Many people who suffer from sagging skin resort to tightening certain areas of the body, including the arm lift operation, which is used to get rid of saggy skin and excess fat in the arm. As we age, this procedure improves the outer shape of the arm, in addition to relieving and preventing infections in the saggy skin area as a result of the accumulation of dirt and sweat in the area.

Persons eligible for arm lift surgery:

• People who have sagging skin on their arms as a result of being underweight.
• People who underwent liposuction.
• People who suffer from excess fat and skin on the arms.

Types of arm lift operations:

There are two main types of arm lift:

Full tightening: This procedure is used in cases of severe sagging, noting that sagging is in the upper and lower arm, and here a longitudinal and transverse wound is made.

Simple tightening: in cases of simple and specific sagging, in addition to the fact that sagging is concentrated in the upper arm only, and only a transverse wound is made.

Arm lift surgery:

Arm lift operation is performed under anesthesia, either local anesthetic or general anesthetic, and there are several ways to perform this operation, which are classified as follows:

Operation in the case of light sagging

Here, the sagging is confined to the upper arm only. In this case, a transverse wound is made in the upper arm, specifically in the armpit area, and then the excess skin is excised, especially in the inner area of ​​the arms.

One of the advantages of this procedure is that the surgical scar is hidden, and it disappears completely after a year, and this method works to tighten the arms by 50% to 70% only.

Operation in the case of medium sagging

One of the advantages of this method is that about 70% to 90% of the loose and excess skin is removed, and a wound is made here that extends from the armpit to the elbow from the inner side, but this scar does not go away and this scar remains visible and cannot be hidden.

Operation in case of severe sagging

Two incisions are made, a transverse wound in the upper arm, in addition to a longitudinal wound from the upper arm to the elbow, and then a tube is installed under the skin and works to drain fluids that may collect after the operation, and the process of withdrawing fluids takes a day or two until the amount of fluid decreases The exudate that comes out through the tube, is then pulled out, the wound closed and appropriately hidden inside the arm with cosmetic sutures.

This operation is performed under the influence of general anesthesia and takes one to three hours, and it is necessary to note that the patient needs a period of two or three days to be able to leave the hospital.

Post-operative steps:

The patient must follow the doctor’s instructions after the operation, which stipulate wearing a special corset for about six weeks, refraining from exercising for a minimum of 6 weeks, taking great care not to get water to the wound, and waiting until one day after removing the stitches, in addition to the obligation to refrain from Smoking for two weeks after the operation.

In general, the patient needs a recovery period of no less than ten days to be able to return to the routine of daily life, emphasizing the necessity of caring for the wound daily by the doctor, and returning to the specialist doctor when feeling increased pain or noticing redness or tearing or pus emerging from the wound, In this case, the doctor can prescribe the appropriate analgesic treatment.

Contraindications to arm lift surgery

If the patient suffers from obesity, in addition to patients with diabetes and heart patients, they are more likely to be exposed to complications of the operation.

Non-surgical methods of arm lift:

• Arm sagging treatment with golden threads: a very safe and painless technique, and results can be seen immediately.
• Laser arm lift: It is used in cases of moderate and simple sagging, and its advantages are that it does not leave any side effects on the skin and gives ideal results.
• Vaser: Ultrasonic cavitation waves are used, which work to break up the fat and thus safely obtain a tighter arm. The duration of the session is 50 minutes and requires 5 to 12 sessions until the results are complete.

Breast augmentation surgery includes two types of procedures, breast augmentation or reduction, and it can also be done in men. The process of breast reduction is called mammoplasty and depends on removing excess fat, tissue and skin from the breast until it reaches the appropriate size for the person’s desire and in proportion to the body shape.

 When undergoing any surgical procedure, including breast reduction, the medical center must be chosen very carefully. The center must have a good reputation, and staffed by a distinguished and professional medical staff to ensure that the surgery is performed safely and free from risks and side effects.

How is breast reduction surgery in Turkey done?

We will talk about the most common methods in the field of aesthetic medicine in Turkey:

Surgical breast reduction:

At first, the patient is examined, and accordingly, the appropriate procedure for the reduction surgery is selected. In the event that a surgical procedure is selected, the patient is given general anesthesia and the doctor makes an incision under the breast, after which the fat, excess tissue and sagging skin are removed, 

and in some case the patient may need a section of the mammary glands to be removed to reach the appropriate size, finally the skin is tightened in the operation area and the wound is closed 

The nipple is then repositioned to match the shape and size of the new breast and finally a bandage is placed over the wound.

Breast reduction with liposuction:

This method is suitable for women with medium or slightly large breasts. There is no need here to make a large surgical incision, and it does not leave any scars or traces in the operation area.

This operation is done under the influence of local anesthesia, and then small circular holes are created in the chest area, and the purpose of it is to insert the tube of the liposuction device and get rid of the excess fat through it. At the end of the procedure, these openings are closed and then bandages are placed on the chest and the breasts are supported by a medical corset 

What are the expected results of breast reduction surgery in Turkey:

Breast reduction surgery in Turkey gives permanent results, and in the normal situation it takes several months to complete the results completely, in addition to the recovery and disappearance of scars.

