Mini tummy tuck is a good option for patients who have excess weight in the abdominal region, whose skin is too loose to perform liposuction alone, but who is too tense to require a full tummy tuck. Mini tummy tuck is a frequently preferred method in patients who are not overweight, as it causes shorter scars and faster post-operative recovery.
Frequently asked questions about mini tummy tuck:
What is a mini tummy tuck (mini-abdominoplasty)?
In the mini tummy tuck process, excess fat is removed from the entire abdomen and waist area, excess skin under the navel is removed, but no stretching is performed on the part above the navel.
Who can have a mini tummy tuck?
Mini tummy tuck is applied to patients who have given birth but whose skin and excess fat are limited below the navel. Patients with a high navel are also suitable candidates for a mini tummy tuck.
How are mini tummy tuck surgeries performed?
In the mini tummy tuck procedure, liposuction is first applied to the entire abdomen and waist area. Meanwhile, if necessary, fat injection is made into the buttocks. Then, a short incision is made in the lower part of the abdomen to remain in the laundry. The abdominal skin is lifted from the abdominal wall up to the navel. If necessary, the loosened abdominal muscles are stitched together and the lower part of the abdominal wall is tightened. Then, the excess part of the skin under the belly button is removed. If there is some skin laxity above the navel, the navel is separated from the abdominal wall, all the abdominal muscles are narrowed by suturing, and the navel is taken 2 cm down and sutured to the abdominal wall. In this way, both the umbilicus and the underbelly are stretched from a short scar.
What should be done and what should not be done before the operation?
As in all surgeries, it is necessary to stop aspirin and smoking three weeks before the surgery in mini tummy tuck surgeries. In the last week, it is necessary to stay away from drugs and similar substances that can dilute the blood.
What not to use:
Painkillers such as Apranax, Voltaren, Vermidon (Minoset, Novalgin can be used when pain relief is required)
Multivitamin pills containing substances such as ginseng, ginko biloba, co-enzyme Q,
Green tea, flaxseed, cherry stalk, tomato seed herbal products
All weight loss products
During the three days before the operation, foods that may cause constipation should be avoided, vegetable meals and easily digestible foods should be taken.
Is it necessary to lose weight before mini tummy tuck surgery?
Excess weight poses a risk to all surgeries. After the operation, patients can stand up more difficult, their wounds heal later, and lung problems are experienced more frequently. For this reason, obese patients are recommended to reduce their weight before surgery.
Is anesthesia required in mini tummy tuck surgeries?
Abdominoplasty operations are performed in the operating room environment and under general anesthesia or heavy sedatives.
How long does tummy tuck surgery take?
The procedures to be performed determine the duration of the surgery. If liposuction will not be applied to a very large area, mini tummy tuck surgery takes between one and two hours.
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