The skin and the subcutaneous tissues of the abdomen is affected from external factors in various levels. Losing its elasticity in time, the skin and the subcutaneous tissues of the abdomen loosens and sags. With childbirth and frequent weight losses and gains, the muscles that form the abdominal wall dissociate. The skin that no longer can resist the pressure from the abdominal organs both loosens and sags, and takes a curved and unaesthetic appearance due to weakened muscles.

In sum, tummy tuck operation is the procedure that tightens the abdominal area that has loosened, sagged, deformed, wrinkled and sagged. The excess abdominal skin is removed and the loosened abdominal muscles are tightened back.

Is there an age restriction for tummy tuck operation?

Abdominoplasty is an operation that can be applied to any patient who has no restriction for operations under general anesthesia. While there is no age restriction, it is recommended for people who have plans for pregnancy or weight loss to postpone the operation.

Can tummy tuck operation be combined with other procedures?

Liposuction can be applied on a limited area, if deemed appropriate, as a component of abdominoplasty. However, in order to both shorten the operation time and to prevent consequential complications, and to maintain a high level physical and mental concentration for the plastic surgeon, most of the physicians prefer not to combine tummy tuck with other operations.

Is post-op hospital stay after tummy tuck operation necessary? How long is the post-op recovery period?

An overnight hospital stay at the least would be appropriate. Two days after the operation, medical dressings are changed, the drains, if any, are removed, and the patients can resume their daily life. The recovery period can be considered as 2-4 weeks.

When should post-pregnancy tummy tuck operation be carried out?

In order to let both the abdominal skin and the uterus and other visceral organs to revert back to their previous forms, abdominoplasty operation should be avoided for at least 6 months after pregnancy.