Tummy Tuck Surgery – Abdominoplasty in Turkey
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What is Tummy Tuck Surgery?
A tummy tuck is an operation in the abdomen that not only thins the fat but it also tightens the muscle and the skin. If you don't have any loose skin, only liposuction can be performed to get a satisfactory result; however, if you have loose or excess skin on your abdomen area, a tummy tuck is the best option to choose from. It often happens after gaining and losing a lot of weight or pregnancy. Pregnancy will weaken a woman's muscles, therefore you can never get them back unless you tighten the muscles. Most commonly, it's women who have had all their children and now they want to get their bodies back.
In most patients, the underlying problem is not only loose skin but a separation of the muscles underneath which is called diastasis.
In a classic tummy tuck, the loose skin is removed and the separated muscles are tightened. This causes narrowing of the waist and improvement of the contour of the hips. You are left with a low scar hidden within the bikini line and another hidden inside the belly button.
Tummy Tuck Surgery Techniques
A tummy tuck or abdominal contouring can consist of lots of different procedures or combinations of different procedures mainly liposuction, mini abdominoplasty, or full abdominoplasty.
Liposuction can be suitable for patients who might have a little bit of tissue under the skin, or a bit of stubborn fat that doesn’t want to go away with diet or exercise no matter how hard you try, liposuction is a good way to remove some of that fat, leaving behind the skin to get a little bit more contour and a little bit more firm shape of the abdomen.
Mini Tummy Tuck / Mini Abdominoplasty
A mini tummy tuck surgery consists of liposuction and removing the skin and the fat below the belly button to help with that stubborn poochy area of the lower abdomen between the pubic bone and between the belly button. If the patient had a C-section, a plastic surgeon would reuse its scars. The position of the belly button does not change with mini tummy tuck surgery. The surgery might take 1 or 2 hours but can last longer if the patient is having combined surgeries. This surgery is not relatively mini-invasive but it is less invasive than full abdominoplasty surgery.
Full Abdominoplasty
Liposuction is always included along with rectus placation which is taking the six-pack muscles at the front of the abdomen and securing them back in place in the middle of the abdomen to give a nice, tight internal core set, a great shape to your abdominal wall and then extra skin and fat towards the bottom of the abdomen is removed. With full abdominoplasty, there is a new belly button opening where the belly button comes through on that newly shaped abdominal wall.
All of these procedures are done at fully accredited hospitals in Turkey by our expert plastic surgeons. A full abdominoplasty surgery generally takes 2 to 5 hours. Both surgeries require wearing a compression garment after the surgery.
What Is The Cost Of Tummy Tuck In Turkey?
In Turkey, it is possible to get a high-quality tummy tuck procedure starting from around £2,500. While in the UK, the same surgery can cost anywhere between £4,000 and £10,000.
The price of a cosmetic surgery can vary based on the clinic’s location, surgeon’s expertise, and surgical technique. Unfortunately, it is not covered by the NHS and can be quite expensive. You can avoid paying these high costs by traveling to Turkey. Juna Clinic offers variation of destinations and treatment packages including hotel, VIP transfer, hospital stay, all the check ups, and a personal assistant.
Types of Breast Implants
If you are undergoing a breast augmentation or a breast lift with implants (augmentation mastopexy), then you will likely be wondering what breast implant types are out there, and what the best choice is for you.
Silicone Breast Implants & Saline Breast Implants
The outer shell of the implant is made of silicone. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel and it feels more like a natural breast tissue. Silicone breast implants are more preferred as they come in different sizes and are more durable.
The outer shell of a saline implant is also made of silicone. However, saline implants contain sterile salt water. For saline implants, the surgeon first places the silicone shell inside the breast pocket and then fills it with saline solution during the surgery.
These are not as common since they can cause rippling. In case it ruptures, the saline will be absorbed naturally by the body.
Smooth Breast Implants & Textured Breast Implants
Breast implants can be either smooth or textured. Smooth breast implants come with the softest feeling while textured implants have a rougher surface. Smooth implants may move more naturally whereas textured implants can hold the implant in place better.
Teardrop Breast Implants & Round Breast Implants
Round implants are round-shaped and they provide more fullness at the top of the breasts with a curvier look. Teardrop implants are oval-shaped and they come with more fullness at the base towards the chest wall and less roundness towards the nipple giving a more subtle, natural result.
Types of Incisions
Breast implants procedure in Turkey come with types of incisions such as peri-areolar, doughnut, and inframammary incisions.
- Inframammary Incision: Inframammary incision is the most commonly used incision technique in breast implants surgeries. This incision is located in the fold of the skin under the breast. It is usually not visible as incisions are just beneath the breasts.
- Periareolar/Doughnut Incision: This incision is done around the areola. The incision is usually made on the lower half or circle around the areola where a breast pocket is created above or underneath the muscle. Afterward, an implant is slid through the incision, moved into the breast pocket, and positioned by the plastic surgeon to achieve the best result.
Area of Placement
Breast implants procedure in Turkey come with three types of area of placement.
Subglandular placement (Behind the breast tissue):
This is the most common technique of breast implant placement. The implant is placed under the breast tissue but above the chest muscle.
Submuscular placement (Behind the best muscle):
This technique involves placing the implant directly under the chest muscle. Submuscular placement is generally more stable than subglandular placement and may be a better option for women with very thin breast tissue or who are very active.
Dual-Plane Augmentation:
This technique combines the subglandular and submuscular placements as the breast implants are placed directly underneath the breast tissue and partially behind the chest muscles. This technique is generally more preferred by surgeons as it lasts longer.
Results and Recovery Process of Breast Augmentation
Generally, this procedure requires a night stay in the hospital and you can go back to your hotel the following day. It is normal to feel tightness in the chest right after the surgery and the breasts may feel tender and appear as higher. After the first month, they will start to get settled, and at least 3-6 months following the surgery, you will be able to see the results of the surgery.
You will be given a bra to wear for supper after the surgery. In addition, kindly make sure to take them on time if any medications are provided by the surgeon. We recommend not extending your arms for at least a week after the surgery and we recommend avoiding any physical activity or heavy lifting for at least 3 weeks after the surgery.
In addition, a more detailed explanation will be presented and you will be given instructions on dos/don’ts by your personal assistance before you travel back home from Turkey.
Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions
Are the results of tummy tuck surgery permanent?
The results of a tummy tuck are long-lasting. To maintain your results, you should avoid major fluctuations in your weight.
Does a tummy tuck affect any future pregnancy?
No, it will not affect any future pregnancy. However, the results will be changed due to pregnancy as there will be a weight gain.
Will I have scars after tummy tuck surgery?
Due to tummy tuck surgery, there will be an incision mark at the level of a C-section scar generally hidden in the bikini line. This line is longer than a C-section scar and the length depends on the surgery type and the amount of fat and excess skin to be removed. These types of surgeries cannot be performed without scarring.