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Female Abdominal Etching in Turkey

Six-pack surgery or abdominal etching for women is a cosmetic procedure to enhance a woman’s abdominal aesthetics. The surgery helps remove extra fat from the abdomen for better muscle definition. It works on bringing the hidden abdominal muscles to the surface by removing the excessive fat cells. Women too, just like men, struggle with losing inches from their abdomen area. Hormonal changes in women make it much harder for women to lose weight from their abdomen. Abdominal etching is a way of getting a lean stomach and desirable washboard abs.

According to research, 98% of women were satisfied and happy with their abdominal etching results. Abdominal etching involves liposuction to remove excessive fat from the stomach region. Liposuction is the second most popular aesthetic surgery in the US with over 250,000 procedures every year since 2018. More than 60,000 liposuction procedures are performed every year in Turkey. The majority of these procedures are related to abdominal aesthetics and are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons.

What is female abdominal etching?

Ab etching for females is a surgery to tone and sculpt the abdominal muscles. Due to hormonal changes, women find it increasingly hard to lose fat from their mid-section. Female abdominal etching is a high-definition liposuction technique that strategically removes extra fat from the area. It aims to give women washboard abs and a lean waistline.

What are the risks of abdominal etching surgery in women?

Female abdominal etching is a low-risk surgery but no surgery is free of risks. The following are risks associated with abdominal etching surgery:

Blood clots
Infections
Discharge
Shape irregularities
Excessive swelling
Excessive bruising
Poor healing of wounds

What is the cost of female abdominal etching?

The average cost of an abdominal etching procedure is $3000 to $10,000. Treatment from an experienced and board-certified doctor may cost around $6000 to $12,000. This cost only covers the procedure while other expenses such as hospital costs and medication expenses may cost extra. The cost of this procedure varies from country to country. Turkey is one of the few countries that offers reasonable prices for aesthetic surgeries. Typically, the prices quoted remain the same, and no additional charges to the bill without informing the patient. The average cost of abdominal etching in Turkey is 70% to 80% lower than in other countries. Abdominal etching in Turkey costs $3000 to $8000 including hospital expenses.

What makes you suitable for female abdominal etching?

Although it is a small and minor surgery, it is not suitable for everyone. You are only eligible for abdominal etching if:

You are a female over 18 years of age.
You are healthy and do not have any life-threatening diseases.
You are in good shape and approximately 20% of your ideal weight.
You have good muscle tone and require minimal fat reduction.
You are not overweight
You are not a regular smoker and drinker.
You can afford the treatment and post-surgery care expenses.
You can take some time off (at least 2 weeks) from work after the surgery.
You can commit to taking care of your health and keeping the weight off.
You work hard in the gym and despite your efforts, you cannot see your abdominal muscles.

How is female abdominal etching performed?

Abdominal etching is a quick procedure that lasts for an hour or two. It is an outpatient procedure so you only stay in the hospital for a few hours rather than days. It involves the following steps:

Anesthesia

The surgeon administers general or local anesthesia according to what the patient asks for. It is decided mutually before the surgery. General anesthesia sedates the entire body while local anesthesia only numbs the part the doctor is operating on.

Incisions

The surgeon then makes several tiny incisions around the navel within the natural contours of the abdomen. These incisions serve as ports from where fat cells are removed.

Liposuction

Most surgeons prefer ultrasound-assisted liposuction nowadays because it is a less invasive procedure. The most popular ultrasound lipo device known as VASER helps release fat cells from the surrounding tissues. The fat cells are then separated and suctioned out through the lipo cannula. The surgeon suctions as much fat as needed for the muscles underneath to be visible.

Closure of the incisions

After liposuction, the surgeon closes the incisions with stitches and puts a compression garment on the stomach. The compression garment helps reduce swelling and protects the incisions.

Why should you get a female abdominal etching in Turkey?

Turkey offers a wide range of benefits and perks, particularly if you are coming for medical treatment. Here are factors that give Turkey an edge over other nations for medical treatments:

Visa-Free Access for most countries

One of the benefits of coming to Turkey for medical treatment is that you do not have to deal with long visa queues. Most foreigners, particularly Europeans can enter Turkey without a visa and just with a valid ID card. It saves a lot of time and you can plan your trip without any hassle and worries.

VAT (Value added Tax) Exemption

The Turkish Health Ministry announced VAT exemption for foreigners who visit Turkey for medical treatment in 2018. It is a state incentive to boost medical tourism in Turkey and to provide convenience to foreign patients. Therefore, medical treatments are free of tax if you are a foreigner coming to Turkey for medical treatment.

Established Medical Tourism Sector

Turkey offers a well-established medical tourism sector that thrives due to a web of hospitals, clinics, and agencies that meticulously plan every aspect of your journey. Travel packages for medical tourism cover everything from hotel reservations to airport transfers, hospital transfers, and other important aspects. In 2023, around 7,46,290 people have already chosen Turkey as their medical destination. The total profit earned so far in 2023 by the medical tourism sector in Turkey is $1,033,942.

