Tummy Tuck in Turkey

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat between the belly button and the pubic area, tightens the remaining skin and, when needed, stitches together stomach muscles that have separated (diastasis recti) after pregnancy or weight change.

It is often combined with liposuction of the waist and flanks, and sometimes with breast surgery. A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss operation: it works best once your weight is stable.

Who is a tummy tuck suitable for?

A tummy tuck may be suitable if you:

• Have loose or overhanging skin on the lower abdomen
• Have a separation of the stomach muscles after pregnancy
• Have lost a significant amount of weight and have excess skin
• Are at or close to a stable, healthy weight
• Have finished having children, or plan no further pregnancies soon
• Do not smoke, or can stop before and after surgery

Your doctor decides whether the treatment is right for you after reviewing your photos, medical history and goals.

Types of tummy tuck

Your surgeon recommends the type that suits the amount of loose skin and where it is:

On the day

1. Pre-operative tests and a final consultation with your surgeon, who marks the incision lines
2. The operation under general anaesthesia
3. A compression garment fitted after surgery
4. One or two nights in hospital with nursing care, then transfer to your hotel

What your package covers

Your personalised quote lists exactly what is included. A package typically covers:

• Free online consultation and review of your photos or reports
• Surgeon's fee and the operation at an accredited hospital
• Pre-treatment tests
• Anaesthesia
• Hospital stay with nursing care
• Medical compression garment
• Hotel accommodation during your stay
• Airport, hotel and hospital transfers
• Interpreter support
• Check-up before you fly home
• Aftercare follow-up after you return home

Recovery timeline

Everyone heals differently. This is a general guide; your doctor will give you personal instructions.

1. First days

   You walk slightly bent forward to protect the incision. Swelling and tightness are normal; drains, if used, are removed in the first days.

2. Around day 7–10

   Check-up with your surgeon before you fly home.

3. 2 weeks

   Many people return to desk work. Keep wearing the compression garment.

4. 6 weeks

   Heavier lifting and exercise can usually restart gradually once your surgeon agrees.

5. 6–12 months

   Swelling settles and the scar gradually fades and flattens.

Travel plan and length of stay

Plan to stay in Istanbul for around 7–10 days, so you can rest after surgery and be checked before your flight.

We arrange your airport pick-up, hotel, transfers and interpreter, and stay in touch daily during your recovery.

1. Day 1Arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel
2. Day 2Consultation, tests and surgery
3. Days 3–4Hospital stay, then discharge to your hotel
4. Days 5–8Recovery, with our team on call
5. Day 8–10Check-up and flight home

Example plan only. Your dates are set with your doctor.