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Reverse Tummy Tuck Surgery
What is Reverse Tummy Tuck Surgery and What Does It Do?
Reverse tummy tuck surgery is an operation applied to the upper abdomen as opposed to the standard tummy tuck surgery. The upper abdomen is located between the chest and the lower abdomen. Treating sagging in the upper abdomen and providing an aesthetic appearance can be quite challenging. In particular, individuals who have struggled with health problems such as obesity and have faced sagging skin due to staying above their ideal weight for many years may need to undergo reverse abdominal surgery to have a non-sagging aesthetic abdominal appearance.
How is Reverse Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed?
For reverse tummy tuck surgery, the plastic surgeon and the patient first have a comprehensive interview. During this interview, the patient informs the plastic surgeon about issues such as her general health status and the appearance she wants to achieve. In line with this information, it becomes possible for the plastic surgeon to guide the patient more accurately and manage the reverse tummy tuck surgery process ideally.
Reverse tummy tuck surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Unlike standard tummy tuck operations, in reverse tummy tuck surgery, an incision is made not in the lower abdomen, but in the area between the upper abdomen and under the chest. Through this incision, excess fat and skin tissue is removed. In addition, the plastic surgeon intervenes in the rectus abdominis, the upper abdominal muscle, to make the muscles tighter. This is very useful and necessary to achieve an ideal and aesthetic abdominal appearance. The incision and therefore the stitches in the upper tummy tuck surgery are located just below the breast, also known as the bra line, so that this scar is not too visible.
How Many Sizes Does a Reverse Tummy Tuck Slim Down?
Reverse tummy tuck operation helps the individual to slim down by 1 – 3 sizes. Especially in individuals who are at their ideal weight but have had a reverse tummy tuck operation due to overweight problems before, a visible thinning can be achieved. However, reverse tummy tuck surgery should not be perceived as a weight loss operation. Reverse tummy tuck is an operation that corrects the sagging that occurs in the area after special conditions such as weight loss or pregnancy and provides thinning by removing sagging skin.
Is Reverse Tummy Tuck Surgery Difficult?
Reverse tummy tuck surgery is an operation that is less performed and detailed than operations such as mini tummy tuck. Therefore, in order for the reverse tummy tuck surgery and the postoperative period to be easy, it is necessary to agree with a plastic surgeon who specializes in this field. Otherwise, the muscles may be damaged during the reverse tummy tuck surgery and major health problems may occur.
Is Muscle Pain Normal After Reverse Tummy Tuck?
It is quite normal to feel muscle pain after a reverse tummy tuck. Especially after a reverse tummy tuck, where the upper abdominal muscles are intervened, the muscles may ache as they are made tighter. In addition, your plastic surgeon can control your condition by recommending various pain medications to help you feel less muscle pain and relax after a tummy tuck.
Is There Abdominal Swelling After Reverse Tummy Tuck?
It is normal to have swelling in the abdomen after a reverse tummy tuck. Since the tissues in the region are damaged during the operation, swelling may occur. Abdominal swelling after a reverse tummy tuck usually disappears completely within 1 – 2 months. However, if the swelling does not go away completely and becomes very uncomfortable, you should consult your doctor.
