Full Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Sports, regular diets, and targeted exercises are not always enough to regain a flat abdomen. Pregnancies, fluctuations in weight, and lack of physical activity can be the cause of excess fat tissue and saggy skin in the abdominal area. Full tummy tuck or complete abdominoplasty is a popular cosmetic procedure that reshapes the abdomen by removing excess fat and excess skin.

But also by strengthening the muscles of the abdominal wall. This method essentially allows for correcting the deformations of the abdomen, tightening the relaxed muscles, and stretching the skin to obtain a "flat" belly. A full tummy tuck is usually performed for aesthetic purposes, but can also be performed for functional reasons since it can provide muscle repair.

Who Can Have Full Tummy Tuck?

• Healthy non-smokers who have excess fat, significant loose skin in the abdominal area
• Women who have a diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscles) after pregnancy

Full Tummy Tuck Treatment Duration

2-3 hours.

Full Tummy Tuck Side Effects 

• Anesthesia risks
• Hematoma
• Infection
• Changes in skin sensation
• Fluid accumulation (seroma)
• Skin loss

Full Tummy Tuck Recovery Time

3-4 weeks.

Full Tummy Tuck Success Rate 

96%

Full Tummy Tuck Alternative Treatments

• Liposuction
• ThermaLipo
• Vaser Liposuction

How Does It Work?

A full tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery of improves the appearance of the abdominal wall. This procedure is offered to people who suffer from an excess or a fatty abdomen, associated with bad elasticity and with a relaxation of the abdominal muscles. This procedure can be very effective and satisfactory by itself or it can be combined with other procedures such as liposculpture at the hips.

What Does Full Tummy Tuck Treatment Involve?

1.    Consultation for Full Tummy Tuck

The first step to starting your full tummy tuck process will be the online consultation. At this stage, our specialist will ask you some questions to define your problems and try to learn your complaints and demands first.

The main target of this stage is to make sure whether you are a suitable candidate for a full tummy tuck or not. Your health history, allergies, medications you use, previous surgeries, and your expectations about the process are the most important data to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you.

The photo of your abdominal area will be very useful to understand your current status and eligibility during this online consultation phase.

2.    Planning Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic

At this stage, after it has been decided that you are the right candidate for the procedure, we will share the results of the clinic and surgeon; which we filter according to the criteria we receive from you. After you make a selection among them, we proceed to the stage of date determination, trip plan, and detailed adjustments.

3.    Final Consultation with Your Surgeon

When you arrive at the clinic, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your surgeon. In this conversation, he or she will ask you some questions to try to understand your expectations and also make you understand what you should expect from your full tummy tuck surgery.

Your surgeon and your clinic will explain everything you need to know about your process and try to simulate the results as much as possible, to feel well-prepared and comfortable.

4.    Medical Examinations

Before the full tummy tuck procedure begins, you will undergo necessary medical tests to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the procedure. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure that nothing will hinder the success of the surgery and if any risk is detected, surgeons try to eliminate them first.

5.    Surgery

• Before the Surgery: It is recommended to quit smoking at least one month before and after surgery not to impair healing. Taking aspirin is prohibited during the 10 days preceding the operation. The skin will be disinfected using an antiseptic solution or soap applied the day before and the morning of the operation. It is recommended not to eat or drink anything 6 hours before the operation.
   
• During the Surgery: The surgeon begins to draw on the patient's skin with a special marker. These drawings define the positions of the scars. In the vast majority of cases, there will be a horizontal scar hidden, a small scar around the navel and there is also a small circular scar around the umbilicus.
  
  After the general anesthesia is applied, the surgeon begins by removing the excess fatty tissue by liposuction. After a detachment of the abdominal skin, the excess skin will be removed. This will help tighten the abdominal skin. In many cases, the surgeon will correct the distance between the abdominal muscles by performing numerous deep sutures.
  
  This makes it possible to tighten the waist, have a flat stomach, and give a certain tone to the abdominal wall.  The plastic surgeon completes his work by suturing the incisions with absorbable sutures. Vacuum drains are left in place for a few days.
   
• After the Surgery: Patients can go home on the day of surgery or the next day according to their postoperative health status. In the first days, the surgical scars may be red and swollen, but over time, their color and swelling will disappear. After a full tummy tuck, the skin of the abdomen appears to be numb for a while.
  
