Tummy Tuck
Fat accumulation, skin laxity and cracks in the middle and lower parts of the abdomen, which are caused by aging, frequent weight gain and birth, may not be eliminated despite diet and exercise. If the skin has not lost its elasticity, but there is excess fat in the area and relaxation in the abdominal muscles, the "mini tummy tuck" operation can remove excess skin and fat tissue, repair the abdominal muscles and treat the cracks. After the operation, a small and light scar remains in the bikini area.
The mini tummy tuck operation takes about 3 hours under general anesthesia. It is necessary to stay in the hospital for 2 nights. On the 6th day of the operation, your dressing and final control are done. A special corset given by the hospital should be worn for 3 weeks. The edema and bruises that occur after the operation will go away on their own over time. The scar of the operation will also gain an indistinct appearance as time passes. You can return to social life after 1 week, but it is necessary to avoid compelling movements and heavy sports.
A “classical tummy tuck” operation is required if the skin has lost its elasticity and sagging, as well as if there is relaxation in the abdominal muscles. Excess skin and subcutaneous adipose tissue accumulated in the upper and lower parts of the navel are removed, the skin is stretched downwards and the navel is reconstructed. A slight scar remains in the bikini area and extends along the navel. It is mostly applied to the abdominal region together with liposuction.
The operation takes about 5 hours under general anesthesia. It is necessary to stay in the hospital for 2 nights. On the 6th day of the operation, your dressing and final control are done. A special corset given by the hospital should be worn for 4 weeks. The edema and bruises that occur after the operation will go away on their own over time. The scar of the operation will also gain an indistinct appearance as time passes.
You can return to work after 2 weeks, but you should avoid heavy sports and compelling movements.
What should be considered before the operation?
You should share all your expectations and concerns with your doctor. You should answer in detail the information you will be asked about your general health status, and inform your doctor about the diseases you have had and the medications you use. Factors affecting anesthesia such as blood thinners, vitamins, alcohol and smoking should be discontinued as of the date prescribed by your doctor.
Nothing should be drunk or eaten, including water, at least 6 hours before the operation time.
What should be known about anesthesia?
General anesthesia is a sleep period in which there is no awareness so that the patient does not feel pain and does not move during the operation. It can be applied to all patients regardless of age and gender.
Since it is personal, your anesthesiologist will evaluate your condition before the surgery according to the drugs you use, your diseases and your laboratory results. If you have received anesthesia in your previous surgeries, your past information will be questioned. Your circulatory and respiratory systems are checked. A fasting period of at least 6 hours is required before the operation. For the safety of these patients, it is important to avoid vomiting and aspiration.
You will be put to sleep by administering medication through the vascular access in general anesthesia. Since the drugs used are short-acting, their effects do not remain after the surgery. In general anesthesia, laryngeal mask can be used or intratracheal intubation can be applied. As a result, a sore throat may be felt after the surgery, although it is rare.
After the surgery, you are free to eat and drink after your consciousness and reflexes are restored.
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of general anesthesia. On the other hand, anti-nausea drugs are given in the service.
