Frequently Asked Questions
The first 2 days after tummy tuck surgery are the days when the pain is felt most intensely. In this process, strong painkillers are given to ensure the comfort of the patient. The pain is gradually decreasing and most of the patients do not even need painkillers at the end of 1 week.
A few hours after the end of the operation, we want to stand up and walk. If your profession is not performed with intense physical labor, you can return to work within 7 days. After 4 weeks, you can do cardio-heavy sports such as walking and cycling, and after 6 weeks you can start lifting weights.
We recommend quitting smoking 4 weeks before tummy tuck and not smoking for at least 4-8 weeks afterwards
Having abdominoplasty before pregnancy does not prevent conception or harm the baby or mother during pregnancy. But depending on how much weight you gain as the abdominal skin will grow and shrink again, new sagging and cracks may occur. If you have had a tummy tuck, it is recommended to postpone the pregnancy plan for 18 months. If you want to have a tummy tuck after pregnancy, you can have surgery 12-18 months after delivery.
Liposuction is a suitable technique for patients with minimal skin and fat excess. Abdominoplasty, on the other hand, aims to get rid of excess saggy skin, especially under the belly button. We decide together during the examination on the most suitable method for you.
Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss surgery. It is a surgery that helps you get rid of sagging skin after pregnancy or weight loss. Patients with a body mass index above 35 are unfortunately not suitable candidates for this surgery. You can click here to calculate your body mass index.
