Tummy tuck for sagging abdomen after weight loss or liposuction

The abundance of skin in the abdominal region, which occurs with the effect of time, births and weight gain and loss, both visually disturbs the person and these excess skins cause restriction of movement. With tummy tuck surgery, it becomes possible to have a tight abdomen by removing excess skin. Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Defne Erkara gave information about tummy tuck surgery.

The process of removing the excess skin in the abdomen caused by the reasons listed above and tightening the remaining abdominal skin by stretching. tummy tuck is called. Thanks to this surgery, a more pleasant and tight abdominal view is achieved, and many movements in daily life, which are prevented by loose skin, can be performed comfortably.

How is a tummy tuck done?

The majority of the patients who applied with a tummy tuck request are women who have given birth. Especially after the second birth, some problems occur more in the abdomen. There are also women who have not given birth at a younger age and who lose significant weight. In ordinary men, the same situation can occur when weight is lost. Although fat is removed in the abdomen, an excess of skin is formed. At that time, the liposuction process is not enough, the skin also needs to be removed. In such cases, tummy tuck surgery is required. The most common abdominal surgery is the cases where the abdomen, like the skirt, hangs down correctly in women who have given birth to the second, third or even more. In fact, it is so dramatic that the person cannot see the genital area and cannot clean it. A group of wounds and problems occur on the skin under the area where this skin sags. Even if weight is lost, it is not possible to get rid of this skin. In fact, this abundance of skin is also present on the back in people who have a lot of weight gain and loss. Sometimes, it may be necessary to stretch the waist region at the same time as the abdomen is stretched. In the genital area, it is about to separate from the abdomen and fall down. While performing the surgery, that area should also be corrected.

To whom does it apply and to whom does it not apply?

Abdominoplasty can be performed on any adult who has sagging skin, is uncomfortable with this condition, and does not have a chronic disease. If he has a chronic disease, has not completed his birth work, and the weight loss process continues, the surgery can be postponed for a while. However, of course, the doctor and the patient should decide together as a result of the examination.

How long does the tummy tuck operation take?

Abdominoplasty takes about 2 hours. If we think that the perm corresponding to the cesarean section is longer in this region, we must accept a line that will remain in the kilo. The navel location has already slipped down without error. This is transferred to the place where it should be normal. Generally, the sagging skin in the area from the bottom of the navel to the hairy area is removed. Up to this area, the abdominal wall is lifted and the abdomen is pulled down. Thus, a flat stomach is obtained. At the same time, the falling part in the genital area is taken up. The genital area becomes easier to clean and its aesthetic appearance is corrected. Sometimes the skin abundance in the umbilical region is not high. It’s more at the bottom. That’s when we do what we call a small tummy tuck. In this process, the cesarean section is re-entered in a slightly longer form, and only a limited amount of skin is taken here. The belly button doesn’t move.

What are the points to be considered after the surgery?

We definitely put a drain after tummy tuck surgery. Sometimes we may not put it in a small tummy tuck. The drain is removed the next day. Our patients stay in the hospital for one night and can go to their homes the next day in the afternoon. For about a month, they have to use a corset that they can take off and wear in the middle. Such a large sagging will not occur again when they gain weight or give birth again.

Is the age factor valuable for tummy tuck?

Being 18 years old is very valuable. It would not be true to do a tummy tuck since the development has not been completed before. There is no upper limit on age. Abdominoplasty can be performed even at an advanced age, as long as there is no chronic disease.

Kiss. Dr. Defne Erkara finally says: ‘If you are suffering from sagging skin in the abdomen and the discomforts caused by this situation, you can get an opinion from the nearest plastic surgeon for examination.’