What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
"Bend over, stand up, inhale, exhale..." You did a lot of exercises, you lost weight, your body tightened up, but you still couldn't get rid of the looseness in your belly!
This is a problem that we often encounter after birth and unfortunately it is not a problem that can be solved with exercise or diet. The weight gained during pregnancy can create a deformation that the skin cannot tolerate, even if it has a flexible structure. In addition to pregnancy, deformations can also be seen in the abdominal area as a result of excessive weight gain and loss. The solution method we recommend for such situations is a mini tummy tuck operation.
People who have lost excess weight after giving birth but complain about sagging especially in the lower abdomen. People who have lost weight rapidly and at a high rate are suitable candidates for mini tummy tuck surgery. However, if a second birth is planned, if the excess weight has not been lost yet, if the necessary sports exercise programs have not been tried, it would be more appropriate to postpone the mini tummy tuck surgery. Because the completion of the possible change processes in the region and the final result in the region are important in terms of increasing the permanence and benefit of the operation. In addition, people whose belly button is higher than it should be can also choose the mini tummy tuck method to correct this appearance.
It is also a procedure called mini abdominoplasty. It is used to eliminate sagging and looseness in the middle and lower abdomen, independent of fat. A small incision is made, the excess skin in this area is tightened and pulled to the lower abdomen, and the excess skin is removed and stitched. If the person is planning to give birth, the operation is not recommended. People who have completed their birth plans, have finished breastfeeding, and have lost excess weight are ideal candidates for mini tummy tuck.
No, mini tummy tuck is not a method developed to get rid of excess fat. If there is excess fat in the area, liposuction should be performed together with the tummy tuck. Mini tummy tuck is an operation that only removes loose, excess skin and gives the abdomen a flat and tight appearance. In other words, this is not an obesity treatment, in fact, it is important to avoid gaining weight and to take care to eat healthy after mini tummy tuck to maintain the effect of the procedure.
It is a procedure developed as the only solution for deformations such as sagging and loosening of the skin in the abdominal area. Excess skin tissue in the lower abdominal area is tightened with a small incision made in the lower abdomen and the area is tightened. At the same time, excess fat tissue, if any, is removed in this area. This incision, which will remain in the bikini area, is stitched to prevent the scar from being visible.
In a full tummy tuck, a larger incision is made and the upper and lower abdomen are addressed together. A mini tummy tuck covers only the lower abdomen. Since the complaints that occur in the postpartum conditions we mentioned mostly occur in the lower abdomen, a mini tummy tuck is a more preferred method for such situations.
Gaining and losing excessive weight (approximately 15 kg) causes the fat cells in the abdominal area to expand and therefore the skin to stretch. When this excess weight is lost, the skin's elasticity cannot tolerate this change. As a result, some skin types may experience stretch marks as well as loosening. Although it is not possible to prevent this deformation, it is possible to get rid of this problem with a mini tummy tuck operation after the deformation has formed. There are some things to do after the operation to prevent loosening and sagging from recurring... Avoiding a carbohydrate-heavy diet, minimizing sugar and alcohol consumption if possible, and turning an active lifestyle into a habit are the necessary conditions for a tight and flat stomach.
A detailed examination by your doctor is required before the procedure. Your skin structure, fat percentage, chronic diseases, health history and lifestyle should be considered in detail before the operation. The operation process should be managed in light of this information.
The duration of the procedure varies depending on whether liposuction will be performed or not. If liposuction is performed, the fat removed can be injected into the person's hip area if desired and deemed necessary. Considering such variables, we can give an average of 2-3 hours for the duration of the procedure. The surgery is performed with general anesthesia, and hospitalization is generally not required.
Long-term painkillers are given on the day of the operation. The pain of the first day is felt very little this way. The patient can walk 2-3 hours after the operation. He/she is discharged the same day, and painkillers are used for a few days. The patient can return to normal life in about 3-4 days. At the end of the second month, he/she can start exercising, provided that it is not too heavy.
A scar similar to a C-section scar may remain under the bikini area, but it does not leave a noticeable or noticeable mark.
There is no harm in pregnancy, but the effect of the operation will be lost due to the weight gained during pregnancy. If necessary, the procedure can be repeated after birth.