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Arin stretching is an operation performed to eliminate deformities caused by pregnancy and excessive weight loss in the abdominal area. Especially during pregnancy, because the abdominal wall is overstretched, relaxation occurs in the anterior abdominal wall muscles. You can feel it in the middle area of the abdomen when you do a light shuttle movement yourself. Loosening and cracks in the skin of the abdomen are also important problems. A tummy tuck removes this loosened skin and makes the front wall of the abdomen more tense. During a tummy tuck, the cracks remaining in the skin that are cut and discarded disappear, but since the cracks in other areas stretch downwards, they slide down to the lower part, that is, to the parts that can be hidden more comfortably. This, in turn, provides comfort to the patient in terms of use.
Tummy tuck operations are divided into a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck. In Mini abdominal stretching, stretching the front wall of the abdomen is removed only from the relaxation and sagging that occurs under the belly. A new belly button is not created. In full abdominal stretching, the front wall of the abdomen opens up to the bottom of the breast, and the muscles in the front wall of the abdomen are plike and guerrilla. A new belly button is created, and the excess skin is cut in the lower part, making the incision line stay under the panties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I conceive after a tummy tuck?
I prefer to perform tummy tuck surgery in patients who have completed the birth plan as much as possible. The reason for this is not that those who have a tummy tuck operation cannot give birth, but because the aesthetics of the abdomen can be disrupted again with pregnancy and childbirth that occur later. There is no harm in conceiving a year or two after the life of a tummy tuck.
Is there a scar in a tummy tuck?
Yeah, a tummy tuck makes a scar. By keeping this trail at a level that can be hidden by panties, this trail becomes tolerable. I do not recommend tummy tuck surgery to my patients who may be uncomfortable with any marks that may occur on their body while undressed. I recommend them a method that I describe as liposuction with a more ironing direction. Because there is the most contraction in the skin with this method, the sagging of the skin is either not at all or in a small way. I try to explain such details with all clarity in my interviews with my patient.
Can liposuction be applied to the abdominal area along with a tummy tuck?
During a tummy tuck, we can apply liposuction to the abdominal area. But there are limits to that. If the patient is a smoker, we either apply this liposuction a little or leave it for the next session. Because the liposuction in the form of ironing that I apply effectively removes the fat in this area, I do not prefer to do it together with a tummy tuck operation. If he wants to thin so much if necessary, I can thin the skin of the abdomen as much as I want with liposuction in the form of ironing in a second session. But that doesn’t mean I don’t do liposuction at all during a tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck, I also thin the sides and sewing line, especially with liposuction, but I do not apply liposuction together in the form of ironing, which I think is privileged. You can follow this topic I discussed in my blog posts.
Are the scars completely lost? Can the scar be a tummy tuck?
If a tummy tuck is a normal scientifically defined tummy tuck operation, it cannot be performed without traces. It is necessary to create an incision mark on the newly created belly and under the panties with the removal of excess skin. This trace softens and fades over time, meaning it becomes less pronounced.
Should I lose all my weight before a tummy tuck?
Normally, we prefer that you reach your ideal weight before tummy tuck surgery, but sometimes patients may not be able to get rid of abdominal fat by losing weight. If there is only excess skin and no fat thickness, we reach the desired result by stretching the abdomen in one session. If there is excess skin and a little fat thickness and he does not smoke, we stretch the abdomen in a session and achieve the desired result with liposuction. But if there is an excess of skin and there is a significant fat thickness and he smokes, we can achieve the desired result without waiting by liposuction first or tummy tuck first and liposuction in the second session.
Can we shape my stomach by applying liposuction only if I don't have a tummy tuck?
When I had Classic liposuction, I thought it couldn’t be no, but since I had liposuction in the form of ironing, I said yes, it might be possible. Because with liposuction in the form of ironing, I thin the amount of fat as much as I want, and since there is significant contraction in the skin, we can get the result we want without sagging or minimally. But it happened that there was a significant sagging, and we can get rid of this sagging part later. So my patient gets a chance to shape his abdomen without a scar.
Is there any pain after tummy tuck surgery?
In fact, the pain that will be felt after tummy tuck surgery depends on the patient’s pain threshold, as in all operations. Some feel this pain too much, some feel it less. But in a tummy tuck operation, there will be a pain of tension, as the stretching is applied to the front wall of the abdomen with plication. I inform my patients that they may feel a tension pain for 3-4 days.
How is it after tummy tuck surgery?
A tummy tuck operation is an operation that lasts an average of 2 hours, performed under general anesthesia. One night in the hospital is required. At the exit of the operation, a corset is worn that wraps around the abdomen. Because this corset supports the front wall of the abdomen, it provides good comfort for patients. I want him to wear the corset for an average of 3 weeks. But based on his condition in the controls, I can change that time. At first, I recommend that you walk slightly leaning forward without fully standing while walking or standing during the first week. After a week, he can make short walks by planting. If he can tolerate long walks, he can do it after two or three weeks. Heavy sports can be done after 1.5 months.
