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Also known as Abdominoplasty, a Tummy Tuck surgery tightens weak abdominal muscles and removes excess skin. Tummy tucks are most common among women who go through C-sections for childbirth. C-sections may weaken abdominal muscles and cause a condition called Diastasis Recti. This condition causes a pouch on the lower belly made of excessive skin and fat. A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal fat and skin for a tighter and flatter tummy. It is also common among men and women who lose a lot of weight or undergo surgeries.
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck was the 5th most-performed cosmetic surgery worldwide in 2021 as per the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. An annual increase of 30% was seen in Tummy tucks after 2021. Approximately 30,000 Tummy tuck surgeries are performed annually in Turkey. The widespread and robust healthcare infrastructure in Turkey gives it an edge over other countries for medical tourism.
Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen area. The process also involves tightening weak abdominal muscles due to C-sections or extreme weight loss. A tummy tuck procedure works best on individuals who cannot lose excess abdominal skin and fat through non-surgical ways. It aims to give you a flat and toned stomach by lifting the underlying abdominal muscles.
Tummy tucks are ideal for certain individuals with specific cosmetic issues. A tummy tuck is suitable in the following situations:
Tummy tucks are amongst the most popular and common aesthetic surgeries in the world. To reduce the possibility of complications, you must choose your doctor wisely. Here are the qualifications and qualities you should look for in a plastic surgeon:
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of a Tummy tuck procedure is over $6000. This cost is only the procedure cost and does not include hospital and medication expenses. The cost may also differ according to the doctor’s experience and office location.
A tummy tuck is an outpatient procedure and patients do not have to stay in the hospital for days. They can go back to their normal routines in a matter of a few days. Here is how a tummy tuck is done by a surgeon:
Anesthesia: The surgeon begins the procedure by administering general anesthesia or IV sedation. The patient can choose one according to their comfort level.
Incision: A tummy tuck incision is a horizontal incision between your pubic hairline (hip bone to hip bone) and belly button. The shape and length of the incision depend on the extent of correction one needs. The surgeon removes the excess fat deposits in the underlying abdominal wall. The abdominal muscles tighten this way and flatten the stomach. The skin is then pulled down which increases skin elasticity and gives a toned appearance to the stomach. Excess skin is removed and the abdominal skin is stitched back in place.
Stitches: In the last step, the surgeon closes the incisions with the help of stitches. The stitches are left to heal for a week or they dissolve with time if they are dissolvable.
Turkey offers a wide range of benefits and perks, particularly if you are coming for medical tourism purposes. Here are a few factors that give Turkey an edge over other nations for medical treatments:
Regulated 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.
Fast 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 medical procedures and to explore a new holiday destination. The costs of medical procedures here are substantially lower, often up to 80% less, than in other countries.
Strategic Location: 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.
Turkey is one of the few locations in the world where medical care is affordable. Hundreds and thousands of foreigners visit the country for aesthetic procedures. Over 30,000 tummy tuck procedures are performed in Turkey every year. Tummy tuck costs around $4000 to $8000 including hospital and medication expenses.
If you are considering Turkey for an arm lift surgery, here is a step-by-step guide to how you can book an appointment for the treatment of your choice:
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:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
Patients must follow the doctor’s instructions for Tummy tuck aftercare. The recovery timeframe differs from patient to patient according to their age, health, and lifestyle.
Week 1: The first week is crucial because you just went through surgery. You may find it hard 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 3-4 days to avoid complications. Although you can walk around in your house from time to time any drastic movements are prohibited. The patient needs to wear a special tummy tuck compression garment in the first few weeks. The garment helps the abdominal muscles to stay in place. It is normal to feel sharp pain, bloating, and swelling in the abdomen area for a few days.
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.
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.
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 and pain subside by this time. You can go back to your regular life and may also start working out. It is important to ask your doctor before working out though to avoid any mishaps.
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 6th month.
Here are common queries regarding the Tummy Tuck procedure:
Board-certified plastic surgeons with specialization in abdominoplasty are the best Tummy tuck surgeons.
A tummy tuck can only remove stretch marks from where the excess skin is removed on the abdomen.
Tummy tuck is a common aesthetic surgery but it does carry a few risks. Here are the risks commonly associated with Tummy tucks:
Tummy tucks strengthen the core by tightening the abdominal muscles. A strong core leads to lower back pain.
Getting a tummy tuck does not prevent you from getting pregnant. It is a cosmetic surgery and serves cosmetic purposes only.
Doctors advise patients to wear a compression garment after a Tummy tuck procedure. It is a stretchable garment that you wear around the mid-abdomen to keep the abdominal muscles in place.
The swelling after a Tummy Tuck can last from 2 to 3 weeks.
A Tummy Tuck is a cosmetic surgery and not covered by insurance because it is not a medically necessary procedure.
A Tummy Tuck only addresses cosmetic problems on the abdomen and does not help in losing weight.
It depends on your situation but generally, a Full Tummy tuck gives the most visible and drastic results.
As DixiHealth, we provide health tourism in Istanbul. We work with the most reputable hospitals and specialized doctors in Turkey and closely follow your treatment process. While taking care of your health procedures, we accompany you to enjoy pleasant moments in the fascinating atmosphere of Istanbul.
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