Tummy tuck surgery is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and sagging skin in the front of the abdomen are removed and the abdominal muscles are stretched. Generally, these stretch marks are seen in sudden weight changes and pregnancy. The aim of tummy tuck surgery is to remove stretch marks, remove abdominal fat and restore the abdominal area to its ideal appearance after surgery. The duration of tummy tuck surgery varies between 2 and 4 hours. The stitches of the operated patient are removed in 10-15 days depending on the healing process. Patients can leave the hospital after one night under our supervision and return to work after 2 to 4 weeks. Our surgeons advise our patients to wear a corset for a certain period of time after tummy tuck surgery and to stay away from exercise for a while. A slight scar will remain after tummy tuck surgery. Since this scar will fade over time after a certain period of time and the location of the surgical scars will be determined according to the preferred underwear model, it will not pose any problem for the patients.

Who can undergo tummy tuck surgery?

Full tummy tuck surgery is applied to people who have experienced excessive weight change or who have given birth. If the patient has excess skin on the upper side of the belly button, and if there is a fold on the lower side of the belly button that can be held with his/her hand while sitting, this patient is suitable for tummy tuck surgery. People who are not extremely obese for tummy tuck surgery, those whose abdominal fat does not melt despite diet and sports, those who have sagging, loosening and cracks in the abdominal area after weight loss, those who have a large abdomen even if they have not given birth, those who have sagging, loosening and cracking due to pregnancy, those who have fat in the abdominal area although their body is in aesthetic dimensions are suitable for tummy tuck surgery. People who do not have health problems that prevent tummy tuck surgery can easily undergo tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). If the patient does not have excess skin, has only a little fat, and the abdominal wall has loosened due to childbirth and weight change, endoscopic tummy tuck surgery is preferred. Mini tummy tuck surgery is performed if the excess skin and fat are accumulated only below the navel.

What should we do before tummy tuck surgery?

As with all surgeries, there are things you should pay attention to just before tummy tuck surgery. The most important of these is to quit smoking. Because smoking slows down blood circulation and prolongs the healing time of surgical wounds. In the last week of the operation, you should definitely stop using blood thinners and drugs that will adversely affect anesthesia. It will be important to plan accordingly in advance so that the date of surgery does not coincide with women’s special days.

Will I feel pain during tummy tuck surgery?

Abdominoplasty is not a painful operation. During tummy tuck surgery, local anesthesia is applied to all incisions and the abdominal wall for a long time. In this way, patients will not feel pain after surgery. Even if they feel some pain the day after the operation, this pain will be due to the tension caused by the tummy tuck. In endoscopic tummy tuck and mini tummy tuck surgeries, the pain will be even less.

What will I experience after tummy tuck surgery?

After the tummy tuck surgery, patients are definitely dressed in anti-embolism stockings, a urinary catheter is inserted, a drain is placed and an abdominal corset is worn. You can eat and stand up a few hours after the operation. In order not to put too much strain on the stitches, they should walk leaning forward for the first time. Since the stitches are left under the skin after the operation, there is no need for stitch removal. You can return to your normal life after one week and start sports after three weeks.

Can I go back to the way I was after tummy tuck surgery?

Tummy tuck surgery provides permanent solutions to the problems in that area. However, if there is excessive weight change and pregnancy after the surgery, some loss can be seen. Nevertheless, the patient does not return to his/her old self. Patients will not have any problems if they watch their weight and eat a balanced diet after tummy tuck surgery.

Tummy tuck surgery is an enlightening, life-altering experience that brings beauty and health together in one. This carefully constructed operation gives you a sleek, toned, and rejuvenated appearance, giving life to your fantasies of a flat and contoured abdomen, and is often compared to the work of a sculptor on a canvas of your body. Explore the world of belly tucks, where state-of-the-art methods and expert workmanship come together to honor the core of your renewed self-assurance.

How is tummy tuck done?

The goal of a tummy tuck is to tighten the abdominal muscles and remove any excess skin or fat.  The cosmetic aim of a flatter and smaller waistline can be achieved with either a full stomach tuck or a mini tummy tuck, depending on the patient’s preferences.
Abdominoplasty can be combined with other body contouring treatments—such as breast implants or liposuction—to provide the patient with a holistic rejuvenating experience. This procedure is different than Liposuction. However, the surgeon may perform both methods simultaneously to get more dramatic results. It is a big decision to undergo Abdominoplasty surgery, noticeably changing your look. So, take your time to choose an experienced surgeon to get the best results and avoid medical mistakes.

Who is a good candidate for tummy tuck Surgery?

Tummy tuck is appropriate for people with excess skin and fat in the abdominal area who don’t respond to diet and exercise.
Furthermore, to be the right candidate for abdominoplasty, you should have good health and a stable weight.
Remember that the surgeon may sometimes advise you to postpone the surgery, such as for women thinking about pregnancy or who plan to lose weight. 

What are the different types of tummy tuck i?

1. Full Tummy Tuck
   This type, also known as Standard Abdominoplasty, is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes one to three hours, depending on the surgery’s complexity.
   The surgeon will make a horizontal incision extending from hip bone to hip bone or U-shaped above the pubic mound during the complete type. Then they will remove the excess skin tissue and tighten the abdominal muscles.
   Sometimes, the surgeon may make a second incision to eliminate excess skin from the area above the belly button and reach the best results.
   The surgeon will reposition the umbilicus (belly button) and stitch the incision with sutures to complete the process.
   This procedure is ideal for people with excessive skin folds above and below the belly button.
2. Mini Tummy Tuck
   Mini Tummy Tuckis a procedure that aims to tighten the lower part of the abdomen beneath the navel.
   The scar caused by this method is thin and shorter than the incision of the standard type.
   This method is less invasive compared with the standard procedure. It is ideal for people with loose skin between the navel and pubic mound.
   The surgeon will not need to reposition the belly button in this type.
3. 360 Tummy Tuck:
   This procedure is more invasive than the standard process. It treats the upper and lower abdomen, lower back, and hips.
   The surgeon will remove excess skin and fat and tighten belly muscles through these incisions. Then they will reposition the navel (belly button) and close the incisions.
   Although this type causes longer incisions, it removes more loose skin and excess fat and tightens muscles.
   This method is appropriate for people who desire to contour the circumferential shape of the body especially after losing significant weight or after a weight loss surgery.
   An extended 360 tummy tuck type is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes two to four hours.

Abdominoplasty Recovery

For the first two weeks after surgery, patients should take it easy and rest to allow their bodies to heal. Most belly tuck patients can go back to their regular jobs (office work) within 2 weeks. You shouldn’t do any strenuous physical work or lifting. After three months, patients who underwent stomach tuck surgery can get back to their regular routines. A corset stomach tuck will be used to cover the treatment region and speed up recovery.