Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck, A popular procedure removing and tigjtens excess skin and fat at the middle and lower tummy, usually abdiminal wall muscles area are tightened at the same time. Often combined with liposuction at the tummy, abdomen, hips, waist and thighs gives best results.
Who is a suitable candidate for tummy tuck surgery?
If you have excess abdominal skin, a sagging tummy, bulging of the abdomen or muscle weakness, a tummy tuck will improve your appearance.Genetics, child birth, skin type weight loss/gain often stretch the skin to the point and it no longer contracts, a tummy tuck is the only option. If excess skin and lax muscles are limited to below the navel then you may be a more suitable candidate for a mini-tummy tuck with a shorter scar, no belly button repositioning, shorter scars and a quicker recovery.
How long does tummy tuck last?
Results are permenent but must be accompanied by a regular sports programme and a healthy life style.
How is the tummy tuck procedure performed?
This usually involves an incision made across the lower abdomen just across the pubic area from here skin is seperated from the abdomial wall upto your ribs, the excess removed and tightened. Muscles may be pulled closer together and stitched into their new position. Often a second incision is made to remove the navel from surrounding tissue and thi sis then replaced at the right position.
Duration of operation – 1,5/2 hours (under general anesthesia).
What should I expect immediately after surgery?
Expect minimal bruising but signigicant swelling (especially if performed with liposuction). Temporary discomfort and pain may be experienced especially if muscle tightening has been performed. Drains may be left in place for between 3-5 days to help speeed up recovery by removing excess fuids from the body. Leakage, assymmetry, lumps, surface irregularities, hardness, discomfort and discolouration are normal at this time and will disappear within the first few weeks. A 7-14 night stay in Turkey is recommended. Bruising and swelling can exist upto 6 weeks and final results will not often be seen for upto 12 months after surgery.
Will I wear a support garment after liposuction?
A specially designed surgical, elastic binder will befitted immediately after surgery to be worn for upto 6 weeks after the surgery. This garment minimalises swelling, improves skin retraction, protects the treated areas and keeps you comfortable.
How long will it be before I can get back to my normal life?
This should not be rushed. Walking is recommended from early after the operation but vigorous exercise avoided for upto 6 weeks after surgery. A 7-10 night stay is recommended in Turkey following the procedure and most can return to work within 2 weeks. It will take upto a year before the scar flattens, softens and fades and final results seen.
Can a tummy tuck surgery be performed without scar?
A tummy tuck involves removal of skin and necessitates the creation of a scar that runs almost from hip to hip however placed as low as possible it can be concealed by underwear in the future. Most scars are conspicuous initially and take upto 12 months to develop completely.
By removing excess skin and fat a younger, trimmer, more contoured and slimmer appearance can be gained. Often performed as part of a body shaping procedure it is performed wit breast surgery, thigh and arm lift.
Mını Tummy – Tuck
What is a mini tummy tuck?
Often after child birth or weight changes it results in loose, excess skin at the lower abdomen area. Exercise and diet may have no effect tightening this loose, excess skin. Whilst a full tummy tuck removes larger quantities of skin and fat whilst tightening the deep layer of stomach muscles the mini tummy tuck works on the lower stomach area only removing the excess skin and fat that rolls over the top of the jeans!
Who is a suitable candidate for a mini tummy tuck?
If your skin laxity, sagginess and muscle weakness are limited to the area below the belly button you may be suitable for this procedure.
How long does a mini tummy tuck last?
Results of a mini tummy tuck can be seen immediately and results are long lasting providing it is supported by a healthy diet and lifestyle and no massive weight changes in the future.
How is the mini tummy tuck performed?
This procedure is similar to that of a standard abdominoplasty however the incision only extends to include excision of the excess skin and fat from the lower abdominal area. Many expect a scar of only 4-5cms but this is not possible, it must be long enough to include the excess skin. (Usually 14-20 cms)
Duration of operation – 1/1,5 hrs. (under general anesthesia).
Hospital stay – Often a stay is not necessary however we recommend 1 night in hospital.
How is a mini tummy tuck performed?
This usually involves an incision made across the lower abdomen just above the pubic area, from here excess skin and fat are removed and tightened.
What should I expect immediately after a mini tummy tuck?
