Abdominoplasty is an operation that has an important place in Aesthetic Surgery. Because it is the junction point between the upper body and the lower body. Abdominal muscles, fat tissue, lower border of the ribs and pelvis form the structure called “Abdominal Wall”. Defects and sagging in the abdominal wall are not only related to fat tissue or skin. Many factors such as weaknesses in the abdominal muscles, problems in the abdominal organs, and umbilical hernias can damage the abdominal wall.
The abdominal wall is most damaged during pregnancy. To make room for the expanding uterus during pregnancy, the abdominal muscles expand transversely and longitudinally, the skin stretches and the thickness of the abdominal wall decreases. After birth, the abdominal wall is expected to return to its previous state. However, this does not happen perfectly for everyone.
In some women, the muscles remain loose and stiff after birth. As a result, even if there is no fat on the abdominal skin, the woman’s belly remains curved. The woman tries to tighten her belly with a corset again. Fat around the abdomen and waist is a problem in itself. In people who lose a lot of weight, the abdominal wall is seriously damaged. In such people, Abdominoplasty is mostly performed as a part of the Body Lift process.As a result, even if there is no fat on the abdominal skin, the woman’s belly remains curved. The woman tries to tighten her belly with a corset again. Fat around the abdomen and waist is a problem in itself. In people who lose a lot of weight, the abdominal wall is seriously damaged. In such people, Abdominoplasty is mostly performed as a part of the Body Lift process.
There are certain steps in the Abdominoplasty operation.
- In the “Inner Corset” step, in which the abdominal muscles are tightened, the loose abdominal muscles are shortened both transversely and longitudinally, and the abdominal wall is tightened and made flatter. In this step, it should be calculated that the intra-abdominal pressure will increase before the operation.
- If there is abdominal fat, the next step is to remove the fat “If the Skin Structure is Suitable“. In this step, Liposuction – Fat Removal method is generally preferred.
- In the last step, the excess sagging skin is cut and the abdominal skin is tightened. Abdominoplasty operations can be roughly divided into “Full Abdominoplasty” and “Mini Abdominoplasty”. In full tummy tuck, that is, full abdominoplasty, the front abdominal wall is completely intervened. The belly button is reconstructed and the abdominal muscles are tightened. In Mini, only the sagging skin at the bottom is treated. Liposuction can be performed together in both types of operations. It is necessary to make a very detailed and careful decision for Abdominoplasty.
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