Abdominal Aesthetics (Fullnabdominoplasty)

What Is A Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck is a surgery that removes the sagging abdominal skin which occurs due to overweight, pregnancy or similar reasons. During the operation, the loose abdominal wall can also be tightened. A tummy tuck surgery is usually combined with laser liposuction performed on the stomach and waist area.A tummy tuck is also known as abdominal aesthetics. It is a surgical procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the abdomen. It is also known as a stomach tightening or loose skin surgery. This operation can be performed on both men and women with an abdominal area that has become stretched out and loose after significant weight loss. The procedure tightens the abdominal wall muscles, removes excess fat deposits, and plumps up the skin to give it a more youthful appearance. The tummy tuck procedure can be done with or without liposuction to remove excess fat deposits, depending on your specific needs and desires.

Loose Skin Removal Surgery

While loose stomach skin is usually related to obesity in the young age group, it is more common in the middle and advanced age group after pregnancy or excess weight loss. Nowadays, obesity-related problems are seen more frequently. After weight-loss surgeries, which is called obesity surgery, almost every patient has sagging complaints. With weight gain in the body, fat is stored primarily in the abdomen. With the increase in fat, the increasing subcutaneous mass expands the skin, the enlarged skin loses its elasticity and sags, and even if the patient loses weight, it never regains its former form. The loose stomach skin after pregnancy is also very common. As the fetus, which takes up space in the abdomen during pregnancy, grows, it causes the skin to sag, and the skin that expands after birth cannot regain its former state.The loose skin removal surgery lasts 3 to 3.5 hours under general anesthesia. First, the saggy and cracked skin is removed from the cesarean section to the belly button area. Then, a line is drawn sideways, and the skin above the belly button is stretched downwards. The belly button is also reconsecrated to be positioned in the appropriate position. Finally, thanks to the collector seams placed on the abdominal wall membranes, the loose abdominal muscles are tightened and restored to their former stiffness. At the end of the loose skin removal surgery, incisions are stitched with aesthetic stitches, preventing the formation of unpleasant scars. Usually, after 1-2 days of hospital care, patients are discharged.We can help you to have tummy tuck surgery in Turkey. As a health tourism agency, we provide our patients with accommodation, personal assistance, and transfers between the hotel, airport and hospital services. In addition, we can help you to find the best hospital or clinic to have loose skin removal surgery in Turkey.

Who Is A Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tuck is not a weight-loss surgery. A tummy tuck operation can not remove the excess fat. However, liposuction can be performed with a tummy tuck operation to remove the excess fat. A tummy tuck is not recommended for people who are obese, have had a recent weight loss, have a history of keloid scars, or have had previous abdominal surgery. Obese patients should have obesity surgery before a tummy tuck surgery. People with certain medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or lung disease should also not get a tummy tuck.Patients who want to get rid of loose stomach skin are good candidates for tummy tuck surgery. A tummy tuck can be applied to patients of all ages with loose stomach skin. There is no age limit for tummy tuck surgery. For example, a 60-year-old patient can have a tummy tuck surgery if they are healthy enough to have the surgery.

Abdominoplasty Types

Abdominoplasty is generally classified as mini tummy tuck and full tummy tuck. Apart from this, the operation may vary depending on whether laser liposuction is added to the abdominal waist region and abdominal wall tightening processes, which we call rectus plication, are added.

Mini Tummy Tuck

In a mini tummy tuck, the skin of the abdomen is lifted to the navel level through the incision made in the groin area. Next, the piece is stretched downwards, approximately half of this piece is removed, and the lower abdomen is closed taut. Drains are not used, and the patient does not need to walk forward even in the first days. As a result, the corset usage time is shorter. Since the upper abdomen is not affected by this procedure, it is only suitable for patients with sagging and cracks in the lower part of the belly button.

Full Abdominoplasty

By entering through the incision made from the groin line, the abdominal skin is lifted to the breastbone, then the piece is stretched, and the part from the upper parts of the belly button to the groin line is completely removed. During this procedure, the navel is preserved and removed from a small incision made at the same level it coincides with. It is renewed and removed more regularly than before. Abdominal wall tightening can only be done during a full tummy tuck. In this procedure, muscles forming the abdominal wall are brought closer together in the midline of the abdomen and sutured. You can contact us to get more information about full abdominoplasty!

Before And After Results of Tummy Tuck

The before and after results of a tummy tuck depend on the patient. Generally, the removal of loose skin from the stomach results in a much better look. For example, patients with loose stomach skin cannot wear bikinis or even avoid going to the beach or the gym because of the unaesthetic look. But after tummy tuck surgery, patients who get rid of loose stomach skin have an easy time going to the beach or wearing clothes they want. The tummy tuck is a life-changing surgery for some. We can provide you with more information about the results of tummy tuck surgery if you have any doubts!After tummy tuck surgery, patients are usually advised to wear a special corset. This corset, which is worn continuously for one month, increases the success of surgery by helping the abdomen reach the desired form. In addition, 2-3 days after the operation, you can take a bath and be comfortable doing your daily tasks on your own. A tummy tuck operation is not an operation that affects pregnancy or can cause any problems during pregnancy.

How Painful Is a Tummy Tuck?

The feeling of tension in the abdomen is dominant rather than pain after a tummy tuck surgery. During the first week, body movements such as sitting and standing can cause minor pains. Using a corset reduces discomfort caused by movement and keeps the abdomen stable. After the tension passes within three days to a week, patients continue their life without pain with the relaxation of the abdomen.

How Long After Pregnancy Should I Wait to Get a Tummy Tuck?

Depending on the mother’s expectation, as soon as the puerperium is over, a tummy tuck can be performed without waiting for the mother to lose the weight she gained during pregnancy. However, mothers generally do not have the opportunity to do this until the breastfeeding period is completed. Generally, we highly recommend waiting at least six months or one year after birth to let their bodies heal.

Cost of Loose Skin Surgery in Turkey

The cost of loose skin surgery in Turkey (Tummy Tuck) starts from € 2.500. Our tummy tuck package in Turkey includes accommodation, transfers between the airport, hospital, and hotel, personal assistance, and post-operation medicines. Get in touch with us for more information about the cost of loose skin removal surgery in Turkey.