Is Childbirth Possible after Abdominoplasty?
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Causes of deformation in your abdominal region are given in our Abdominoplasty section. Childbirth is one of these causes. Persons who are planning to give birth within 1-2 years should delay their abdominoplasty. The operation is more reasonable after the childbirth. In other words, it's important that you have no new deformations in your abdominal region.
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Medically, there is no obstruction to childbirth after abdominoplasties. However, your abdominal region acquires a beautiful form after the operation. We wouldn't like to see a new deformation in your abdominal region after childbirth. You may need a new abdominoplasty following a new childbirth.
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For persons who have given birth recently, there is no inconvenience to have an operation 1 year after the childbirth.
Removal of the Scar which Occurs after Abdominoplasty through Laser Devices
The scar which occurs under the bikini area is barely visible 1 year after the operation; however, it doesn't vanish completely. Most of the patients are not annoyed with this scar. Looking in a mirror, patients become extremely happy to see a beautiful abdominal region which is proportional to their bodies.
Persons can have this colour lightened through laser devices one (1) year after the operation. Laser devices can make the colour lighter; however, they don't help the scar vanish completely. Scars can be masked through permanent makeup application.
Why are Drains put into the Skin after the Operation?
There may be a fluid accumulation in the abdominal region after the operation. Drains are put into your skin in order to provide for you comfort and minimise the risks. Drains are used for the discharge of the accumulated fluids from the body. They are removed only by the surgeon. Individuals shouldn't attempt to remove the drains.
When can you do Physical Exercise after Abdominoplasty?
Please start doing intensive physical exercises 2 months after abdominoplasty having consulted your doctor.
Why is the Use of Corset Important after Abdominoplasty?
Precautions after the operation are for the purpose of accelerating your recovery and attaining a successful and aesthetic result. Corset is important for your happiness. You will be informed by your doctor of the corset use during bathing upon your discharge from the hospital.
Matters to be Paid Attention by Persons who have Undergone Abdominoplasty.
First of all, we recommend you to read in detail our "The Process Before and After the Abdominoplasty" section. .
Patients' ratio of satisfaction in abdominoplasty, which is one of the most important and experience requiring operations in plastic surgery procedures, is notably high.
Factors such as a new childbirth, a new weight gain and loss, ageing etc. can result in disproportionality around your abdominal region in your body. A new childbirth can also cause loosening in your abdominal region. These may necessitate a new operation.
Can Persons who have Given Birth Undergo Abdominoplasty?
Persons who have given birth can have fattening complaints. As to these complaints, which are raised despite physical exercises and diet; abdominoplasty is not performed for persons who have good skin flexibility. Fattening complaints are solved through fat removal-laser liposuction methods.
When can you Go Back to Work?
7-10 days of resting is reasonable for persons who have undergone operation in the abdominal region.
Every person has a different recovery period. Recovery periods for persons who have the same skin and shape deformation are different from each others'. There are persons around you who have undergone caesarean. When you listen to them about their recovery periods, you will be bewildered after hearing their stories which are entirely different from each others'.
The recovery period is faster for patients who follow the directions of their doctors.
The Period of Time for You to See the Results after Operation
A minimum six (6) months of time is required for your skin to restore, your abdominal region to gain its real shape and your swellings to disappear. You also observe the changes in the colour of the scar after 6 months. The expected period of time for seeing the results is between 6 and 12 months.
Can one wear a Bikini after Abdominoplasty?
Scars remain under the bikini. 6 months of time should pass for the swellings and pinkish redness to disappear. You can easily wear a bikini after 6 months.
What should the Persons do who are not able to Quit Smoking?
Smoking always delays the healing of wounds. It affects the blood circulation. Smoking is important for the recovery period of every operation. In abdominoplasties in the plastic surgery, smoking has a considerable influence on the wound healing process. It increases the risk of complication. Avoiding smoking helps the lungs to perform their duty perfectly. It is also of great importance for a successful operation, as well as for the recovery period following the operation.
Patients should quit smoking 2 weeks prior to the operation. Contrary to the Abdominoplasty, plastic surgeons do not strictly require you to avoid smoking for other aesthetic surgeries. They tell you "Do not smoke, quit smoking 15 days before the operation". However, you are strictly required to quit smoking 2 to 4 weeks prior to the abdominoplasty.
If you are a smoker, please do not hide it from your doctor. If you are still smoking 15 days prior to the operation, please do tell this to your doctor.
Risks of Abdominoplasty
It shouldn't be forgotten that every operation, whether for aesthetic purposes or health issues, may have a complication.
The risks we are to mention here, as well as the ones to be explained in detail by your doctor in the examination, haven't been encountered by most of the patients. A plastic surgeon, who has carried out many abdominal surgeries under the operating room conditions, scarcely ever had surgeries with complication. However, every patient should know all kinds of risks before the surgery. Relevant information will be given to you in detail in a form called Patient Consent Form.
How much does the Operation Cost?
Every doctor's working principles and assessment of her/his labour are different from others'. Since each patient will have different problems regarding her/his abdominal region, the same doctor will have a different assessment of her/his labour for each patient. It's not appropriate to give a price without an examination.