Tummy tuck

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

What is tummy tuck?

When diet and exercise fail to achieve your dream of a slim waistline, tummy tuck in Turkey is a viable choice to help attain a flat, well-toned abdomen. Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty is also a very good choice for individuals who have lost a very large portion of their excessive weight due to Obesity surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass etc…) or extreme diet and exercise regiments. Abdominoplasty is one of the most effective body contouring procedures designed to remove excess fat, skin and reestablish weakened muscles — resulting in a smoother and firmer abdominal profile.

What makes DaVitis the best choice for Tummy Tuck?

DaVitis tummy tuck surgeons are experts in body contouring procedures and have the most innovative techniques to help you achieve a pleasant abdominal profile and boost your selfconfidence. Our chosen hospital centers are well-equipped with contemporary machines and tools for conducting tummy tuck surgery in Turkey.

Who best qualifies for Tummy Tuck?

Individuals with sagging or projecting lower abdominal wall tissues who are:

  • Physically healthy
  • Leading an active lifestyle within their ideal weight
  • Non smokers
  • Emotionally healthy
  • Have a positive outlook and realistic expectations.

Preparing for your Tummy Tuck

One month before Tummy Tuck If you are a smoker, you will have to stop completely for a period of time.

One week before Tummy Tuck Avoid consumption of alcohol for a week before tummy tuck surgery.

One day before Tummy Tuck Do not ingest any food or liquids after the time advised by the doctor. Be sure to pack a bag with comfortable shoes and clothing that zips or buttons.

Morning of Tummy Tuck You can shower and shampoo the morning of tummy tuck surgery. Do not wear make-up, hair sprays, gels or nail polish. Be sure to wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing.

Tummy Tuck Procedure

The doctors will conduct a pre-operative examination, discuss your appearance goals and tell you the anticipated results. Depending on the extent of surgery and the desired results, tummy tuck in Turkey can take anywhere from 1-2 hours. This is highly dependent on the amount of excess tissue you have deposited in the lower abdominal wall. There are a variety of options for abdominoplasty that can be applied. The final method will be decided by you and your surgeon after the examinations

After the Procedure

One day after Tummy Tuck The doctor will schedule your next follow up appointment. You will be supplied with a compression garment to be worn for period of 4 weeks after the tummy tuck surgery.

One week after Tummy Tuck You are advised not to take a bath, soak in a hot tub or swim for two weeks.

One month after Tummy TuckMost patients return to work within two weeks. After two weeks patients can return to their limited exercise routine

General risks of Tummy Tuck: Swelling, Scarring, Numbness, Pain and bruising.

FAQ-s

People heal differently and there are a number of variables which affect the speed of recovery. However most patients return back to their routine work activities after two weeks and will be able to work out in 4 weeks, without doing sit-ups.

After your tummy tuck surgery in Turkey, you will see a noticeable difference. In time, physically improvements of the surgery will gradually continue to become more obvious after 3 weeks, when a significant amount of swelling has subsided.