Tummy Tuck in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

Refine and restore your abdominal curves with confidence. TruvaBeauty connects patients from the U.S. and Europe with board-certified plastic surgeons and internationally accredited hospitals in Turkey. We handle every detail-from virtual consultations and scheduling to private transfers, hotel accommodations, and on-site support-so you can focus on healing safely and achieving natural-looking results.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and can also tighten separated abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis), creating a flatter and firmer contour. It isn’t a weight-loss procedure, and results are best when you’re already at or near a healthy, stable weight. ^{Mayo Clinic NHS (UK) Cleveland Clinic}

Who is a good candidate?

• Well-suited for: non-smokers in good health at a stable weight with excess skin/laxity (often post-pregnancy or weight fluctuation) and realistic expectations after counseling.^{Cleveland Clinic}
• Consider waiting / alternatives if: significant weight loss or future pregnancy is planned, BMI ≥ 30, uncontrolled medical issues, or ongoing nicotine use-these elevate complication risk and can compromise results.^{Mayo Clinic}

Techniques your surgeon may recommend

• Full (standard) abdominoplasty: Low horizontal incision (hip to hip) with umbilical repositioning; rectus plication when indicated.^{Cleveland Clinic}
• Mini abdominoplasty: Shorter incision for limited lower abdominal laxity; usually no navel repositioning.^{Cleveland Clinic}
• Extended / circumferential: Adds flank/back contouring; Fleur-de-lis adds a vertical excision for major horizontal laxity post-massive weight loss.
• Rectus diastasis repair: Midline muscle plication to address core bulge/weakness; mesh only if a true hernia requires it per guideline.^{EHS Guidelines}
• Lipoabdominoplasty: Selective undermining + targeted liposuction to refine contour; safe in experienced hands with protocol- driven technique.^{Saldanha, et a.}

Technique selection is individualized-your surgeon balances scar placement, needed tightening, blood supply preservation, and seroma risk. Progressive-tension (quilting) sutures allow controlled closure and can reduce dependence on drains.

Benefits & risks-what to know

• Potential benefits: smoother abdominal profile, improved clothing fit, posture/core function improvements when diastasis is repaired, and confidence gains for many patients.^{Cleveland Clinic}
• Risks (not exhaustive): bleeding, infection, seroma, delayed healing, skin/fat necrosis (higher with nicotine), DVT/PE, anesthesia risks, scarring, numbness, contour irregularity, revision. VTE risk is mitigated by structured risk stratification & prophylaxis.^{Mayo Clinic NHS (UK) ASPS (Procedure)}

Seroma prevention: Progressive-tension / quilting sutures (often enabling “drainless” protocols) are supported in the literature for lowering seroma and reoperation versus drains alone.^{Pollock & Pollock}

What does the evidence say?

• Safety practices matter: WHO surgical safety checklists reduce complications & mortality; partner hospitals use formal time-outs.^{Haynes, et al.}
• VTE prevention: ASPS 2023 practice reference endorses structured risk scoring & appropriate prophylaxis.^{ASPS (VTE 2023)}
• Drains vs drainless: Quilting/progressive-tension sutures associated with reduced seroma incidence vs drains alone in reviews.^{Pollock & Pollock}
• Diastasis recti: Clinically relevant separation (>2 cm) may benefit from plication; mesh reserved for hernia.^{EHS Guidelines}
• Lipoabdominoplasty safety: Selective undermining + liposuction can maintain perfusion & safety in experienced hands.^{Saldanha, et a.}

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited operating room. Anesthesia: General for full/extended cases; selected mini cases may use deep sedation. Key steps: Pre-op marking → strategic/limited flap elevation (preserve perforators) → diastasis repair if indicated → excess skin/fat removal and optional liposuction → layered closure with progressive-tension sutures (often drainless) → compression garment. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups (early nurse checks, surgeon review, secure tele-support).^{Cleveland Clinic Pollock & Pollock}

Anesthesia, length of stay & recovery (typical)

• Days 1-7: Short, frequent walks; manage swelling & soreness; compression; incision (and drain if used) care.
• 1-2 weeks: Many return to desk work; avoid heavy lifting and core strain.
• 4-6+ weeks: Gradual exercise; core strengthening last & only when cleared.
• 3-6 months: Scar maturation & contour refinement continue; swelling resolves progressively.^{NHS (UK) Mayo Clinic}

Sample 7-9 day itinerary (medical travel)

• Day 1: Arrive → private transfer → hotel check-in → coordinator briefing
• Day 2: In-person exam, labs/photos, consent, garment fitting
• Day 3: Surgery day (outpatient)
• Days 4-6: Rest, nurse checks, garment & incision care
• Days 7-9: Surgeon review; fit-to-fly letter if cleared (plan may vary)

Preparing for surgery

• Stop nicotine 4-6 weeks before & after; optimize nutrition and iron.^{Stein, et al.}
• Share complete medical history (prior clots, OSA, diabetes, blood thinners) to guide anesthesia & VTE prevention protocols.
• Stabilize weight and complete family planning if possible-pregnancy or major weight change can stretch results.^{Mayo Clinic}