Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin, tightens separated muscles, and creates a flatter, firmer midsection. Expert surgeons in Türkiye (Previously "Turkey") deliver transformative results for post-pregnancy or weight loss patients.
How Tummy Tuck Works
Incision
Horizontal incision from hip to hip, hidden below underwear line.
Muscle Repair
Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) sutured back together.
Skin Removal
Excess skin and fat removed. Remaining skin pulled down and sutured.
Navel Repositioning
Belly button repositioned through new opening in tightened skin.
Tummy Tuck Types
Mini Tummy Tuck
Shorter incision below navel. Addresses lower belly only. No navel repositioning. Quicker recovery.
Full Tummy Tuck
Hip-to-hip incision. Addresses entire abdomen. Includes muscle repair and navel repositioning.
Extended Tummy Tuck
Incision extends to flanks/back. For significant weight loss patients needing extensive skin removal.
For non-surgical alternatives, explore CoolSculpting or EMSculpt for fat reduction and muscle toning.
Enhance Your Results
+ Liposuction
Often combined for comprehensive body contouring of abdomen and flanks.
+ Breast Surgery
Mommy makeover combines tummy tuck with breast lift or augmentation.
+ BBL
Fat from abdomen can be transferred to buttocks for enhanced curves.
Recovery Journey
Week 1
Stay hunched to protect incision. Drains in place. Move around to prevent clots. Rest required.
Week 2
Drains removed. Can stand straighter. Light household activities. Continue compression garment.
Week 4-6
Return to desk work. No heavy lifting. Swelling continues to improve.
Month 3-6
Resume exercise. Final results visible. Scar continues fading.
Treatment Pricing
These treatments vary widely, and the cost can change depending on each patient's needs.
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Ideal candidates have excess abdominal skin, separated muscles, and are at a stable weight close to their goal. Wait until finished having children for best results.
Full tummy tuck scars run from hip to hip but are placed low enough to be hidden by underwear or bikini. Scars fade significantly over 12-18 months.
Yes, tummy tuck includes repair of separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) by suturing them back together, restoring core strength and a flatter profile.
Mini tummy tuck addresses only the lower belly with a shorter incision and no navel repositioning. Full tummy tuck treats the entire abdomen with muscle repair and navel repositioning.
Light walking starts immediately to prevent blood clots. Core exercises and heavy lifting wait until 6 weeks. Full exercise resumes at 8-12 weeks depending on healing.
Tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure. While some pounds are removed with skin and fat, the goal is body contouring. Reach your goal weight before surgery for best results.
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