Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): How It Is Done and Which Doctor Does It
Removing loose skin and fat from the abdomen and tightening separated abdominal muscles.
Plastic surgeons
You can send an appointment request to these plastic surgeons and ask about tummy tuck in your message.
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Dr. Diva Beauty Alaçatı
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Diva Beauty Alaçatı, Çeşme, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Şule Yaşar
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Şule Yaşar, Çiğli, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Kudret Karakayacık
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Kudret Karakayacık, Çiğli, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Uzm. Dr. Hazel Kır
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryUzm. Dr. Hazel Kır, Çeşme, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Polat Yiğit
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Polat Yiğit, Çankaya, Ankara bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. Ersin Ülkür
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. Ersin Ülkür, Kadıköy, İstanbul bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Mehmet SUCUBAŞI
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Mehmet SUCUBAŞI, Karşıyaka, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Özlem Haydaroğlu
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Özlem Haydaroğlu, Güzelbahçe, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. İsmail Küçüker
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. İsmail Küçüker, Kadıköy, İstanbul bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. Haluk Vayvada
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. Haluk Vayvada, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Raşid Toksöz
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Raşid Toksöz, Çankaya, Ankara bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Doç. Dr. Ozan Luay ABBAS
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDoç. Dr. Ozan Luay ABBAS, Çankaya, Ankara bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Duygu Uz
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Duygu Uz, Narlıdere, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dt. Batuhan Sağlam
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDt. Batuhan Sağlam, Güzelbahçe, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Vera Estetik&Güzellik
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Vera Estetik&Güzellik, Gaziemir, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Ebru güzellik
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Ebru güzellik, Aliağa, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa DURĞUN
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. Mustafa DURĞUN, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dt. Güliz Karacaoğlu
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDt. Güliz Karacaoğlu, Güzelbahçe, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Pelin Taşdemir
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Pelin Taşdemir, Torbalı, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Özek
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. Cüneyt Özek, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Özgür Erdem
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Özgür Erdem, Bayraklı, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Bahadır Özkeskin
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Bahadır Özkeskin, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Zeynep KORKMAZ
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Zeynep KORKMAZ, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Pınar Eroğlu Ulusoy
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Pınar Eroğlu Ulusoy, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dt. Suat Eroğlu
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDt. Suat Eroğlu, Aliağa, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Prof. Dr. Bekir Atik
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryProf. Dr. Bekir Atik, Maltepe, İstanbul bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Cem KARAS
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Cem KARAS, Karşıyaka, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Arif AYDIN
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Arif AYDIN, Çiğli, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Dr. Yağmur Arpacı Beauty
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryDr. Yağmur Arpacı Beauty, Gaziemir, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
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Op. Dr. Hüray Karaca Çökmüş
Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryOp. Dr. Hüray Karaca Çökmüş, Bayraklı, İzmir bölgesinde Plastik, Rekonstrüktif ve Estetik Cerrahi olarak hizmet vermektedir.
What is tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and, if needed, repairs abdominal muscles that have separated after pregnancy (diastasis recti). The belly button is repositioned. A mini tummy tuck treats only the area below the belly button. It is often combined with liposuction.
How is tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) done?
- Consultation and planning
- Surgery under general anaesthesia
- Removing excess skin and fat through a low incision
- Tightening the abdominal muscles
- Repositioning the belly button, drains and compression garment
Who is tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) suitable for?
- People with loose abdominal skin after pregnancy or major weight loss
- People with separated abdominal muscles
- People whose weight has been stable; those planning future pregnancies are advised to wait
Aftercare: what to watch out for
- Walk slightly bent forward for the first days.
- Wear the compression garment and do not lift anything heavy for 4–6 weeks.
- Do not smoke; it seriously impairs wound healing.
- Protect the scar from the sun for a year.
Possible side effects and risks
- A long permanent scar low on the abdomen
- Fluid collection (seroma)
- Delayed wound healing, especially in smokers
- Numbness of the lower abdomen
- Blood clots
Are there alternatives?
Liposuction alone may be enough when skin elasticity is good. Core exercises can improve mild muscle separation.
What affects the cost of tummy tuck?
The cost of tummy tuck depends on factors such as full or mini tummy tuck; whether muscle repair and liposuction are added; hospital stay and anaesthesia, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.
- Full or mini tummy tuck
- Whether muscle repair and liposuction are added
- Hospital stay and anaesthesia
Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor
- Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
- Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
- Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
- Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
- In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.
Frequently asked questions
How much does tummy tuck cost in Turkey?
The cost of tummy tuck depends on factors such as full or mini tummy tuck; whether muscle repair and liposuction are added; hospital stay and anaesthesia, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.
Who is the best doctor for tummy tuck?
There is no single “best” doctor for everyone. The right doctor for you is experienced in tummy tuck, easy to reach, and explains the options clearly. Check whether the doctor lists this treatment on their profile, their specialty (plastic surgeon), the overall picture of patient reviews and the clinic’s location, and ask for a clear written treatment plan, timeline and cost at the first consultation. For major treatments you have the right to a second opinion. “En İyi Hekim” (Turkish for “best doctor”) is our brand name: we do not rank doctors as “best” and rankings cannot be bought.
How do I find a plastic surgeon for tummy tuck?
On each profile you can see reviews, the clinic address and available times, and send a free appointment request through our site.
How long does tummy tuck take?
About 2–4 hours; usually 1–2 nights in hospital. Number of visits: One operation.
How long is recovery after a tummy tuck?
Most people return to desk work in 2–3 weeks; strenuous exercise usually waits 6–8 weeks.
Can I get pregnant after a tummy tuck?
Yes, but pregnancy can stretch the skin and muscles again. It is better to have the operation after completing your family.