Your tummy may feel tight, sore and discomfort. These are normal and will pass within 2-4 days. Expect minimal bruising and swelling and the wearing of a medical wrap garment for upto a month following the procedure. Recovery from a mini tummy tuck is a lot quicker than that of the standard abdominoplasty as muscles are not treated, minimal liposuction is usually necessary and the belly button is not repositioned.
How long will it be before I can get back to my normal life?
Recovery as always after any cosmetic surgery procedure should not be rushed and anyone undetgoing this should listen to their body, when it hurts or tells you that you are tired, rest!
Light exercise may commence after 1 month and a full routine after 3 months. Although visable immediately final results can be seen after 6 months. A 7 night stay is recommended in Turkey following the procedure and most can return to work after a week.
Can a mini tummy tuck be performed without scar?
A tummy tuck, mini or otherwise leaves a scar, the results of a cosmetic surgery procedure however the scar from the mini tummy tuck is a lot shorter than that of a full tummy tuck, made as low as possible above the pubis it can usually be hidden by underwear until fully recoverd 12 months after surgery.
Only suitable to those with minimal excess skin and fat at the lower abdominal area when combined with liposuction which removes excess fat a mini tummy tuck restores good contour, a trimmer, thinner waistline and a slim, younger appearance. Performed as a single procedure a mini tummy tuck is also be combined with breast shaping, eyelid and facial surgery.
Abdomınal Aesthetıcs
What is a tummy tuck(Abdominoplasty)?
A popular procedure removing and tigjtens excess skin and fat at the middle and lower tummy, usually abdiminal wall muscles area are tightened at the same tme. Often combined with liposuction at the tummy, abdomen, hips, waist and thighs gives best results.
Who is a suitable candidate for tummy tuck surgery?
If you have excess abdominal skin, a sagging tummy, bulging of the abdomen or muscle weakness, a tummy tuck will improve your appearance.Genetics, child birth, skin type weight loss/gain often stretch the skin to the point and it no longer contracts, a tummy tuck is the only option. If excess skin and lax muscles are limited to below the navel then you may be a more suitable candidate for a mini-tummy tuck with a shorter scar, no belly button repositioning, shorter scars and a quicker recovery.
How long does tummy tuck last?
Results are permenent but must be accompanied by a regular sports programme and a healthy life style.
How is the tummy tuck procedure performed?
This usually involves an incision made across the lower abdomen just across the pubic area from here skin is seperated from the abdomial wall upto your ribs, the excess removed and tightened. Muscles may be pulled closer together and stitched into their new position. Often a second incision is made to remove the navel from surrounding tissue and thi sis then replaced at the right position.
Duration of operation – 1,5/2 hours (under general anesthesia).
What should I expect immediately after surgery?
Expect minimal bruising but significant swelling (especially if performed with liposuction).
Temporary discomfort and pain may be experienced especially if muscle tightening has been performed. Drains may be left in place for between 3-5 days to help speeed up recovery by removing excess fuids from the body. Leakage, assymmetry, lumps, surface irregularities, hardness, discomfort and discolouration are normal at this time and will disappear within the first few weeks. A 7-14 night stay in Turkey is recommended. Bruising and swelling can exist upto 6 weeks and final results will not often be seen for upto 12 months after surgery.
Will I wear a support garment after liposuction?
A specially designed surgical, elastic binder will befitted immediately after surgery to be worn for upto 6 weeks after the surgery. This garment minimalises swelling, improves skin retraction, protects the treated areas and keeps you comfortable.
How long will it be before I can get back to my normal life?
This should not be rushed. Walking is recommended from early after the operation but vigorous exercise avoided for upto 6 weeks after surgery. A 7-10 night stay is recommended in Turkey following the procedure and most can return to work within 2 weeks. It will take upto a year before the scar flattens, softens and fades and final results seen.
Can a tummy tuck surgery be performed without scar?
A tummy tuck involves removal of skin and necessitates the creation of a scar that runs almost from hip to hip however placed as low as possible it can be concealed by underwear in the future. Most scars are conspicuous initially and take upto 12 months to develop completely.
By removing excess skin and fat a younger, trimmer, more contoured and slimmer appearance can be gained. Often performed as part of a body shaping procedure it is performed with breast surgery, thigh and arm lift.