Tummy Tuck in Turkey

Scars usually lessen in size and visibility as time passes. Following postoperative care instructions, such as keeping the incisions clean and protected from sun exposure, can help promote optimal scar healing.

While exercise and diet can help improve overall fitness and body composition, they may not be sufficient to address certain concerns, such as excess skin or separated abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck provides more dramatic and targeted results by removing excess skin, tightening muscles, and contouring the abdomen.

Generally no. Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is considered cosmetic and not covered by most insurers, though exceptions sometimes occur if the procedure is deemed reconstructive or medically necessary (for example, panniculectomy for symptomatic excess skin).

Liposuction is typically less expensive than a tummy tuck because it is less invasive and requires a shorter operation and recovery; tummy tucks usually cost more due to skin removal and muscle repair.

A mini tummy tuck is best for patients with mild to moderate excess skin and fat confined below the belly button and with relatively good abdominal muscle tone — it’s not suitable for extensive skin laxity or large muscle diastasis.

Surgeons generally want patients to be at or very near their goal weight and in good overall health; many practices consider a BMI under about 30 (sometimes up to 35 in select cases) optimal to minimize risks and optimize results.

Pain is subjective and depends on the individual, but many patients report that recovery after a cosmetic abdominoplasty can be more painful and longer than a routine C-section; both procedures require careful pain management and graded activity during recovery.

A “360” or circumferential tummy tuck (also called a belt lipectomy/lower body lift) removes excess skin and fat all the way around the torso: abdomen, flanks and lower back. The  aim is to reshape the entire waistline.

Many Turkish clinics and plastic surgeons prefer patients to have a BMI below about 30 for abdominoplasty, with some experienced centers evaluating cases up to a slightly higher BMI on an individual basis; final eligibility is determined during consultation.