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Surgical tummy tuck
Surgical tummy tuck
فبراير 15, 2023
Body plastic Surgery
It is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin (sagging) as well as repairing abdominal muscles.
Who is the candidate for the operation?
– A woman who has given birth to multiple births and has sagging as a result.
– People who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, where the speed of weight loss was faster than the shrinkage of the skin.
– People who underwent a sleeve gastrectomy, where the speed of weight loss was faster than the shrinkage of the skin.
• Partial tummy tuck:
It is performed for people who have excess fat below the navel with no need for a large incision to put the navel back in its place
• Full abdominoplasty:
It includes abdominal incision from the right side to the left side of the flank, sculpting the elements of the abdomen, repairing the muscles, restoring the navel with the repair of the hernia, if any.
• trunkoplasty (belt lipectomy):
It includes removing excess fat and skin in the abdominal area, in addition to the lower back area,
This process is suitable for people who have lost a lot of weight and have significant flabbiness, either due to sleeve gastrectomy or re-routing.
1. Smoking is prohibited for four weeks.
2. Stop contraceptive pills and hormones one month before the operation.
3. Your health should be in good condition without any chronic diseases.
4. After the operation – discuss your expectations for the shape of the body.
5. Consultation with the doctor regarding the medications that the you should stop taking before the operation.
6. Weight is within the normal range where the body mass does not exceed 30.
7. Avoid using aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
8. The type of anesthesia used during the surgery (general anesthesia) will be explained.
9. You will receive a full explanation of the operation and the expected scars according to the case, its advantages and complications.
10. Fasting for 8 hours before it.
11. Do full lab tests.
1. Swelling and bruising is normal, so you must wear a special pressure garment so that it compresses the abdomen and reduces the severity of swelling.
2. The surgeon prescribes an antibiotic that must be adhered to
3. The initial result appears immediately after the operation, and the final result appears after weeks, after the swelling has subsided
4. There is a drainage tube on both sides of the wound The nurse will teach you how to handle and care for the drainage tube
1. Smoking is prohibited for four weeks.
2. Stop contraceptive pills and hormones one month before the operation.
3. Your health should be in good condition without any chronic diseases.
4. After the operation – discuss your expectations for the shape of the body.
5. Consultation with the doctor regarding the medications that the you should stop taking before the operation.
6. Weight is within the normal range where the body mass does not exceed 30.
7. Avoid using aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
8. The type of anesthesia used during the surgery (general anesthesia) will be explained.
9. You will receive a full explanation of the operation and the expected scars according to the case, its advantages and complications.
10. Fasting for 8 hours before it.
11. Do full lab tests.
1. Swelling and bruising is normal, so you must wear a special pressure garment so that it compresses the abdomen and reduces the severity of swelling.
2. The surgeon prescribes an antibiotic that must be adhered to
3. The initial result appears immediately after the operation, and the final result appears after weeks, after the swelling has subsided
4. There is a drainage tube on both sides of the wound The nurse will teach you how to handle and care for the drainage tube
Surgery day
1. Tummy tuck operations require the use of general anesthesia
After the operation
1. Swelling and bruising is normal, so you must wear a special pressure garment so that it compresses the abdomen and reduces the severity of swelling.
2. The surgeon prescribes an antibiotic that must be adhered to
3. The initial result appears immediately after the operation, and the final result appears after weeks, after the swelling has subsided
4. There is a drainage tube on both sides of the wound The nurse will teach you how to handle and care for the drainage tube
1. The wound can be showered after 24 hours without rubbing
2. It is recommended to move immediately after the operation and gradually increase activity to return to normal life
3. Adhere to analgesics and antibiotics prescribed by the surgeon
4. Gentle massage on the suction areas
5. Drink plenty of water, juices, and fluids
6. Wearing a compression garment
2. The surgeon prescribes an antibiotic that must be adhered to
3. The initial result appears immediately after the operation, and the final result appears after weeks, after the swelling has subsided
4. There is a drainage tube on both sides of the wound The nurse will teach you how to handle and care for the drainage tube
1. The wound can be showered after 24 hours without rubbing
2. It is recommended to move immediately after the operation and gradually increase activity to return to normal life
3. Adhere to analgesics and antibiotics prescribed by the surgeon
4. Gentle massage on the suction areas
5. Drink plenty of water, juices, and fluids
6. Wearing a compression garment
When to contact my surgeon after surgery
1. Bleeding, loss of feeling and feeling weak
2. Inflammation and high temperature
3. Pain that does not go away even with the use of painkillers
4. Discoloration of the fluid in the drainpipe
5. Odor and discharge from the wound
2. Inflammation and high temperature
3. Pain that does not go away even with the use of painkillers
4. Discoloration of the fluid in the drainpipe
5. Odor and discharge from the wound
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