Why does the abdomen get fatty and sag?
When gaining weight for any reason, the same amount of fat is not observed all over the body. The human body stores most of its fatty tissue in the abdomen and waist area. For this reason, many people may experience unwanted fat in the abdominal area. Fatty and sagging abdomen is most common in women and after pregnancy. People who lose high levels of weight due to the diet or obesity surgery can often experience abdominal loosening, sagging and cracks. The anatomical structure, called the anterior abdominal wall, keeps the internal organs in place and determines the shape of the abdomen. The anterior abdominal wall keeps the abdominal muscles in its normal anatomical position, making the abdominal area look straight and taut. When the abdominal area is fattened, tears occur in the tissues between the abdominal muscles and due to this tear, the muscles that keep the abdomen flat begin to separate. With the pressure applied by the internal organs, the abdominal area turns outward; Due to the weight of the adipose tissue, loosening, sagging and cracks occur in the abdomen. It is almost impossible to eliminate the tears in the abdominal muscles and the deformations in the abdominal skin with exercise and diet.
What is Abdominal Tension Surgery and How Is It Applied?
Abdominoplasty, called abdominal stretching, aims to restore the anterior abdominal wall. It is a body shaping operation applied to eliminate fat, bulging, loosening, sagging and cracking in the abdominal area. In line with today’s esthetic values, tummy tuck surgery is not just as removing excess fat; It is considered as a healthy, dynamic, fit and stretched abdominal design. esthetic and plastic surgery specialists evaluate the adipose tissue and excess skin in the abdomen and finalize the surgical intervention by making a personalized tummy tuck surgery plan. In tummy tuck surgery performed under general anesthesia, surgical incisions are made in the area under underwear and around the navel. Excess tissues that are cracked, deformed, sagged, visible from under the clothes, causing sweating and nappy rash are removed. Healthy tissues are stretched down to renew the abdominal skin. In addition to renewing the abdominal skin, the relaxed muscles in the anterior abdominal wall are also tightened. Tightening the abdominal muscles makes the person seem to have sucked in after the operation. If necessary, liposuction is also applied to the upper and lateral parts of the abdomen. Stretching down with the abdominal tissues, the belly button moves to its normal anatomical position.
Abdominal Esthetics Operation Methods
Shaping the abdominal wall, depending on the existing fat, sagging and skin elasticity; It can be performed by fat removal (liposuction – laser lipolysis plus) or abdominoplasty methods. Abdominoplasty can be performed in conjunction with operations for body contour correction (esthetic breast surgery, liposuction, etc.) or some other operations. These surgeries are; uterus, ovarian surgery, etc. surgeries. In abdominoplasty operations; Two main methods such as full tummy tuck (fullabdominoplasty) and mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) can be applied.

• Mini Tummy Tuck: It is the process of removing excess fat and excess skin only in the lower abdomen and under the belly. It is a method that is frequently preferred by people who are not diagnosed with obesity because its effect is more pronounced.

• Full Tummy Tuck: Excess fat is removed from the entire abdomen and waist area of ​​the body, excess skin under the belly is removed and the relaxed abdominal muscles are restructured. It can be said that the stretching operation is a solution to stubborn fat that resists in this area.

Anesthesia Method and Duration Used in Abdominal Stretching Surgery
Abdominal stretching operations are performed in the operating room and under general anesthesia. Aspirin and smoking should be stopped 2-3 weeks before the operation. The duration of the operation is determined by the procedures to be performed. If liposuction will not be applied to a very large area, the full tummy tuck surgery takes between 2-3 hours.
Recovery Process After Abdominal Stretching
In the first few days, there may be swelling and pain in the abdomen that can be controlled with painkillers. Drains are removed after 1-3 days, and stitches are removed after 1-3 weeks. You need to stay in the hospital for an average of 1-3 days. It may take several months for you to feel the same. You can return to work after 2-4 weeks. The scar may seem to worsen for the first 3-6 months, but this is normal, it may take 9 months to 1 year for the scars to flatten and fade. Although it does not disappear completely, the scar can be easily hidden even under this bikini. In most patients, the results can be maintained for years with regular exercise and diet.