In the event that the breast size is exaggerated, so that it causes chronic back pain and constitutes an obstacle for the woman to practice her normal activities, she must undergo such a process that gives physical and psychological comfort in terms of increasing self-confidence and freedom in choosing clothes.

It is possible to resort to this procedure in cases of sagging large breasts, thus obtaining a beautiful and more youthful appearance.

It is possible to postpone undergoing breast reduction surgery in some specific cases and circumstances in order to ensure the patient’s health and the results of the operation, which are:

• Pregnancy and childbirth: Any woman who is thinking of having a baby must undergo a breast reduction procedure after the period of childbirth and breastfeeding, because breastfeeding causes a change in the size of the breast, which affects the result of the operation, and it is very difficult and painful to breastfeed after the reduction process.
• Weight loss: When following a healthy diet with the aim of losing weight, it is better to wait for the operation until the desired weight is reached, due to the possibility of a decrease in breast size with a decrease in weight, and weight loss may lead to sagging breasts and changing their shape.
• Appropriate age: It is necessary to wait until the breasts are fully grown before undergoing the breast reduction surgery so as not to resort to a second surgery at a later time.

Types of tummy tuck operations in Turkey

As for the tummy tuck operation in Turkey, it is an average cost and more reasonable in return for medical and health services

There are specialized centers and hospitals with high quality services, Tummy tuck operations are often performed in conjunction with either liposuction or after weight loss resulting from the gastric sleeve operation, and this is something that the doctor decides with the patient’s consent, of course.

In general, plastic surgery today has provided the solution to the problem of the rumen and flabby abdomen, whatever its cause.

In general, there are two main types of tummy tuck surgery:

• The first method: in which the abdomen is completely tightened, so that the lower abdomen is stretched transversely and longitudinally, and the sides and all flabby and weak abdominal muscles are tightened.
• The second method: It is simpler and easier than the first method and is suitable for people who do not suffer from a large belly or on the entire abdomen.

It is performed by tightening the skin of the lower abdomen only, and it is usually performed in conjunction with liposuction

Causes of sagging abdomen:

• A diet saturated with fats and sugars and a lot of food in the periods close to bedtime
• Lethargy and lack of movement as a result of laziness or imposed by the human lifestyle today
• Pregnancy and childbirth in women, especially in the case of cesarean deliveries
• Intensive liposuction or significant weight loss
• Health reasons such as performing a surgical operation in the abdominal area or some digestive diseases, endocrine and kidney diseases
• Psychological diseases that cause a love of isolation and consequently lethargy and lack of movement, and can also cause a state of gluttony in a person, such as depression
• A genetic condition, a person may have good health, a balanced diet, and suffer from a belly problem as a result of the genetic factor

Abdominoplasty ( tummy tuck) and its steps:

 A tummy tuck operation in Turkey can be performed in a hospital or clinic, and usually takes from one to five hours. Depending on the situation, you may need to stay overnight in the hospital

It is performed under general anaesthesia.

And then the surgical procedure begins

1. The doctor marks the area where the surgery will be performed.
2. In full tummy tuck operations, an incision is made along the abdomen and around the navel, then the skin is lifted up, the muscles are tightened, the excess skin is removed and the navel is raised to its new place, then the doctor sews the surgical area, and installs two tubes in the lower abdomen to filter the various secretions from it.
3. Upon completion, a compression belt is placed on the abdomen.
4. In partial tummy tuck operations, a short incision is made in the lower abdomen, and excess fat and skin is removed without tightening the muscles, and no tightening is made around the navel. This operation is considered very simple when compared to total tummy tuck operations.
5. If all the indicators of the body are good after the surgery, the patient is transferred from the intensive care room to the inpatient rooms, and the patient can leave the hospital the next day.

Candidates for tummy tuck surgery

• People who suffer from the problem of sagging abdomen and did not find with them any other way to get rid of it, whether by sports or diets
• Women after several births, especially cesarean delivery, have sagging abdominal area as a result of stretching of the skin during pregnancy and cause them embarrassment because of its unbeautiful shape
• People who have lost a lot of weight, whether after a gastric sleeve operation or in another way, then suffer from sagging abdomen, and for them a tummy tuck is necessary.

At the present time, liposuction is one of the most prevalent cosmetic procedures in the whole world, and therefore it is necessary to take an idea about the means of these operations and their most commonly used techniques, as looking at all the available techniques and knowing the differences between them helps in determining the best procedure for the patient according to the desired area of liposuction and the results that the patient expects. All of this is after consulting the specialist doctor. In this article, we present a simple explanation of the most common liposuction methods:

Liposuction methods:

traditional way:

It is the manual method and is considered one of the oldest and most prevalent liposuction methods in the field of liposuction operations. In this method, a surgical incision is made in the skin using a dedicated surgical scalpel, and then the fat that the client wants to remove, But before that, a large amount of a local anesthetic solution with saline is injected into the target area, and this procedure aims to sterilize the area and help in liposuction of the melted fat later, and this method is recommended in large areas of the body such as the buttocks, abdomen, and others.

