You are not happy with your belly? Remember, if you are healthy and have realistic expectations, you are a candidate for abdominoplasty. You are not alone. Worldwide, more than a hundred thousand of people have abdominoplasty each year.
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Abdominoplasty, also known as Tummy Tuck, is a surgical procedure performed to remove excessive fat and skin in the abdomen, and to tighten muscles in the abdominal wall. Both men and women in good general health can undergo abdominoplasty surgery. After the surgery, a flatter and firmer appearance is achieved. It is an especially excellent treatment for people who were once obese and for women who had multiple pregnancies.
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At Clineca, we take everything seriously. We understand how important the results are for you. We care about your health and comfort as much as you do. From beginning to end, we inform you, guide you, serve you, and help you.
Surgeries are performed in prestigious fully equipped hospitals in which doctors from all specialties are present.
You will have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. After an online examination, and will help you to choose what's the best.
We cooperate with the surgeons who perform a limited number of surgeries each week to ensure the best results.
You can contact our agents 7 days and 24 hours for your questions and concerns, or only support. We'll be fully available for your service.
We provide you with special discounts in luxurious hotels in the vicinity of the hospital. Your comfort is very important to us.
We provide airport transfer and transportation between your hotel and the hospital before/after the surgery via VIP vehicles.
As Clineca, we provide you with patient accompaniment, who will visit you every day in your hotel room during the resting period.
The price includes fees of the surgeon, operating room, hospitalization, tests, medications and medical visits by a nurse.
The price includes hotel layover (including breakfast), and transportation between the airport, the hotel and the hospital.
Interpreter service, BBL pillow, neck pillow (rhinoplasty), eye mask, voltage converter and many others that will enhance your satisfaction.
Turkey is a leading player in medical tourism, and Istanbul, which is an extremely beautiful touristic city, is the plastic surgery capital of Turkey.
Clineca has a holistic approach. We believe that everything should be right for a satisfactory cosmetic surgery experience, including your days in Istanbul. We plan every detail of your journey.
After you fill the form, one of our agents will contact you. They will inform you about the whole experience, in detail. If requested, they will arrange an online consultation for you.
You'll have an online consultation with your surgeon via video chat. They will perform an online examination and help you to choose what the best approach to your case is.
We'll plan your whole journey including your surgery date and accommodation. We'll inform you about every need; from preparing your suitcase to advice before the procedure.
Our VIP transportation vehicle will be ready at the airport for you. We’ll drive you to the hospital and they'll get a blood and the C19 test. Then, we'll take you to your hotel.
We’ll take you from your hotel to the hospital. After your examination, the same day you’ll have the surgery. You will stay at the hospital 1-2 day(s), depending on the procedure.
After your stay at the hospital, we'll drive you to your hotel. A wellbeing assistant will visit you every day to inform you, to examine, and to provide medical care during the week.
We'll gladly and proudly show you around our beautiful city. We’ll be very happy to provide you with professional guidance in historical sightseeing, shopping and entertainment.
We’ll take you to 1-week follow-up. After your examination and removal of bandages if required, we’ll inform you about the recovery period. Then, we'll drive you to the airport.
During your recovery, we'll inform you, check on you, and answer your questions 24 hours and 7 days. We'll expect you to send photos periodically to follow your recovery period.
It is not hard to be eligible for an abdominoplasty. If you are reading this, you are probably a candidate!
If you are in good general health, you can have an abdominoplasty. The procedure is suitable for both men and women. Abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss procedure. To be eligible, you need to have a stable weight.
If there are resistant fat deposits, if you have stretched abdominal muscles and skin, you may be a good candidate for this surgery. If you had multiple pregnancies and these have negatively affected your muscles and skin, or if you were once obese and now have loose skin and excessive fat deposits in your abdomen, the abdominoplasty may be an excellent treatment for you.
The outcomes of abdominoplasty can be analyzed in two main categories: aesthetical and psychological.
You’ll have a flatter and firmer abdomen. You’ll have a fitter and younger appearance. Also, stretch marks that are located on the areas of excess skin may be removed or improved. You will get rid of sagging, stretched skin and local fat deposits that are not responding to exercise and diet. Your surgeon will also tighten the muscles in your abdominal wall.
