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The abdominal area is one of the areas where deformation is most commonly seen, especially after childbirth or significant weight loss. During this process, sagging, loosening, and separation in the muscle structure (diastasis recti) may occur in the abdominal skin. Contrary to general belief, this skin sagging and loosening in the muscles cannot be corrected with weight loss or sports activities.
What Is Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck Surgery)?
Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure in which excess skin and fat tissue in the abdominal area are removed and loosened abdominal muscles are tightened. This operation is not a weight loss surgery. It is a shaping and tightening surgery.
Who Is Abdominoplasty Suitable For?
- People who are not planning pregnancy. If there is a planned pregnancy, surgery is generally postponed. Because the abdomen will stretch again.
- Those who have separation in the abdominal muscles after childbirth
- Those who experience sagging after significant weight loss
- Those who have abdominal looseness that does not improve with sports
- Individuals who experience sagging after obesity surgery
- Patients whose general health condition is suitable for surgery
Why Is Abdominoplasty Preferred?
- To provide a tight and flat appearance in the abdominal area
- To tighten the abdominal muscles with the repair of diastasis recti (separation in the muscle structure)
- To eliminate skin sagging
- To improve body contour
High patient satisfaction is achieved with the right patient selection and appropriate surgical technique.
How Is Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgery Performed?
Tummy tuck surgery is generally performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 2–4 hours.
- A horizontal incision is made in the lower abdominal area, at the underwear line.
- Excess skin and fat tissue are removed.
- Loosened abdominal muscles are brought closer to the midline and tightened.
- When necessary, the belly button is repositioned.
- The incision is closed with aesthetic sutures.
In some patients, the procedure may be combined with liposuction (fat removal) to remove stubborn fat. This approach allows the abdominal and waist contour to appear more balanced.
What Is Mini Abdominoplasty?
It is applied only in patients with limited sagging in the lower abdominal area.
Which technique is suitable is determined according to the patient’s skin elasticity and muscle structure.
How Is the Postoperative Process?
- Usually, a 1-night hospital stay is recommended. In combined procedures, a 2-night hospital stay is recommended.
- A slightly bent-forward walking posture is normal in the first days.
- A corset must be used for 6 weeks.
- Return to desk work is approximately 10–14 days.
- Return to sports activities is possible after an average of 6 weeks.
Abdominoplasty is a comprehensive surgical procedure that provides not only aesthetic improvement but also functional tightening of the abdominal muscles. When planned with the right patient selection and appropriate technique, it provides significant improvement in both appearance and quality of life.
Editor: S. Ece Temizkan
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