Skin lifting surgeries
- It is a cosmetic procedure that aims to improve the appearance of the abdomen.
- It is done by shortening and rounding the flappy abdominal muscles that are spaced out, due to fat and poor elasticity of the abdominal skin.
- And weakened connective tissue in it.
- Tummy tuck is a surgery that must be performed by experts , and Turkey is considered one of the leading countries in the field of aesthetic medicine, especially surgeries related to tummy tuck.
- Abdominoplasty is performed .
- It is performed to correct the appearance of a sagging abdomen due to excess fat or poor skin elasticity this happen for several reasons , such as:
- Changings in abdominal weight .
- Pregnancy.
- Abdominal surgeries , such as cesarean section
- aging
Types of Tummy Tuck operations:
1-Full tummy tuck : The process begins with vaser liposaction of the belly fat accumulated above and below the navel , then a surgical incision is made between the two hip bones to tighten the full abdominal sagging and strengthen the weak and separated muscles. It is performed for patients who have a large amount of excess and sagging skin , and those who suffer from sagging of the rectus muscle above and below the navel (where the rectus muscle can be protected and bent anywhere along its length ).
2-Mini tummy tuck (partial tummy tuck): Where vaser liposuction is performed on the buttocks below the navel , after which a small surgical incision is made above the pubis. Then the weak and distenal muscles are strengthened. Then the excess skin below the navel is cut ( to get rid of sagging from the lower abdomen) without moving the place of the navel, it is the most popular tummy tuck procedure can be done after cesarean section.
.It can be accompanied with liposuction if necessary.
.The scars are small, not more than 15 cm, and that is done below the navel without moving it.
3- The Belt operation is called a body lift because it removes sagging 360 around the abdomen and back. Where the sagging abdomen and back are tightened together, which lead to a partial tightening of the buttocks and a re-sculpt the waist and sides. Then a tight abdomen and harmonious body are obtained . Abdominoplasty and liposuction of accumulated fat can be performed in the same area at the same time.
Postoperative advice :
You may feel some numbness and tingling in the area below the navel.
It is recommended to walk early from the first day after the procedure , this helps prevent blood clots from forming .
If you feel some pain , you can take simple painkillers prescribed by your doctor .
Drainage and drainage tubes may be left in their place for several days , as explained by the doctor to the patient how to empty the tubes and taking care of them .Some antibiotics may be prescribed to continue throughout the tubes period .
The doctor may be prescribe an anticonvulsant medication for a period to be determined later.
Take care of wearing a supportive corset for about six weeks after your tummy tuck.
Avoid the stress or situations that affect the incision. The results of the tummy tuck will appear within one to eight weeks after a surgery.