The psychological outcomes of the procedure are as important as the physical ones. For most people, sagging or deformed appearance of the abdomen is a serious concern. Therefore, strong psychological benefits are expected. You will start to love your body more. Your self-confidence will be boosted.
Abdomnioplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to change the appearance of the abdomen. It is a complex surgery customized according to needs and wishes of the patient.
First of all, you will receive anesthesia medications. Depending on the particular case, the surgery can be performed using either general anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation.
Your surgeon will remove excess skin and fat and repair your abdominal muscles. Then they will create a new opening for your belly button.*1 In the end of the surgery, the incisions will be closed. If you are having a mini abdominoplasty, the part below your belly button will be addressed, and your belly button won’t be moved. There are other variations, too. The surgeons we have agreements with are highly experienced in abdominoplasty procedures. During the consultation, they can inform you about the approach that will suit you the best.
There are different types of abdominoplasty procedures. If you are having a standard abdominoplasty, your surgeon will make 2 incisions, one horizontal incision between the pubic hairline and belly button, and one circular incision around the belly button.
The complication rate differs from people who underwent a bariatric surgery prior to the abdominoplasty and people who did not, where the prior bariatric surgery is found to be an additional risk factor for the complications seen after abdominoplasty. If the abdominoplasty is combined with other aesthetic surgeries, the risk of a complication occurring will further increase. Overall, the complication rate is estimated as 35%.
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For a few days after the surgery, there will be drains that are placed under the skin to drain excess fluid or blood.*3 These will stay for a few days. There will also be bandages and special garments. Don’t forget to take a photo of you, before the bandages are removed. People like these photos in social media! The first days after the surgery, you will experience some pain, discomfort, and bruises. Pain and discomfort will improve after a few days. Until then, pain can be successfully controlled by pain medication. You will also take antibiotics and anticoagulants. Gentle walking is safe and recommended.
Swelling and bruises will gradually disappear. You need at least 2 weeks before returning to work. However, this period may vary depending on the patient, and the patient’s working conditions. After four to six weeks, you can return to strenuous exercise and demanding physical activities. A few months after the surgery, your recovery will be completed. During your whole recovery period, your surgeon and Clineca will inform you and guide you.
A wellbeing assistant will visit you in your hotel room every day during the first week after the surgery. We will expect you to be in our clinic for your post-op examination 1 week after the surgery, before you leave Istanbul. We will still follow your recovery process while you are away. Clineca will provide you with complete support and inform you about everything you need to know during your recovery. We will be with you from your consultation to the very end of your recovery.
“Abdominoplasty is a great treatment for suitable patients. Genetics, gaining, weigh gaining and losing, aging, and other factors unfortunately affect the abdominal region. But getting rid of the problems gives you your self-confidence back.”
During your online consultation, your surgeon will ask you questions about your medical history. They will also conduct a physical examination. They will inform you about everything you need to know before the surgery. Clineca will provide you with complete guidance and support before your surgery. You will have a complete and detailed list of instructions.
Most important instructions include,
What you need to do after the surgery will be explained to you in detail by your surgeon and Clineca will provide you with all the support and guidance you need. Most important instructions include:
"Abdominoplasty has several methods targeting different problems. We will determine the best approach for you considering your needs and wishes."
We know you have many questions. Having realistic expectations and deciding to have a cosmetic surgery requires information. Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about abdominoplasty.
Abdominoplasty is a complex procedure shaped according to each patient’s needs. There are different approaches to solve different problems.
1. Matarasso, A., Matarasso, D. M., & Matarasso, E. J. (2014). Abdominoplasty. Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 41(4), 655–672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2014.07.005
2. Sirota, M., Weiss, A., Billig, A., Hassidim, A., Zaga, J., & Adler, N. (2021). Abdominoplasty complications - what additional risks do postbariatric patients carry?. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS, 74(12), 3415–3420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2021.05.018
3. Brower, J. P., & Rubin, J. P. (2020). Abdominoplasty After Massive Weight Loss. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cps.2020.03.006
4. International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. (2022). International Survey On Aesthetic/Cosmetic Procedures Performed in 2020. May 31, 2022. https://www.isaps.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ISAPS-Global-Survey_2020.pdf
