A Tummy Tuck, which is also called an abdominoplasty, is one procedure that works on the stomach. It is a cosmetic surgery that aims to make the stomach smooth and firm. It also removes the skin and fat in the part of the stomach. A Breast Lift, or mastopexy, is the surgery that raises and shapes sagging breasts by removing excessive skin. The tissue and nipple of the surrounding breast are moved to a more youthful shape. Liposuction and tummy tuck are effective body image surgery that involves the lower abdominal region of the body and effective.
What should I understand about Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift procedures?
A tummy tuck procedure also referred to as an abdominoplasty, smoothens and firms up the stomach area. We do this by removing extra skin and fat. After pregnancy, a lot of individuals want to restore weakened and separated abdominal muscles from there one of the main thing. You can think of it as a contouring procedure to resolve issues of loose skin and underlying muscle that diet and exercise fails to resolve sometimes. It’s not a shortcut for weight loss.
Breast lift (mastopexy) is done to lift and reshape the breasts which have started sagging. More skin is removed and the tissue around the breast is tighted. The goal is a more youthful breast shape and position. Sometimes, we can also make the areola (the pigmented ring that surrounds the nipple) smaller, so it fits the new breast shape better. A breast lift alters the position and shape of the breast rather than its size. If a person wants fuller breasts, we might combine it with implants. These surgeries are often preferred, because problems like significant skin excess or muscle looseness usually cannot be well-corrected in a non-surgical fashion.
Why might someone choose to have Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift at the same time?
The tummy tuck and breast lift surgery are often done together. You’ll often hear this referred to as a “Mommy Makeover”. That’s because the changes that occur during pregnancy as well as breastfeeding often affect the tummy and the breasts. Skin on the abdomen may stretch and muscles may get weaker; the breasts may lose volume and sag. When performing the two procedures at the same time, we can work on rejuvenating the entire figure for balance.
There are practical upsides too. Undergoing a single surgery rather than two, means only one anesthesia and recovery period. It can be easier to manage with everyday life, job, and kin. When both areas are treated together from a cosmetic point of view it often creates a more coherent result, improving one’s confidence and how a person feels about their body. Many women find this combination empowering as they look to regain the shape of their body post motherhood.
Who is typically a good candidate for Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift and what might prevent it?
Ideal candidates for this procedure are those who are in good general health. To have realistic ideas about what the surgery can achieve, it’s important to undergo a surgery after stable weight and for a while. It is really important to be a non-smoker yourself or to agree to stop smoking for a good time before and after surgery as it affects healing. Experienced breast and tummy tuck surgeons offer procedures to tighten tissues and repair the supporting structures of the breast, including skin, underlying tissue, and muscle.
However, not everyone is a suitable candidate. When the health illnesses of an individual are not well controlled, for example, severe heart disease or diabetes, the risk of surgery may be too high. Smoking is a major reason to delay or avoid surgery. It’s best to wait if you plan to have more kids or lose a lot more weight since they can alter the results. Unrealistic expectations for the end result and lack of personal motivation for the procedure may indicate that surgery is not for you at this time.
What are the benefits and risks to consider with Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift?
Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift can bring about wonderful positive changes. A flatter and firmer tummy along with lifted and youthful breasts. It can result in a better proportioned body shape, and clothes would fit better and feel more comfortable. Strengthening abdominal muscles can also improve your core strength and posture. Many people experience a genuine increase in confidence and body image, even beyond the physical.
But, like any major surgery, there are risks involved. Both surgeries come with common surgical risks such as bleeding, infection or anesthesia reactions. After a tummy tuck, there’s a good chance for fluid collection under the skin. Moreover, wound healing can take longer than expected. Also, the tummy tuck can cause scars and changes in skin sensation. With a Breast Lift, your breast may end up asymmetrical. There may also be changes in sensation around the nipple. More rarely, blood supply may be affected to the nipple. Although we attempt to hide them, scars are certainly inevitable. They do fade over time but are permanent. When you combine procedures, it takes longer to perform the surgery, which can slightly increase certain risks, and the early recovery may feel more challenging. We discuss all this in detail so you can make an informed decision.
Op. Dr. Erman Ak graduated from Ankara Hacettepe Tıp in 2014 and completed his specialization at Istanbul University Çapa Medical Faculty. He received advanced microsurgery training in Taiwan and, as an ISAPS fellow in Italy, training in facial and breast aesthetics. Dr. Ak holds the European Union Aesthetic Plastic Surgery qualification certificate from EBOPRAS and contributed to the establishment of the Plastic Surgery Department at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura Hospital. He currently accepts patients from Turkey and various other countries at his clinic in Nişantaşı.
