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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Turkey

When diet and exercise cannot correct stretched skin and weakened abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck can. Our board-certified plastic surgeons combine muscle repair with careful skin contouring to create a naturally flat, athletic-looking abdomen — with your surgery, hotel stay and VIP transfers arranged in one all-inclusive package.

Duration: 2–4 hours Sessions: 1 session Anesthesia: General Stay: 7 nights in Istanbul Results: Final result in 3–6 months
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) — Before & After

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)Before • After Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Procedure

How the treatment works

A tummy tuck is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited hospital and typically takes two to four hours. Your surgeon tailors the technique — full, mini or extended abdominoplasty, often combined with liposuction of the waist — to your anatomy and goals defined during your consultation.

1

Consultation & Surgical Plan

You meet your board-certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination, photographs and a detailed discussion of your goals. The degree of skin laxity, fat distribution and muscle separation determines whether a mini, full or extended tummy tuck is right for you.

2

Anesthesia & Incision

Under general anesthesia, a horizontal incision is made low on the abdomen, positioned so the final scar sits within the underwear or bikini line. In a full abdominoplasty the navel is released so it can be repositioned naturally.

3

Muscle Repair

The separated rectus abdominis muscles are stitched back together along the midline with permanent internal sutures. This step flattens the abdominal wall, narrows the waist and improves core support — something no exercise can replicate once the muscles have separated.

4

Skin Removal & Contouring

Excess skin between the navel and the incision is removed, and the remaining skin is redraped smoothly. Liposuction of the flanks is frequently added to sculpt the waistline for a balanced, natural silhouette.

5

Closure & Recovery Room

The incision is closed in layers with fine sutures, a new opening is created for the navel, and a compression garment is fitted. You wake up in a private room where our nursing team monitors you overnight.

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Candidacy

Who is suitable?

A tummy tuck is a highly individual operation. During your free online consultation, our surgeons review your photos and health history to confirm you are a good candidate. You may be suitable if:

You have loose, sagging abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss Your abdominal muscles have separated and no longer respond to exercise You are at or near a stable weight you can maintain You have stretch marks concentrated on the lower abdomen You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery You have completed your family or are not planning pregnancy in the near future
Recovery

Your recovery timeline

1
Days 1–2
You stay one to two nights in the hospital. You will walk slightly bent forward and rest in a flexed position to protect the incision. Pain is well controlled with medication.
2
Week 1
You rest at your partner hotel with daily contact from our medical team. Short, gentle walks are encouraged to support circulation. Your compression garment is worn day and night.
3
Weeks 2–3
Most patients fly home around day seven to ten after their final check-up. Swelling is settling, you can stand fully upright and light daily activities resume. Desk work is usually possible from week two.
4
Week 6
The muscle repair has healed enough for you to return to the gym and gradually resume core exercise. The compression garment can usually be retired.
5
Months 3–6
Residual swelling resolves and your final contour emerges. The scar begins to fade from red to a thin pale line, continuing to improve for up to a year with proper scar care.
FAQ

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) — your questions answered

There is a horizontal scar across the lower abdomen, but it is deliberately placed very low so that underwear and swimwear cover it completely. It fades significantly over 12 to 18 months, and we provide a scar-care protocol with silicone treatment to help it mature into a thin, pale line.

No. Abdominoplasty is a contouring procedure for skin and muscle, not a method of losing weight. The best results are achieved when you are at or near a stable weight. Patients who need significant weight reduction first may be better served by our bariatric surgery program, followed by body contouring later.

Yes, very commonly. Liposuction of the waist and flanks is often performed in the same session to enhance the result. Many patients also combine abdominoplasty with breast surgery as part of a mommy makeover. Your surgeon will confirm what can be combined safely based on your health and the total operating time.

We recommend around seven nights. This allows one to two nights in the hospital, follow-up visits with your surgeon, drain and dressing care, and a final check before you are cleared to fly. Your hotel and VIP transfers between the airport, hotel and hospital are included in your package.

Most patients with desk-based jobs return to work within two to three weeks. Light cardio such as walking can begin almost immediately, while abdominal exercise and heavy lifting should wait about six weeks until the muscle repair has fully healed. Your surgeon gives you a personalized timeline at your final review.

The results of a tummy tuck are long-lasting provided your weight remains stable. Removed skin does not return. A future pregnancy is safe but can stretch the repaired muscles and skin again, which is why we generally advise completing your family before surgery.

Safety depends on the surgeon and the facility, not the country. At Operla Clinic your operation is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an internationally accredited hospital with full intensive-care backup. You receive pre-operative testing, dedicated nursing care and structured follow-up that continues online after you return home.

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