Laser liposuction:

The area where the fat is to be removed is targeted with laser beams without the use of a surgical scalpel as in the traditional method. 

The basic technique here is to rely on the heat emitted by the laser beams to break up the bonds of the adipose tissue and thus dissolve the fat. As for the melted fat, it is withdrawn by a cannula, which is a small tube It has a very small diameter, and the important feature here is that the laser beams help stimulate the production of collagen fibers in the skin, and thus contribute to tightening the skin within the targeted area and giving it a healthy appearance.

Vaser liposuction (UAL):

Or what is known as ultrasonic liposuction, which is also characterized by the absence of a surgical incision to complete the operation, and it relies on ultrasound that works to break up the connections between adipose tissue cells, and for fat that has been dissolved, it is also withdrawn by cannula, and it is recommended to follow this procedure In sensitive or small areas of the body, such as the face, chin and neck, it is distinguished from other techniques by its high accuracy and ideal results, but it requires more time than other methods.

Water liposuction:

It is considered one of the traditional methods, but it is not a desirable method, but rather a controversial method. It requires anesthetizing the patient in general, and depends on the principle of pumping large amounts of liquid into the area where the fat is to be dissolved, and this liquid consists of saline solution and anesthetic under the skin in the target area. The downside of this method is that it requires general anesthesia and can cause weight gain, which is an undesirable result after the operation.

Vaser liposuction is considered the best procedure to get the perfect body and slim figure, and this procedure is also a type of body sculpting procedure whereby work is done to show the muscles and remove moderate obesity.

It is not a treatment for obesity and a solution to significant weight loss, as some think.

Turkey has become at the present time one of the most important medical tourism destinations in the world, and many countries compete in this field, as the cosmetic field has developed significantly, especially in the last ten years, and beauty centers are turning towards non-surgical cosmetic operations, which facilitates obtaining the desired appearance. And safely, away from the potential risks of any surgery, and this development has led to a large demand for plastic surgery in Turkey, especially among tourists who go to medical centers equipped with the latest technologies and medical devices.

The medical clinics that provide vaser liposuction are located in major tourist cities, so Istanbul comes at the top of the list, followed by the coastal cities of Mersin, Antalya, and then the capital, Ankara.

Advantages of Turkish cosmetic centers:

Using the latest advanced medical devices, and relying on the elite, experienced and skilled plastic surgeons.

• Follow the disease prevention and infection control system.
• Significantly lower costs of cosmetic surgery compared to other countries.
• Vaser technology achieves effective and fast results without surgery or pain.
• Turkish centers offer its clients many facilities in addition to a comfortable luxury experience.
• Turkish beauty centers provide the highest levels of luxury and offer their clients many additional facilities and services.

How is vaser liposuction performed:

Before resorting to any cosmetic work, an idea must be taken to help understand the procedures that the client will be exposed to:

It is necessary to talk first about the type of anesthesia, where liposuction is performed using vaser through local anesthesia, and general anesthesia may be used if necessary, and sculpting different parts of the body and thus liposuction of a large amount of fat.

Phases of vaser liposuction

First: the stage of introducing fluids

At first, the doctor opens a small incision that does not exceed 10 mm, through which a medical probe of no more than 3 mm is inserted into the operation site, After that, a small tube is inserted through which fluids containing saline and local anesthetic are pumped into the desired place for liposuction to secure the narrowing of the blood vessels and thus prevent bleeding or bruising.

Second: The stage of fat breakdown

A tube for liposuction is inserted from the same incision that was made previously. At this stage, high-frequency ultrasound waves are emitted and these waves break down and melt the fatty tissue.

Third: Liposuction stage

Here the probe is withdrawn and the liposuction channel that has been dissolved is inserted through the same incision, and the same steps are repeated until all the fat to be removed is completed. Finally, the incision is surgically closed, and the patient waits to regain consciousness

Post-operative procedures:

1. The patient has to take a recovery period ranging from 10 days to two weeks.
2. The medical skin compression corset must also be worn for a period of no less than two months.
3. Some of the fluid is left in the patient’s body, the body absorbs it within a few days, but the doctor may resort to installing a fluid infusion hose within three days after the operation.

What is liposuction?

Liposuction is a simple surgical procedure in which the stubborn fat accumulated in different areas of the body is removed. It is not limited to a specific area, but can be performed to get rid of the accumulated fat from many areas of the body.

Today, liposuction is considered the best solution to get rid of stubborn fat, because modern technology has provided different techniques to make this cosmetic work easier, faster, and more effective, and perhaps the latest technology is the vaser technique.

The vaser technique breaks up the accumulated fat in different areas of the body, then suctions it outside the body, then tightens the skin in the areas from which the fat was removed. Thus, the patient gets a slim body free of fatty lumps and skin sagging.