Things to Consider Before and After Tummy Tuck Surgery
Those who are considering tummy tuck surgery can pay attention to the following recommendations for the best results of the surgery. These recommendations are only Clinic Health Beauty recommendations. If you are planning tummy tuck surgery with another surgeon or clinic, you should follow the recommendations of your own surgeon.
As Clinic Health Beauty, our aim is to carry out the right patient – the right operation and the right healing process. It is inevitable to get the best results with this equation. In order for the results of the tummy tuck surgeries we plan in Istanbul Turkey to be perfect, only the surgeon’s intervention is not enough. There are items that the patient should pay attention to before tummy tuck and liposuction. Only in this way can a great result be achieved.
Recommendations Before Tummy Tuck Surgery
Some rules to follow before tummy tuck surgery provide advantages to both you and the surgeon. Thus, the surgery can be started smoothly.
- Maintain Your Weight Before Tummy Tuck Surgery
Abdominoplasty is the removal of excess skin and, as far as possible, the removal of fat under the skin by liposuction. The more sagging the skin, the more perfect the result will be. It is very important for patients to maintain their weight before tummy tuck surgery. They may even be asked to lose weight regularly. In this way, the skin will loosen with the melting fat and a flatter abdomen will be obtained after surgery.
Unfortunately, it is observed that some patients come to the surgery by gaining weight instead. This may affect your surgery result. Patients who gain excessive weight may even have their surgery canceled.
- Blood thinners and contraceptives
Please inform our assistants if you are taking blood thinners and birth control pills. These are medicines and pills that cause bleeding. It is therefore very important to quit 1 month in advance.
You must inform our assistants about all medications you are taking. Our specialists will evaluate these medications and inform you.
- Get Your Pregnancy Checkup and Pay Attention
You may be at risk of becoming pregnant before tummy tuck surgery. This is an important issue. Both you and your baby may be at risk. Therefore, you should pay attention to pregnancy. Routine blood tests are performed before tummy tuck surgery. Pregnancy test is not performed. If you have any suspicion before the operation, make sure you have a test. Please inform our assistants if you are pregnant.
- Prepare Yourself Physically and Mentally
As the tummy tuck surgery approaches, start preparing yourself physically and mentally. First of all, do not get information from social media and other platforms other than your clinic. This will confuse you and increase your stress.
You will have pain in your body after the surgery. Definitely do not immediately believe the other patient videos you see. It is normal to have pain especially in the first 2-3 days. Prepare yourself for this.
You will face difficulties in the healing process. You must be strong. If possible, bring a friend to the surgery who will support and help you. This will be the most important motivation for you.
Recommendations After Tummy Tuck Surgery
Some suggestions that you will pay attention to after tummy tuck surgery will help you to spend this process more comfortably.
- Corset After Tummy Tuck
After you come out of tummy tuck surgery, you will see a corset on your body. This corset will both protect your body and help reduce swelling and edema. In addition, the corset will help your body to get in shape.
We recommend that you wear your corset for about 2 months after tummy tuck surgery. Your first corset may loosen day by day. For this, you can choose a tighter corset after 1 or 2 weeks. It will be healthier to use a double corset in terms of hygiene.
- Protect and Keep Your Wound Clean
The most important issue to be considered after tummy tuck surgery is to keep the wound clean. The wound should never be touched with open hands. The wound should be cleaned daily. All medications and creams given after surgery should be used properly and completely. The wound should not be left wet after bathing. The risk of infection should never be neglected. Clinic Health Beauty assistants will advise you on wound care.
Your abdomen will be tense after tummy tuck surgery. Do not strain your abdomen. Do not damage your stitches. Maintain your lying position. Do not make sudden maneuvers. You will return to your normal position day by day. Do not rush for this.
- Take a Walk and Drink Plenty of Water
Take short walks after tummy tuck surgery. Do not tire yourself in the first week. Try to walk slowly. Drink plenty of water. Walking and water will help reduce edema and swelling.
- After Lipo Massages and Drainage Massages
First of all, get your lymphatic drainage massages. Clinic Health Beauty will do your lymphatic drainage massages at your hotel. Continue with absolute massages when you return to your country. Massages will speed up the healing process and help your body to get in shape.
Pay attention to hygiene after the massage. Clean your wounds
- Be Patient
After tummy tuck surgery, it may take time for the edema and swelling to decrease and the wound to close. After 3 months, edema and swelling will decrease, but it will take 8-10 months to disappear completely. Pay attention to your wound and your body during this period. In case of an abnormal situation, contact our assistants.