  This will also disappear in a few days. Patients can return to work after 2 weeks Although recovery is completed within 2-3 weeks, patients should be careful while doing sportive activities, especially avoiding strenuous activities for 1-2 months. It may be necessary to wait for 6 to 12 weeks to see the results of the full tummy tuck procedure.

4 Important Recovery Tips After Full Tummy Tuck

Be Patient

Immediately after a full tummy tuck, the abdominal area does not yet have its final appearance because the tissues will be full of edema and may have bruises due to the operation. The abdomen may then be slightly swollen. The body will eliminate this edema on its own gradually, but it will take between 3 and 6 months for everything to be eliminated and for the final result to be seen.

Wear a Compression Garment

A special garment that was prescribed to you by your cosmetic surgeon before the operation has a fundamental role and must be worn day and night for 4 to 6 weeks. It allows to reduces postoperative edema and fluid retention, helps the skin to tighten, and reduces tension on the sutures in the scars and abdominal muscles.

Get Help

It is recommended that you reduce your daily activities for the first few days after a tummy tuck and do not make any efforts that could trigger pain or make you tired. At this stage, you may need someone who helps you to do the daily tasks for which you are responsible. You will be able to increase your activities gradually, until your complete recovery in general after 2 or 3 weeks.

Reducing daily activities to limit fatigue does not mean staying in bed. On the contrary, it is advisable to walk slightly after a full tummy tuck, to promote circulation and reduce the risk of phlebitis.

Maintain a Balanced Diet

The body needs the energy to heal well after a full tummy tuck surgery. It is therefore not advisable to follow a restrictive diet after this operation. Make sure you have a balanced diet, drink lots of water to eliminate edema, and favor iron-rich foods to compensate for the blood loss linked to the operation (red meats, nuts, and seeds, beans, lentils, bran cereals, quinoa, boiled spinach…).

Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Full Tummy Tuck Procedure Painful?

Mild pain and discomfort may occur after surgery, but this post-operative pain can be easily managed with simple painkillers. Your doctor will prescribe medications that will increase your comfort during the recovery period and also reduce the risk of possible complications.

Is Pregnancy Possible After A Full Tummy Tuck?

Pregnancy is possible after a full tummy tuck; you will have to wait 1 year after surgery before getting pregnant. However, pregnancy can regenerate sagging skin and abdominal wall muscles, which can make the results of the full tummy tuck ineffective. Even if a full tummy tuck is possible before pregnancy, it's usually best to have it after pregnancies are no longer desired.

How to Sleep After A Full Tummy Tuck?

After a full tummy tuck, it is advisable to sleep in a position that does not involve any stretching on the sutures, i.e. on the back, knees bent, with pillows under the knees.

Learn more about Full Tummy Tuck in Turkey by comparing costs and reviewing the clinics and doctors.

