Having some belly fat that you want to get rid of is almost a universal phenomenon, but sometimes genetics, multiple pregnancies, or even bad health may cause sagging, bulging, and muscle weakness in this area that is quite resistant to usual interventions.
For many people, aesthetic surgical procedures like a tummy tuck offer a ray of hope. It is an efficient and long-lasting way to get a smooth, firm belly.
What Are Cosmetic Surgical Procedures?
Cosmetic surgical procedures change the physical appearance to improve aesthetics and function. They range from invasive to minimally invasive in approach.
What Is a Tummy Tuck?
An abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck” is a multipurpose cosmetic surgical procedure that strengthens the abdomen and removes excess skin and fat.
What Benefits Can One Have From a Tummy Tuck In Turkey?
A tummy tuck operation is a comprehensive way to improve the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen, waist, and hips (love handles). It has many advantages that become apparent gradually over time.
The benefits of the procedure are even more noticeable, once you look at the before and after pictures of tummy tuck recipients on the Mayclinik official web page. Some advantages of a tummy tuck become evident immediately, and some may take a while to manifest.
Improvement In Appearance
The recovery period after a tummy tuck varies between individual patients according to their age, health status, type and extent of the tummy tuck, and level of adherence to post-treatment care.
Having said that, most patients notice some improvement in appearance in the immediate postoperative period. The swelling over the abdomen gradually dissipates, and the full results of the aesthetic transformation may take 3 months to a year to be fully appreciated.
A tummy tuck procedure is also beneficial for the removal of resistant stretch marks below the belly button. This area is prone to fat accumulation and loose, saggy skin. During the removal of this excess skin and fat, the stretch marks are also removed to a large extent. The removal of stretch marks is a secondary benefit of tummy tuck, and it is not the cosmetic surgery of choice for treating extensive stretch marks or scarring.
Improvement In Function
A tummy tuck surgery improves functionality along with aesthetics. It tones the abdominal muscles and eliminates fat and loose skin from the core. Conditions like diastasis recti (separation of the Rectus Abdominis muscle) not only weaken the anterior abdominal wall but may also lead to hernia formation in the future. Tummy tuck surgery repairs and fortifies the muscle, which cinches the waist and increases core strength along the way.
Excessive abdominal flab, sagging skin, and weak abdominal muscles cause bad posture and back pain, especially after a pregnancy. This affects mobility and the quality of life. A tummy tuck improves the strength and stability in the abdominal area, improving posture and alleviating backaches.
Urinary incontinence is a worrying symptom that many women struggle with after a pregnancy. According to a 2018 study from the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPA), patients with lower back pain and urinary incontinence reported significant improvement in both symptoms after undergoing a tummy tuck with rectus repair.
By removing excess skin, a tummy tuck decreases the skin folds, thereby preventing recurrent infections and irritation.
Improvement in Health
A tummy tuck surgery improves overall health by improving posture, mobility, muscle tone, and core strength, hence leading to a more active and healthy lifestyle. The post-treatment maintenance routine for the procedure emphasizes a balanced diet, regular exercise, and retaining a stable, healthy weight.
Boosting self-Confidence
A tummy tuck is, first and foremost, a cosmetic surgical procedure. Its primary goal is to make the abdomen region appear more aesthetic. Along with all the functional advantages, the most important benefit of a tummy tuck is the boost to self-confidence.
Recovery Process and Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Before undergoing a tummy tuck surgery at the Mayclinik, our experienced and qualified staff counsel patients in detail about the recovery process, Mayclinik tummy tuck advantages and any potential risk factors or side effects.
As a tummy tuck is an extensive surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia, it carries the usual risks of pain, swelling, bleeding, numbness, and infection. Pain and discomfort from the surgery start improving in a couple of weeks, and most people begin to feel significantly better in 6 weeks or so.
After a tummy tuck in Turkey, you will start seeing results in approximately 3 to 6 months as the swelling in the abdominal area slowly goes down.
