Tummy Tuck 
(ABDOMINOPLASTY)

WHAT IS A TUMMY TUCK SURGERY (ABDOMINOPLASTY)?

A tummy tuck surgery is an operation that aims to tighten the muscle wall by removing the fat in the abdomen and waist area, and to get rid of wrinkles, sagging and skin appendages.

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WHO CAN GET A TUMMY TUCK OPERATION (ABDOMINOPLASTY)?

• People who do not have diseases such as hypertension, diabetes or immunodeficiency.

• People of ideal weight.

• Those who are bothered by stretch marks caused by pregnancy.

• People with loose skin in the abdomen area.

• The purpose of a tummy tuck surgery is not to lose weight.
   

WHICH TECHNIQUES ARE USED IN TUMMY TUCK OPERATION (ABDOMINOPLASTY)?

 

TOTAL ABDOMINOPLASTY 

In this method, the abdominal wall and all the muscles are stretched according to the resistance of the hard fat masses in the entire abdominal area.

 

PARTIAL ABDOMINOPLASTY

In this method, in addition to a few fat blocks, it is applied in the lower part of the abdomen.. It is most suitable for those with loose skin extensions.
 

PRE-TUMMY TUCK OPERATION (ABDOMINOPLASTY) PROCEDURES

• Avoid drinking alcohol, multi-vitamins and all kinds of blood thinners at least two weeks before the surgery in order not to increase the risk of bleeding.

• Stop smoking at least one month before surgery as it narrows the vessels and lowers the oxygen level.

• Do not use moisturizing creams 2 days before the operation.

• Reduce caffeine consumption 2 weeks before the operation as it affects the anesthesia process.

• Start a healthy and balanced diet a month before the operation.
   

HOW IS THE TUMMY TUCK OPERATION (ABDOMINOPLASTY) PROCESS?

1. The doctor examines the abdomen and waist area and explains the procedure to be applied to obtain a tight abdomen.

2. Blood tests are performed to make sure that the patient does not have a risk that prevents tummy tuck surgery. 

3. General anesthesia is applied.

4. The doctor breaks and aspirates the fat from the abdomen and waist areas and then makes a simple incision to create the muscles to tighten the abdominal wall. 

5. In order to reduce the swelling in the abdomen, the area is closed with a bandage.

6. It is sufficient for the patient to stay in the hospital for one or two days after the operation.

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AFTER-TUMMY TUCK OPERATION (ABDOMINOPLASTY) PROCEDURES

• Follow the instructions given by your doctor after the operation.

• Take the medications recommended by your doctor regularly.

• After the surgery, stay away from heavy sports and exercise for 2 months.

• Avoid using moisturizing creams on your abdomen and waist area to avoid allergies.

• After the surgery, avoid drinking alcohol and smoking for at least a month..

• Lay down the certain curved position determined by the doctor according to the surgery situation and avoid lying flat. 

• Avoid any movements that will compress the wound area so that the wound does not experience any complications.

• Avoid driving for 1 week after surgery.

• Do not squeeze or scratch the operated area for a month.

• Avoid high temperatures and direct sunlight for a month.

• Avoid swimming for at least two months.

• Avoid pregnancy after tummy tuck surgery.

• Continue using the catheter for the time recommended by your doctor in order to get rid of all the unwanted fluids totally in the operated area.