BACK TO NORMAL?
Abdominoplasty is a serious and important surgery. So feel completely fine It will take a few weeks for you to feel it. Since the recovery process varies from person to person, some people may start working in light work within 1-2 weeks, while others may need to rest for another 1-2 weeks. Walking will help you heal in the first 3-4 weeks. This will increase existing blood circulation, speed up healing and reduce swelling quickly. Heavy lifting and heavy work should be avoided until the 6th week after surgery.
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