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  Eric, United States
  May 2023
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  Olivia, Spain
  Apr 2023
  The great follow-up care. Already seeing my final outcomes and very satisfied.
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  Apr 2023
  Flymedi y el médico fueron excelentes. La clínica estaba muy limpia y el personal era muy amable:)
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  Olivia, United Kingdom
  Apr 2023
  I had a tummy tuck at IEC and I am very happy with the outcome!! The staff were very friendly and professional, and the surgeons were highly skilled. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone looking for plastic surgery in Istanbul.
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  Marta L. , Spain
  Apr 2023
  I had a tummy tuck done at IEC and the results are amazing. The surgeons really listened to my needs and concerns and helped me choose the right procedure for meee The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone looking for plastic surgery procedures.
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  Carlos, Mexico
  Mar 2023
  Me sometí a una cirugía de abdomen en Istanbul European Clinic y estoy muy satisfecho con los resultados. El personal fue muy amable y profesional en todo momento, y el equipo médico es de alta calidad. Recomendaría esta clínica a cualquier persona que busque una cirugía estética en Turquía:D
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  Áron, Hungary
  Mar 2023
  I recently had a tummy tuck, and the results are nothing short of amaziin. surgeon and staff were caring and supportive throughout the entire process. I now feel more confident in my body and couldn't be happier!
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  Nov 2022
  Even though I was healthier last year after losing a lot of weight, my skin never fully recovered. That's why I came for this surgery, I found Flymedi when I thought it wasn't happening anymore. Loves from here, and I'd like to thank my flymedi consultant for answering all of my questions and for the amazing operation we had with my doctor!
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  Oct 2022
  My body needed to recover after losing so much fat and weight. I consider myself really fortunate for trusted to this well qualified and hospitable team ever. Flymedi was there in every detail of my procedure.
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  Marian, Romania
  Jun 2022
  There could not have been a better process. Doctor Sema is very professional and has strong communication. The clinic was very clean, the staff were very professional, these were the most important things for me. Thank you to Dr. Sema and the Flymedi.
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  Maria, United Kingdom
  Jun 2022
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  Lilia, United Kingdom
  May 2022
  I did not have a budget to afford this surgery in my own country. With Flymedi, I both traveled to beautiful Turkey and had the operation I wanted for years.
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  Cristina, Germany
  Apr 2022
  Dr. Sema and her team attended to all my needs, I fully recommend them. Thank you for making my surgery process so easy!
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  Mar 2022
  I cannot find any bad things to say about this company and my doctor was absolutely amazing. They literally assisted me with every question, the transfers and accommodation!
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  Feb 2022
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  Anne Leonard, Ireland
  Jan 2022
  If you are thinking about surgery in Turkey, I would definitely recommend booking through Flymedi. Abud was my contact and is there for you 24/7. He was quick to respond and did his very best to answer every question and keep me calm in what can be, a new and scary experience. I would highly recommend and you can be sure you are lucky if he is your contact. The hospital was very clean and staff were very professional and kind. The doctor did an amazing job and I am thrilled!!
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  Carolina Schitz, Germany
  Jul 2021
  When my health consultant Kirstie contacted me, having my surgery done in a foreign country was just an idea. But she sorted out everything and she was always available for my million questions. The clinic was hygenic and my doctor spoke perfect English. Everything went smoothly and I'm very happy with the results!
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  Antoniu, Romania
  May 2021
  The staff was so supportive and friendly. They have called me several times to inform about the treatment and updates. They picked me up from the airport and even they visited me during my treatment. I will travel again to complete the treatment in 3 or 4 months
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  colleennicole32, Netherlands
  Jul 2020
  Hi! So I’m an American citizen, who just got a tummy tuck surgery at kardiolita clinic! I’m very much satisfied with not only the results but the staff as well. They made me feel so welcome and I felt as if I were in good hands! And I definitely was! They treated me with the upmost respect and made the whole thing smooth and easy! Upfront with what to expect and the costs. I’m forever grateful to everyone I came into contact with at this clinic. 10/10 would recommend going here.
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  Feb 2020
  Everybody was so welcoming and helpful in this clinic. Special thanks to Kirstie who supported me from the beginning and recommended Luna clinic to me. I appreciate the attention and the professionalism.
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  Feb 2019
  I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Nadia. She was simply amazing. She answers all the questions you have and went out of her way to comfort me when I was freaking out at the hospital, which also had very good staff. My experience was all in all great, I am recommending all of my friends and family to use this service. Thank you.
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  Kelly, Sweden
  Feb 2019
  Hi team! Thank you very much for your support! I really appreciate! Everything was so good! 5 stars for all the team!
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  Anna, Ukraine
  Jan 2019
  I searched for a good clinic for 4 months and found this clinic. Mr. Mustafa helped me a lot from the first contact till the end, It has been 3 weeks since I had my surgery done but its already looking great!
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  Adam, Canada
  Jan 2019
  We came to Turkey from Canada for surgery through Flymedi.com at a hospital called MedicalPark. I was VERY worried since there are many scams online but a few days ago we left after everything was done. I will give the staff at FlyMedi 5 out of 5 they planed everything and helped. Thank you
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  Jan, United Kingdom
  Dec 2018
  Nadia from flymedi was very helpful She helped me find the right clinic for me and then she communicated with them for me throughout. She kept in touch with me all the time I am happy with my surgery and feeling well. I’m so glad I had Nadia in the progress who I always could contact and ask any questions that I had at any time. I want to thank Nadia from flymedi she was very helpful
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  Oct 2018
  Overall experience is positive for me as the care staff was very good at the hospital as well as the surgeon. Recovery is on track and is already planning my next surgery. Thanks, Flymedi!
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  Aug 2018
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