What is Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) ?
Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is the most comprehensive cosmetic surgery applied to the abdominal area (abdominal wall). The purpose of tummy tuck is to reshape the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin as well as to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal wall. Aside from its aesthetic function, abdominoplasty increases the comfort of patients and repairs the muscles.
Tummy tuck reduces the excess fat in the belly, reduces the excess skin and strengthens the abdominal muscles. Especially when muscular relaxation is present with excess fat and skin, the application of the tummy tuck becomes necessary.
How is Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Performed?
Tummy tuck is generally performed under general anesthesia, therefore epidural anesthesia is rarely applied. Abdominoplasty operation lasts between one to three hours depending on the scale of the operation. Tummy tuck requires a hospital stay of 1-2 nights.
If preferred for esthetic purposes, tummy tuck requires a consultation 15 days prior to the operation. Tummy tuck is performed in 3 steps: liposuction of excess fat deposits, removal of excess skin and strengthening of the abdominal muscles.
What are the Types of Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
An accurate diagnosis is crucial for choosing the most appropriate strategy. The surgeon chooses the type of tummy tuck depending on several variables. Esthetique Istanbul offers you the best abdominoplasty in Turkey with the latest and most advanced techniques.
- Local tummy tuck: In young patients, if the abdominal muscle tone is well preserved and if there is little excess skin, a local abdominal liposuction would be sufficient for a more proportional belly.
- Mini Tummy Tuck: If the excess skin is only located below the belly button, the right choice of treatment is mini tummy tuck as the scar that stays after the operation is slightly shorter.
- Full Tummy Tuck (Lipoabdominoplasty): If there are diffuse and large skin lesions such as visible distention, tone loss, scarring, etc. and/or if the abdominal wall has muscle degradation, the right treatment is full tummy tuck.
Pre-Operation: What to Do Before Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Please remember that you must consult with the doctor 15 days prior to the operation if your main purpose for getting tummy tuck is to achieve esthetic beauty. Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey requires a several precautions before the operation:
- Smoking is not allowed for one month prior to and after tummy tuck
- intake of aspirin is not allowed for ten days prior to the operation
- in the case of other risk factors for phlebitis, intake of oral contraception is not allowed
- eating and drinking is not allowed for 6 hours before tummy tuck
Post-Operation: What to Do After Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Level of pain can vary after tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey, but it can be mitigated by painkillers. The pain that follows a tummy tuck operation is often tolerable. A compression garment is usually worn between 15 and 30 days to help absorb and dissolve the stitches. It should also help prevent possible pain after the tummy tuck in Turkey. It is advised to stop working for 2 to 4 weeks depending on the occupation. The resumption of intense activities and/or sports is possible after 6 weeks. Like all surgical operations tummy tuck leaves scars, it is therefore advised that the patients avoid ultraviolet rays and the sunlight for a few months after the procedure.
How Much Does Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) In Turkey Cost?
Why get tummy tuck in Turkey? Because it does not only offer the perfect results, but also the most reasonable and advantageous prices when compared to tummy tuck in the UK. The cost of tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is better for you!
What are the advantages of having tummy tuck in Turkey?
A team of top specialists in their fields and great hospitals validated and authorized by prestigious international institutions are at your disposal in Turkey – you won’t find such an efficient treatment elsewhere! Moreover, the cost of tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey can be determined upon the first consultation with the surgeon. You can be sure that these are the best prices that you can benefit from for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey!
Compare Tummy Tuck in the UK with Tummy Tuck in Turkey
The price of liposuction in Turkey is a lot more reasonable and cheaper than the price of liposuction in the UK. Moreover, all our specialists in Turkey are graduates of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world and Turkey. This is why Turkey is a better destination compared to the UK. Tummy tuck in the UK does not offer anything extra. Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey becomes the best choice when compared to the tummy tuck in the UK.
Compare “Tummy Tuck Cost in the UK” with “Tummy Tuck Cost in Turkey”
What are your opinions on tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in the UK? We suggest that you think about the advantages of having a tummy tuck in Turkey before you form an opinion on tummy tuck in the UK. The cost of a tummy tuck in Turkey is much more reasonable and convenient than the cost of a tummy tuck in the UK. Moreover, Turkey offers you guaranteed treatment results! The use of latest technologies and a well-trained team are crucial to achieving perfect results in this field – and a tummy tuck in the UK will not guarantee that.
Am I the Right Candidate for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Turkey?
In Turkey, Tummy Tuck is usually intended for patients who are in a good health state with a normal or near-normal weight. You must remember that tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey is not a treatment of obesity. In the case of obesity, it is advised that the patients lose weight. The candidates must acknowledge that they will have a scar hidden under the clothes and that they do not plan to get pregnant in the following years. If the patient has hypertension or diabetes, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) treatment in Turkey is not possible.
Moreover, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction can sometimes be applied together. In order to achieve a more reliable and satisfying result, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction can be combined.
What are the benefits of getting tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) by “Esthetique Istanbul” in Turkey?
Esthetique Istanbul stands out from other aesthetic clinics thanks to its rich and proud history. It has 25 successful years of experience that has made many patients happy up to today. Esthetique Istanbul is still on the right track as it only works with the best medical specialists and the best hospitals that are globally known for complete patient satisfaction. Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Turkey by “Esthetique Istanbul” helps patients regain confidence. Achieving the right curves in the right places grants the perfect harmony with a perfect belly.