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A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess loose skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. It is ideal after pregnancy or major weight loss, creating a flatter, firmer midsection that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve when skin and muscles have stretched.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess loose skin and fat from the lower abdomen and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. It is ideal after pregnancy or major weight loss, creating a flatter, firmer midsection that diet and exercise alone cannot achieve when skin and muscles have stretched.
The most common questions about this treatment
Liposuction removes localised fat but does not tighten skin or muscle. A tummy tuck removes loose skin and repairs separated abdominal muscles, so it suits people with laxity after pregnancy or weight loss. They are often combined for the best contour.
Yes — a low horizontal scar placed so it sits below the underwear or bikini line. It is permanent but usually fades and softens over the following months and is designed to be discreet.
Most people take about 2–3 weeks off desk work, walking slightly bent at first. Heavy lifting and core exercise are avoided for about 6 weeks, and swelling continues to settle over several months.
Yes — it is a common reason for the procedure. It is best to wait until you have finished having children and are at a stable weight, so the muscle repair and skin removal last.
Because it is a bigger procedure, most patients stay about 7–10 days, covering the consultation, surgery, a 1–2 night hospital stay, drain removal and a check before flying home.
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A tummy tuck removes the loose skin and fat below the navel through a low horizontal incision, and repairs abdominal muscles that have separated (diastasis recti). The remaining skin is re-draped for a smoother, firmer contour. It is often combined with liposuction. It is not a weight-loss operation and is best for stable-weight patients.
A tummy tuck is performed under general anaesthesia:
Assessment & planning — skin laxity and muscle separation are evaluated and incisions planned low.
Muscle repair — separated abdominal muscles are stitched together to restore a firm core.
Skin & fat removal — excess lower-abdomen skin and fat are removed and the navel repositioned.
Recovery — drains and a compression garment support healing; you stay 1–2 nights.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Have loose abdominal skin or separated muscles after pregnancy or weight loss
Are at a stable weight and not planning further pregnancies
Are bothered by a bulge or overhang that exercise cannot fix
Are in good general health and a non-smoker (or can stop)
Accept a low horizontal scar in exchange for a firmer contour
Real patient outcomes from Marmara Health Center
Hospital stay; drains and compression garment; walking slightly bent
Rest; most desk workers return around 2–3 weeks
Gradual return to activity; no heavy lifting or core exercise
Swelling settles; scar softens and fades
Maintaining a stable weight and waiting until you have completed your family help keep tummy-tuck results long-lasting.
A tummy tuck is a major procedure with a good safety record, but risks include a permanent (though low and fading) scar, fluid collection (seroma), infection, delayed healing, changes in skin sensation, and the risk of blood clots — which early walking and precautions reduce. Smoking impairs healing. Choosing an experienced surgeon and following aftercare closely protect your result.
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Experienced multidisciplinary team — strong academic background and a high volume of successful procedures.
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