Abdominoplasty

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Plastic Surgeries

Time changes the way the body looks

especially the abdomen region as it is affected by weight change and pregnancies. That’s why abdominoplasty is the perfect procedure to get a beautiful, more youthful tummy and bring your self-esteem back.

Abdominoplasty candidates:

Healthy individuals with no chronic diseases

Over 18 years old

Non-smoker

Bothered with the way your tummy looks

At a stable weight

About the procedure

Abdominal muscles procedure or “tummy tuck” is a cosmetic procedure (also known as abdominoplasty) that involve removing excess loose skin, fat and stretch marks and tightening the abdominal muscles. give you the perfect abdominal structure by removing excess fat, skin and tightening abdominal wall muscles It can be appropriate for women who have had many pregnancies or anyone who has lost a lot of weight. It’s not a quick fix for losing weight as the procedure is usually only recommended for people with a healthy body mass index (BMI). a tummy tuck also may rebuild muscles that have become weakened or separated due to pregnancy or trauma.

Before the procedure:

The doctor will evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors as well as your expectations

you should have enough sleep and rest well the day before the surgery

No food for 12 hours before the procedure

You also have to stop vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin E for 4 weeks before the surgery

If you are sunbathing or tanning, you should put that on pause so that you don’t irritate the skin

it's very important to cut smoking before and after the surgery as well as cutting alcohol for at least 48 hours before the surgery

You will undergo blood workup and medical evaluation with a close focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary status

You may have to stop some of your medications, for example, those which can increase bleeding such as blood thinners and NSAIDs (Aspirin) for 2 weeks before the surgery

Steps of the procedure

Depending on the results you want, this surgery can take anywhere from one to five hours. Surgery is generally done as an outpatient procedure.

Marking to indicate the location of the incisions, the center of your torso and the location of the repositioned navel

Then the surgeon will make the incisions. A full tummy tuck requires a horizontally-oriented incision in the area between the pubic hairline and belly button

the surgeon will remove excess fat by liposuction or other methods. Your abdominal skin is then stretched down over your incision line and the excess skin is removed.

The muscles will be pulled closer together and stitched into a position to provide them with a more toned look. Abdominal muscle tightening will make the waistline appear narrower.

The surgeon may detach the original navel and place it in a more youthful location. Sometimes the old navel may not be reattached, but a new navel may be artificially sculpted

Finally, he will use tissue glue, sutures or staples to close the incisions.

Medications are administered for your comfort during surgical procedures. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.

After the procedure:

It takes about 6 weeks to fully recover and to see the full effect of a tummy tuck.

During the first few days of recovery, you can expect moderate pain and soreness

This can take anywhere from 5 to 7 days before you can return to work and 4 to 6 weeks before you can get back to physical activities

You should plan to limit your activity during this time as well

After a few weeks you will probably be asked to attend a follow-up appointment to make sure the wound is healing properly.

You should commit to a healthy diet and exercise plan to maintain your results

For a few weeks after surgery, you may have Bruising, Swelling or Soreness.

Abdominal muscles procedures techniques:

At your first visit to the doctor, you will discuss the appropriate technique regarding your case and your goal.

The mini tummy tuck can be used for only a small number of patients as it carries the least correction

Extended tummy removes more skin and fat than standard so, it’s preferred after a massive weight loss

Fleur-de-lis can correct the most amount of correction yet it causes more visible scars.

The main difference between them is where the incisions are placed

Estapure Clinic

we aim to become the first and the most reliable reference for all patients not only in Turkey but all over the world.

We are a medical clinic specializing in all aspects of cosmetic procedures
We have the best and the most qualified doctors, surgeons, and dentists to provide our clients with all their needs
Our experienced staff will guarantee the most satisfying results.