With the spread of plastic surgeries in Turkey, many people today are turning to cosmetic applications far from surgical procedures. One of these techniques used today is threads.

It is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, which people who wish to tighten certain areas of the body and make a specific correction in the shape of the body, such as a facelift and better contours, or a tummy tuck after childbirth, or even for people who suffer from partial facial paralysis.

What areas can a thread lift be performed on?

The face and cheeks can be tightened using threads, in addition to the jaw lines and the sides of the nose. The neck area, wrinkle lines, and the oval face line can also be tightened, in addition to several areas of the body such as the hips, abdomen, arms, thighs, and chest.

How is thread lift done?

At first, local anesthesia is performed for the targeted area using anesthetic cream, and then (Canwell needles) are used to place raw polypropylene threads or dermis tendons under the skin in the area above the ear, thus securing the tissues tightly, and the process extends for 45 to 60 minutes.

The results of the facelift can be observed immediately after the procedure with threads, and it takes a month to complete the results, and after the completion of the operation, it is possible to return to the normal pace of life directly.

Specifications of the threads used in skin lifting:

Named after the French Suspension Technology, the sutures used and developed in France, are made of non-polyester silicone and are multi-layered, biocompatible with the human body, and have a bending rate of 20%, so there is no risk of rupture during the period of use.

Advantages of thread lift procedure:

It is a non-surgical medical procedure that does not cause pain, and the patient can return to normal life immediately after the procedure ends.

It gives the person subject to it a youthful appearance as it activates collagen in the skin.

Who are the candidates to undergo a facelift with uni-cog needles?

It is the most suitable procedure for old people who suffer from deep wrinkles, it is also suitable for people who avoid operations that require long recovery periods, and it is best for people who have greatly lost facial elasticity and suffer from permanent and deep wrinkle lines and laxity in the skin.

It is also considered the recommended procedure for people who have thin and sensitive skin with little fatty tissue.

Thread lift is a safe procedure

Any medical procedure needs an experienced specialist to ensure the success of the operation and reach the desired results, and if this is provided, the thread tightening process is a completely safe procedure, with no side effects except for some small purple spots.

The sutures used are PDO sutures, which have proven to be effective and safe in various surgeries on the brain, heart, and abdomen.

Recovery period and return to daily life

The patient can return to routine activities immediately after the operation, but he must be careful not to form any pressure on the face. The mouth should not be opened wide or the face should be massaged for three weeks after the operation.

The patient can notice the results immediately after the completion of the procedure, but it takes several weeks to reach the real final results

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.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck is a simple and completely safe surgical procedure, aimed at obtaining a flat, firm and taut abdomen, free from sagging and fatty lumps.

The doctor works to tighten the muscle wall and get rid of sagging, wrinkles and skin tags, by removing the accumulated fat in the abdomen and waist areas and their surroundings.

The doctor follows one of the two procedures to obtain a tight and consistent texture for the entire abdominal area, according to the amount of fat to be disposed of and the amount of excess skin, which are:

partial tummy tuck

The procedure is considered the most appropriate for those who suffer from a few fatty lumps, or who suffer from skin growths and sagging in the lower part of the abdomen only, i.e. below the navel area.

total tummy tuck

Which is what the doctor depends on to remove the large and hardened fatty lumps in the entire abdominal area, here the doctor intends to get rid of these lumps in the entire abdominal area.

Gastric sleeve

What is the gastric sleeve operation?

Sleeve gastrectomy is one of the most popular weight-loss operations, and it is a very simple and safe surgical procedure, through which a part of the stomach is removed, about 70% of its original size, which reduces the size of the stomach, and helps reduce the amount of food intake.

There are several different types and methods of gastric sleeve surgery, which are determined by the attending physician according to the person’s condition and the amount of fat they have.

Stomach balloon

What is the gastric balloon operation?

The gastric balloon operation is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure, performed under local anesthesia, and aims to lose weight, as it depends on reducing the size of the stomach, by inserting the balloon, which reduces the amount of food intake, which leads to weight loss.

There are three types of gastric balloon operation, and the doctor determines the most appropriate type for the patient, according to the size of the fat mass that the patient has, and they are as follows:

Orbera

It is a single balloon, which is inserted into the stomach and filled with saline solution.

Reshape

It is two balloons, and it looks exactly like the Oropera.

Obalon

It enters the stomach through small capsules, and is filled with nitrogen gas.

The balloon is left in the stomach for a period of time ranging from six months to nine months, a period determined by the doctor according to the weight of the patient.

Gastric bypass surgery

What is gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed under general anesthesia, and takes between 2 to 4 hours. During which the stomach is reduced in size by connecting the upper part of the stomach and immediately diverting its path to the small intestine, so that food is directed to the upper section only without the lower section, and therefore when the patient eats a little food, they feel full immediately, as if their stomach had been filled with food.

Today, thanks to the gastric bypass operation, we can get rid of high percentages of excess weight, up to 80% of our normal weight, and avoid many diseases that may threaten our health and our lives.