Tummy Tuck
Full Abdominoplasty
Full 180° tummy tuck — skin removal, muscle repair and a bikini-line scar
Is it safe?
Your hospital holds the same JCI accreditation as Cleveland Clinic and Johns Hopkins. Verified by TEMOS for international patient safety.
Will the price change?
Your price is locked before you book. Surgery, hospital, hotel, transfers, aftercare — one number, no extras.
What if something goes wrong?
Mandatory insurance required by Turkish law. If a revision is needed — flights, hospital, surgeon — covered. You never pay twice.
Who's my surgeon?
Confirmed before you pay. Full credentials, specialisation, and patient results shared upfront. No last-minute switch.
What happens after I fly home?
24/7 WhatsApp with your coordinator. Scheduled video check-ups with your surgeon. 12 months, not 12 days.
Medical References
- [1]Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2023). Abdominoplasty combined with rectus diastasis repair improves core strength by 40% and reduces lower back pain in 73% of patients. doi:10.1097/PRS.0000000000010567
- [2]Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2024). Progressive tension suture technique in abdominoplasty reduces seroma rates from 15% to less than 2%, significantly improving recovery. doi:10.1093/asj/sjad345
What is Full Abdominoplasty?
Full abdominoplasty removes the excess skin of the lower and upper abdomen, repairs the abdominal muscles that pregnancy or weight loss has separated, and re-drapes what remains over a flatter, firmer front. The scar sits low along the bikini line. It is the standard tummy tuck — the whole front of the abdomen, without the circumferential skin removal of an Abdominoplasty 360.
How Does Full Abdominoplasty Work?
- 1A low incision is made along the bikini line, hip to hip
- 2Excess skin and fat are removed from the front of the abdomen
- 3Separated abdominal muscles are sutured back together
- 4The navel is repositioned into its natural place on the tightened skin
- 5Liposuction of the waist and flanks is added in the same session where it improves the contour
Who is a Good Candidate for Full Abdominoplasty?
- Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy or significant weight loss
- Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) that exercise cannot close
- Within 10–15 kg of a stable target weight for at least six months
- Skin excess on the front of the abdomen rather than wrapping round the flanks and back
- Non-smokers, or willing to stop for the period the surgeon specifies
Why Choose Full Abdominoplasty at MedProper?
Muscle Repair Included
Diastasis recti is closed in the same operation — the part no amount of exercise reaches
Scar Along the Bikini Line
Placed low so underwear and swimwear cover it, and it fades over six to twelve months
Combines With Liposuction
Waist and flank liposuction in the same session, one anaesthetic and one recovery
All-Inclusive Pricing
Written before you travel, unchanged afterwards
What is the Recovery Timeline?
Days 1–3
Hospital Stay
One night admitted. Walking begins within hours. Compression garment fitted, pain managed with medication.
Weeks 1–2
Early Recovery
Compression garment day and night, light walking, drains out around day seven. Swelling and bruising are expected.
Weeks 2–6
Back to Normal
Desk work at around two weeks, exercise and lifting from six weeks once the muscle repair has healed.
Months 3–6
Final Shape
Swelling settles, the contour sharpens and the scar begins to fade.
Quick Facts
Duration
2–4 hours
Hospital Stay
1 night
Recovery
2 weeks off desk work
Permanence
Long-lasting at a stable weight
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Results Visible
3–6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
A mini treats only the lower abdomen, through a shorter incision, and leaves the navel where it is. A full abdominoplasty treats the whole front of the abdomen, repairs the muscles above the navel as well as below, and repositions the navel. Which one you need is decided by how far up your loose skin and muscle separation reach, not by preference.
A full abdominoplasty addresses the front of the abdomen. A 360 continues around the flanks and lower back, removing skin circumferentially, and is the operation for patients whose excess skin wraps the whole midsection — usually after major weight loss.
It runs low across the abdomen along the bikini line, from hip to hip, positioned so that underwear and swimwear cover it. There is a second small scar around the navel. Both fade substantially over six to twelve months.
Yes, and it commonly is. Liposuction of the waist and flanks alongside the tummy tuck defines the waistline that skin removal alone does not reach. It is planned as one operation, with one anaesthetic and one recovery.
The removed skin does not come back and the muscle repair is permanent. What can undo the result is significant weight gain or a subsequent pregnancy, which is why surgeons ask for a stable weight beforehand and suggest waiting if you plan to have more children.
Last medically reviewed: April 2026
Where Your Surgery Takes Place
A JCI & TEMOS-Accredited Hospital in Istanbul
Your procedure is performed at a 45,000 m² state-of-the-art hospital with 12 operating rooms, advanced surgical technology, and VIP patient suites. International accreditations ensure the highest standards of patient safety and care.
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