Attention for those considering a tummy tuck

Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon Op. Dr. Kamil Yıldırım provided information regarding tummy tuck surgeries.

''AFTER THE SURGERY...''

Op. Dr. Kamil Yıldırım said, "Tummy tuck surgeries are performed on patients who have fat accumulation, skin sagging, and deformation in the abdominal area. These patient groups generally consist of those who have skin sagging and deterioration after childbirth, as well as those who have experienced abdominal deterioration and sagging due to significant weight gain and loss. After the surgery, the patient stays in the hospital for about 3 days. Afterward, the patient is called for follow-up, coming in for their first check-up in the first week and continuing with monthly check-ups thereafter. Depending on the condition of the fat in the abdominal area, liposuction can also be performed alongside tummy tuck surgeries. Tummy tuck patients can return to their social lives after about a few weeks and can begin their sports activities after one month. After tummy tuck surgeries, scars may inevitably remain in the operated area. Of course, surgical scars can vary from patient to patient. One of the issues that patients are particularly curious about is the fear of 'will I gain weight again in the operated areas, will there be deformation in that area again?'"

Op. Dr. Kamil Yıldırım continued, “If the patient does not go through a pregnancy process and does not experience significant weight gain and loss after the surgery, it is not expected that the surgical area will deform or deteriorate. Patients who have undergone a tummy tuck can become pregnant again. Of course, after pregnancy or if patients gain a large amount of weight, partial loosening and fat accumulation may occur in the area again. If you want to have tummy tuck surgeries and liposuction procedures, you must consult a plastic surgeon who has received the necessary training and has the required experience in this field."