Abdominal stretching surgery is most necessary for women who have given birth and for men and women who gain or lose weight. The stretching of the skin that occurs as a result of excessive stretching of the abdominal skin creates a sagging appearance in that area. The only solution is tummy tuck surgery. In this article, we will give information about how tummy tuck surgery is performed.
After the necessary preliminary interviews and appointments are planned, tests are performed on the morning of the surgery. If the result is positive, we take our patient to the operating room. Our anesthesiologist gives general anesthesia and our patient sleeps. It's our turn. We cover our patient, clean him, and make our drawings. We draw our belly button and mark the midline. We measure the pubic length while marking the midline. This length varies from person to person. It could be five cm, it could be six or seven cm. It is a feature that varies depending on the person's height and weight. We determine the incision line we will make on both sides with the same length. We draw our incision line.
Before starting the tummy tuck surgery, we inject a special solution into the abdominal area, the area between the abdominal wall and skin. In this way, we perform the surgery more comfortably and in a less bleeding environment. Thus, the possibility of bruising and swelling in our patient is reduced. In addition, the long-acting painkiller in this solution ensures that the person remains pain-free for 24 hours. It helps to mobilize in the early period.
We are making our cut. We make sure that this incision remains especially in the inner area of the panties. The abdominal skin is lifted over the abdominal wall, leaving a very small amount of fatty tissue on it. This process continues until the belly button. Afterwards, the belly button is separated and will be prepared to be transferred to its new location. When the abdominal skin to be removed is cut down to the belly button, we have the opportunity to dissect more easily, that is, to proceed more easily. The belly button is removed from the abdominal skin. Then, the abdominal skin will be lifted up to the lower part of the ribcage, creating a tunnel in the midline upwards. Thus, the skin over the belly button of the new wife will be formed. The belly button will also be transferred to its new location on the abdominal skin. Removal of only abdominal skin in thin patients It is sufficient, but sometimes the skin above the belly button is thick because the patient is overweight. In such cases, it may be necessary to remove fat tissue from this area and then tighten the abdomen. If there is not much fat tissue, the same procedure can be performed. If there is a lot of fat tissue, it is better to have this surgery after losing weight or it would be appropriate to have a tummy tuck after six months.
We prepare a place for ourselves in that area in order to easily hold the snow skin that we will remove towards the end of our tunnel. Before making the incision, we connect the midline to the new midline area. Then, we calculate the fat and skin tissue to be removed from both sides equally in block form using the drawing. We try to make this work as symmetrical as possible by taking measurements from various places. We mark the new belly button and complete its drawing. We cut off the excess tissue that we will take out. We leave some fat tissue in this area so that there is no discomfort in the belt area. We measure and record the weights of these pieces. The same process is applied to the other side.
After determining the location of our new belly button, we create the skin on which it will be placed to transfer it to its new location. By removing some fat tissue from the lower part of the skin, we ensure that the belly remains more hollow. After this procedure, bleeding will be controlled. After bleeding is controlled, if there is any looseness in the abdominal wall, an internal corset procedure called pilication is performed on the abdominal wall. If this is not the case, we only hang the hairy area we call the pubis. This procedure must be performed especially in obese patients and in patients who have given birth several times. Thus, the integrity of the abdominal wall is preserved. A visually better image is obtained. We transfer the belly button to its new location. After fixing the hole in place, we complete the leather repairs on both sides. We connect the midline. We complete the skin repair on both sides and finish the surgery.
During a full abdominoplasty, we always place a drain because there will be a lot of space on the abdomen. These drains are necessary to remove the fluids and blood tissue that will accumulate in that area. noon the next day It is drawn like n. In some overweight patients, in patients who have undergone lipo on the waist or abdomen, this resistance may need to be kept for 1-2 more days. We are finishing our two layers of leather repairs. We are determining our resistances. Afterwards, the dressing is completed and a corset of appropriate size is worn. Our patient must be walked after 4 hours of rest and food. This way, faster recovery is achieved.
He should rest at home for about 1 week. During this period, it is beneficial for him to do his daily chores by himself, but help is needed for heavy work. The corset should be used for 1 month. Heavy work and heavy sports are prohibited during this 1-month period. Afterwards, diet and exercise should be continued. Thus, the fit image achieved is reinforced.
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