Quicker Appointment System

Another perk of coming to Turkey is that you don’t have to wait for months or years for your appointment. Despite receiving hundreds and thousands of patients every season, every patient is given the same level of attention and care. The appointment process is fast and hassle-free.

Holiday Destination

A staggering 1.2 million Europeans visit Turkey for various for tourism. Additionally, the costs of medical procedures here are substantially lower, often up to 80% less, than in other nations. Therefore, you not only receive the best medical care but also get to explore a new country.

Transit Hub

Turkey’s renowned metropolitan city, Istanbul is a popular transit destination. It is convenient to find flight connections to almost anywhere in the world from Istanbul. Furthermore, most flights from European countries to Istanbul are only 3 hours long. Therefore, you can find a sense of ease in traveling to Turkey as you can easily find a flight back home.

Abdominal etching in Istanbul

Dixi Health perform abdominal etching surgery.

Both holiday and treatment.

How can you visit Turkey for your etching treatment?

If you are considering Turkey for an abdominal etching procedure, here is a step-by-step guide on how to book an appointment for the treatment:

Step 1: Get in touch with our representative and share your details

The first step to start the process is reaching out to us and sharing your information. One of our team members will take down your details including your contact details and medical history. Here are the tests our representative will ask you to share with them via WhatsApp or email:

A complete blood profile
Chest X-ray
Coagulation tests
BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel)
BHcG (Pregnancy Test)

Step 2: Travelling to Turkey and Hospitalization

Once our doctors are satisfied with your test results, we will help you sort out your flight to Turkey and your itinerary.

It doesn’t matter which airport you land at we will be there to pick you up and take you to the hotel.

We will arrange your hotel transfers as well to make sure you are sorted throughout your trip.

Step 3: Pre-surgery Check-up

Once you arrive at the hotel, our doctors will welcome you and prepare you for certain tests.

Although we have asked you for certain tests before, our doctors run another set of tests to be safe.

The following tests will be performed before the surgery:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)
ECG Test

Step 4: Surgery

If the doctors are satisfied with your test results, they prepare you for the surgery.

On the day of the surgery, you are transferred to the hospital and welcomed by the staff at the hospital.

Step 5: Recovery

After the surgery, you may have to stay in the hospital for a short while for doctors to monitor your condition.

This is just a preventative step to make sure you are recovering fine.

You may have to revisit after a few days for a follow-up appointment with the doctor.

Step 6: Hotel Transfer

Once you are given a go-ahead by your doctor, we will transfer you to your designated hotel.

The hotel provides a wide range of amenities and luxuries to make sure you are comfortable throughout your stay.

What services do our packages include?

Here is a complete list of services our packages include:

Preliminary Tests
Anesthesia Examination
Initial Examination
Female Abdominal Etching Surgery
General Anesthesia or Local Anesthesia
Post-surgery Examinations
Post-surgery hospital stay
VIP hotel and hospital transfers
3-5 days hotel accommodation

What is the recovery process after female abdominal etching?

Patients must follow the doctor’s instructions for recovery after Female Abdominal Etching. The recovery timeframe differs from patient to patient according to their age, health, and lifestyle. On average, the recovery period lasts from 4 weeks to 6 months. Here is what you can expect in the weeks after the surgery:

Week 1: The first week is a crucial period because you just went through surgery. You may struggle to get used to the changes and adjustments needed for a stable recovery. Your doctor will probably put you on an all-liquid diet for 2-3 days.

Although you can walk around in your house from time to time, any drastic movements are prohibited. You will also be asked to clean the surgical site twice a day including changing the dressing and bandages. Smoking and alcohol can delay healing so doctors specifically ask patients to stay away from them at least for the first 2 weeks. Doctors also advise patients to wear compression garments to reduce the swelling and to protect the incisions.

Week 2: The swelling does noticeably go down at this point in your recovery journey. You can start having normal food with semi-solid foods such as mashed vegetables, rice, pasta, etc. It is better to keep your diet lightweight and digestible at this point.

The doctor asks you to come for your follow-up appointment. Your stitches if they are not the dissolvable kind are removed at this point. Again, smoking and alcohol must be avoided. You can go back to work by this time and resume most of your everyday routine activities. It is important to report to your doctor if something feels unusual to you.

Week 3: Drastic improvement in the swelling may be seen by the third week. You can resume your everyday activities such as going to work and driving.

Week 4: Any swelling or pain subsides by this time. You can go back to your regular life and may also start working out if your doctor allows. It is important to stay in touch with your doctor throughout the healing journey so that there are no complications.

Long-term recovery: The full results of the surgery start to appear after 4 to 5 months. Most patients are expected to be in a fully recovered state by the 6^th month. Weight maintenance is important for the results to last longer.

FAQ‘s Female Abdominal Etching

Here are common queries about female abdominal etching: