About Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck surgery is a cosmetic operation to give a better appearance to the abdomen. The operation is also named abdominoplasty. During the procedure, excessive fat and skin on the abdomen are removed. Connective abdomen tissues are also tightened properly. You will get the fit abdomen as you want.
Tummy Tuck in Turkey
Tummy tuck -also known as abdominoplasty- is a cosmetic procedure to give a better appearance to the abdomen. Tummy tuck in Turkey is a surgery that is considerable, especially after pregnancy, significant weight changes, and abdominal surgeries such as C-sections. Although there are differences between liposuction and tummy tuck, in some cases, it might provide better results to have tummy tuck and liposuction together. Having many expert surgeons and the most up-to-date equipment, having a tummy tuck in Istanbul, in Privia Clinic will be the best choice. Please contact us if you have further questions.
Possible reasons for Tummy Tuck
- Aging
- Significant changes in weight
- Pregnancy
- Abdominal surgery, such as a C-section
- Your natural body type
Although tummy tuck surgery will remove loosening on the abdomen, excessive fat and skin besides removing stretch marks and excessive skin on the lower abdomen below the belly button. If there is excessive fat deposition in the waist and back, liposuction can be added to Tummy Tuck surgery.
Online Consultation
Preparation process for Tummy Tuck Surgery
Having your first visit to our clinic or for international patients with online consultation for tummy tuck surgery, one of the experts in our clinic will;
- analyze your medical records – It is essential for the surgeon to know about your previous illnesses and treatments and smoking habits
- examine your abdomen – this is to decide the best option for the surgery
- ask about your expectations – the surgeon needs to understand why you want a tummy tuck and how you want your abdomen to look. Our surgeon will also explain the procedure in detail.
Before the Operation
We will do lab testing or a medical evaluation.
You must be a nonsmoker to have this operation.
During the Operation
After the Operation
After the tummy tuck surgery, you have to stay in the hospital for two days. There will be some pain but it could be reduced using pain killers that our expert prescribes. The surgeon may also prescribe antibiotics or blood-thinning medication after the surgery. Wearing a supportive abdominal garment for the first three weeks after the operation is also a must. After having the tummy tuck surgery, be careful during physical activities and even in daily routines for one month. There will be a tiny scar that remains below your underwear level.
Procedure time
2 to 3 hours
Overnight stay
2 Nights
Anaesthesia
General Anaesthesia
Return time
5 days
Recovery time
3 Weeks