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Do you want to have a tummy tuck but are not sure if you are ready for surgery? Although the tummy tuck operation is widely performed all over the world and is quite safe as long as it is performed by a specialist surgeon, it is still major surgery. So it is natural to have second thoughts about surgery. The patient's preparation and knowledge of the whole process before undergoing a major surgical procedure is the key to the success of the surgery. In this way, the patient can go into the procedure with realistic expectations and be mentally ready.
What should you do before your ‘’Tummy Tuck’’?
- You should get support from your family or friends
You will be tired both emotionally and physically for a few weeks after the surgery. During this time, you will need help with your household chores, and caring for your children or pets, if any. Make sure you have at least one relative or friend with you to take care of them after your surgery.
- Choose a good surgeon
The success of your surgery depends to a great extent on being performed by a competent and experienced surgeon. You must choose a surgeon who fully understands you and with whom you can communicate well. Remember that you will meet with your surgeon not only during the operation but also during the recovery period.
- Stick to a healthy diet
Make sure you’re taking all the proteins and vitamins you need by regulating your eating habits. Consuming foods such as meat, milk, vegetables, fruits, and grains in a balanced way increases your body resistance. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you can remove meat and dairy products from this table and add legumes and plant foods to balance them.
- Reach a healthy weight
Eating healthy not only helps your health but also helps you reach your ideal weight. That’s why you should make a healthy diet and regular exercises program your lifestyle. Remember that tummy tuck surgery is not a weight-loss operation. The weight you gain and lose after the surgery may cause changes in the outcome of the surgery, so the closer you are to your ideal weight before the surgery, the better.
- Keep your expectations realistic
As we have just mentioned, this surgery does not serve the purpose of helping you lose weight. With tummy tuck surgery, you will only get rid of the sagging skin and excess fat in your abdominal area and have a tighter and fitter abdomen. Having an expectation other than this will cause you to be disappointed after the surgery.
- Stay away from ‘’tobacco’’, alcohol, blood-thinners, and herbal teas
As before every surgical operation, one of the first questions your doctor will ask you before tummy tuck surgery will be whether you smoke or not. If you don't smoke, fine, but if you do, you should stop smoking and using any tobacco product at least a few weeks before the surgery.
Also, since blood thinners such as alcohol, aspirin, and herbal teas may increase the risk of bleeding during surgery, patients are asked to stop consuming them a week before the operation.
Doing all these will be much more beneficial than you think in terms of preparing for the surgery. You will make major changes in your life and open a whole new page with the tummy tuck procedure. You can contact us immediately and get a consultancy service for all your questions.