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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Istanbul
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and tightens separated muscles — most often after pregnancy or major weight loss. In Istanbul it is performed under general anaesthetic with one to two hospital nights; international patients typically stay 10–12 nights.
Like every Maison procedure, it is arranged end to end around one written plan: your photo assessment is reviewed by the clinical team, your quote names the treating specialist with their credentials and itemizes the full price — procedure, hospital, transfers, hotel and aftercare — and your itinerary is built backwards from the medical fly-home clearance rather than an airline’s calendar. In Istanbul, a coordinator and translator accompany every appointment, and your companion’s logistics are planned alongside your own.
Suitability is decided before anything is booked, and honestly: if this procedure will not deliver what you are hoping for — or a smaller treatment would serve you better — the assessment says so plainly, free, and that is the end of any selling. The figures below are typical published ranges to plan around; your own timings are confirmed in writing in your treatment plan.
At a glance
Typical ranges — your written treatment plan confirms your own.
| Typical operation time | 2–4 hours |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General |
| Hospital stay | 1–2 nights |
| Stay in Istanbul | 10–12 nights (typical) |
| Back to desk work | 2–3 weeks (typical) |
| Strenuous exercise | After 6–8 weeks |
Who this suits
- Loose abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss
- Muscle separation (diastasis) that exercise has not closed
- Stable weight for at least six months
- No pregnancy planned in the near future
Suitability is confirmed at your free photo assessment — and if this procedure is not right for you, we say so plainly.
How your treatment unfolds
Photo assessment; full or mini tuck recommendation
In-person examination and anaesthetic review in Istanbul
Surgery; muscle repair and skin removal; low hidden incision
One to two nights of hospital care; walking begins day one
Dressing changes and drain removal during your stay; fly-home check
Recovery, honestly
Week 1
Walking slightly bent; hospital then hotel rest with coordinator check-ins.
Week 2
Standing straighter daily; fly home with written aftercare plan.
Weeks 3–4
Desk work usual; swelling continues settling under the garment.
Weeks 6–8
Cleared progressively for exercise; scar care programme continues.
Common questions
Tummy tuck or liposuction?
Liposuction treats fat with good skin tone; a tuck treats loose skin and muscle separation. Many patients benefit from a combined plan — the assessment tells you honestly which applies.
How visible is the scar?
It runs low, hip to hip, designed to sit inside underwear lines, and fades substantially over 12–18 months with scar care.
Is the result permanent?
Yes, with a stable weight. Future pregnancy or major weight change can stretch the repair.
Educational content, not medical advice — your plan is set in personal consultation with the treating clinician.
Considering tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? Ask us honestly.
Share your goals and photos securely. Our care team reviews suitability honestly — including telling you if a procedure is not right for you.
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