Sagging in the abdomen after giving birth and sometimes as a result of weight gain and loss can disturb patients. In this case, patients can regain their old appearance with tummy tuck surgery. Although women generally apply for this surgery, from time to time deformities that require this kind of intervention may occur in male patients as well.
Tummy tuck surgery is an operation we perform under general anesthesia. In particular, there is an incision formed from hip to hip. Through this incision, the abdominal skin tissue is removed together with the subcutaneous tissues. After the necessary stretching process is completed, the excess skin and subcutaneous tissues are removed and the surgery is completed with a suture method.
If there is skin sagging or bulging in the part below the belly level, the abdominal skin under the belly is removed with a shorter incision. Abdominal muscles are tightened and excess skin is removed.
Mini Tummy Tuck surgery is performed under general anesthesia and operating room conditions. The duration of the operation is 1.5 hours on average. You can return to your work 5 days after the operation.
Tummy tuck costs can vary depending on various factors like BMI of the patient, patient’s condition, the complexity of the procedure, skic charactheristics, etc. So each patient is examined in detail before the final operation cost is determined.
The early postoperative period is very important in patients who have had tummy tuck. If there is a rapid return to normal physical activity during this period, important problems such as wound separation may occur in patients.
For this reason, it is important for patients not to be too steep, especially when walking, and to walk slightly bending forward. Besides, reducing the tension in the incision line for the abdomen by putting an upholder under their feet will also provide a great convenience for the patient.
Pregnant women often question whether their pregnancy carries risk and the necessity of abortion by stating that they have had tummy tuck a short while ago before their pregnancy. This situation does not pose a risk for pregnant women.
Before the operation, you should wait for the abdominal muscles to return to their original state by losing the weight you gained as a result of pregnancy. This period varies between 1 and 1.5 years.
The results of a tummy tuck are long-lasting, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important. Aging, weight changes, and pregnancy can affect the outcome.
In general, our patients arrive IStanbul 1 day before the operation and stay about 6 days after the operation in IStanbul. So about 1 week is enough for the whole travel.
Yes, dr Afet is a EBOPRAS fellow and eligible to perform cosmetic surgery operations across Europe. Dr Afet Oncel Clnic is also authorized as healthcare provider for international patients by Health Ministry of Turkey
In general, there will be a horizontal scar at the bottom of your abdomen. The scar will be hidden under panties/ bikinis so will not be visible to others. It will get faded and become less visible in 1-2 years.
Yes, you can have a 30 minute free online consultation w,th dr Afet. We can do short additional video calls if you’ll have additional questions afterwards.
Yes, dr Afet Oncel clinic always uses JCI / ISO certified hospitals for cosmetic surgery operations
Yes, dr Afet has been carrying out cosmetic operations for 10 years. She has done 2000+ operations with 0 (zero) vital complications