Tummy Tuck

About Tummy Tuck

Depending on the age, sagging, chap and celluloid may occur in women giving birth, overweight or those who lose weight. Tummy tuck surgery is taken with highly successful results in such problems.

In tummy tuck operation, excess fatty tissue in this region is removed, weak abdominal muscles are strengthened. Then, by removing excess skin, a flatter stomach is formed and desired abdominal tension is provided. Tummy tuck operations are not a weight loss slimming operation.

Before applying this operation to overweight patients, they are asked to diet and exercise by doctors. In the tummy tuck operations, liposuction can be applied to remove the fat tissues around the abdomen and waist.

Operation Process

Two different names are given to tummy tuck operations according to the region they are applied to. If the deformation of the abdomen is above the navel and the navel location changes with the operation, this operation is called full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery. In these operations, the abdominal skin is lifted up to the ribs, excess fat tissue is removed and if there is a hernia in this area, they are removed.

In mini tummy tuck surgery (mini-abdominoplasty), only the part under the navel is operated. The skin in the abdominal area is lifted up to the navel, if necessary, excess fat tissues are removed with liposuction, then weak abdominal muscles are stretched. Excess skin, chap and celluloid appearance is removed and desired abdominal tension is provided.

Post-operative Process

In tummy tuck operations, the incision will be made in a way to remain in the underwear. A few months after the operation, the reddened image will have an uncertain appearance day by day. It is recommended to use corset to speed up the healing process.