Tummy Tuck ~ Abdominoplasty

Many men and women wish to have a flat and well-toned abdomen through exercise and weight control. But even individuals with a healthy body weight can have an abdomen that is loose and sagging. The most common causes are;

• Pregnancy
• Prior Surgery
• Significant Fluctuations in Weight
• Aging
• Heredity
  
  Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck”, is a popular procedure that removes excess fat and skin from the lower abdomen and repairs separated muscles to create slimmer, smoother, and firmer appearance. This surgery is an ideal way for men and women to eliminate the last bit of fat or extra skin that exists around the waist.
  
  
  It is becoming more common that an abdominoplasty is combined with liposuction to remove stubborn pockets of fat and leave you with a slimmer contour and there are a number of variations on the procedure which your plastic surgeon Dr. Emre Gönen will discuss with you during your consultation.
  
  Tummy tuck surgery is not a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program. An abdominoplasty cannot correct stretch marks, although these may be removed if they are located on the areas of excess skin that will be removed, which is generally the treated areas below the belly button.
  
  
  
  Full Tummy Tuck A horizontal incision is made between the pubic hairline and the navel. A second incision around the navel may be necessary to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen. After your surgeon removes excess fat and tissue from the upper and lower regions of the stomach, the abdominal muscles are tightened and the incisions are closed with sutures.
  
  
  Mini Tummy Tuck A short incision is made above the pubic bone and excess fat and skin are removed. After the lower abdominal muscles are tightened, the incision is closed with sutures.
  

Whatever your motivation, having a tummy tuck will give you a flatter, firmer tummy that is more proportionate with your body shape. Within a week or two, swelling will begin to reduce and you should be able to stand tall fully upright.

It may take up to 6 months for your abdominal area to settle completely so that you can see the full results of your abdominoplasty (shorter for a mini tummy tuck) .

 

Typically you’ll require a one or two-day stay in hospital. Abdominal support garment that must be worn constantly for the first 2 weeks and only during the day for a further month. You will also be prescribed a course of antibiotics. We recommend that you book 2 – 3 weeks off work and avoid strenuous exercise for at least 6 weeks.

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Emre Gönen, MD

(+90) 534 888 9916

Kartaltepe Mahallesi

Sedat Simavi Sokak No:32 Bakırköy

ISTANBUL ~ TR