Nowadays, a simple plastic procedure known as a tummy tuck can easily give you a flat, firm toned abdomen. Here, in this article, we would like to enrich your information about a tummy tuck, mentioning everything you may be curious about, including the main types of abdominoplasty, candidates, benefits, instructions before and after the operation, and cost in Turkey.

Tummy tuck surgery 
A tummy tuck is a plastic surgery that improves the abdomen's shape. It is performed under general anesthesia and involves the removal of excess fat and sagging skin as well as the tightening of the abdominal wall muscles. Tummy tuck surgery aims to create a flatter, smoother, firmer abdominal contour.
Abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss solution for people who suffer from a high weight. If the body mass index is less than 30, a tummy tuck can be a good choice. Otherwise, gastric surgery must be performed to handle the significant amount of fat.
After gastric surgery, a tummy tuck can be an effective method to eliminate a massive amount of sagging skin. 

Tummy tuck candidates 
The patient, who is qualified for a tummy tuck should be:
The patient should be over 21 years old and enjoy good health.
The right candidate for a tummy tuck should be with abdominal skin laxity. 
The ideal candidate should have a body mass index of less than 30. 
For women who experience several pregnancies, a tummy tuck can be an ideal procedure to restore a tight and smooth abdomen appearance.
For people who lost a massive amount of weight, leaving significant sagging skin, a tummy tuck can be an ideal solution for them.
The qualified candidate for a tummy tuck should not have chronic diseases, including heart diseases, blood pressure problems, diabetes, immune system problems, and HIV diseases.

The types of tummy tucks (abdominoplasty)
 In Turkey, mini-abdominoplasty, complete abdominoplasty, and Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty are performed. 

Mini- abdominoplasty
A mini-tummy tuck is an appropriate option for people suffering from loose skin in the lower part of the abdomen. It is performed through a short incision made horizontally just above the pubic area, giving enough access to eliminate excess skin and tighten underlying muscles in the abdomen area. 
The procedure can restore a firm, smooth, flat lower abdomen contour during a short period of moderately invasive surgery, ensuring a quick recovery with a thin horizontal scar.

Full abdominoplasty
A full abdominoplasty targets both the upper and lower parts of the abdomen, so it is a perfectly ideal choice for people who are bothered by sagging skin folds in the abdomen. Like the mini tummy tuck, the full tummy tuck is carried out under general anesthesia through a horizontal or U-shaped incision made above the pubic area. But it is a more invasive operation and enables the surgeon to get rid of higher amounts of excess skin and fat in the abdomen.
A full tummy tuck might leave a longer scar that becomes invisible under a swimsuit.

Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty
Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck surgery is highly recommended for people who have a significant amount of sagging skin due to a massive weight loss. It is usually done after gastric surgery, cutting the sagging skin, and correcting the deformities powerfully through an additional vertical incision to the traditional horizontal one.  
Patients who lost over 50 pounds of weight can be good candidates for Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty.

The benefits of a tummy tuck
A tummy tuck can provide several benefits. It can:
Get a flat, firm abdomen contour that enables you to wear confidently fitted clothes and swimsuits. 
Get rid of the sagging skin and tighten the muscles of your abdomen to look slimmer.
Eliminate belly deformities and improve its shape after multiple pregnancies.
A tummy tuck helps you restore the natural contour of your abdomen after losing a high weight.
Abdominoplasty can save your time and efforts made to follow hard diets and strenuous exercises that finally may not also respond well to your body.

Pre and Postoperative care for a tummy tuck 
Let’s have a look at the most important instructions before and after the operation:
Pre-operative instructions 
Avoid smoking for two weeks before the operations.
Stop taking blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, anti-inflammatory.
Stay away from drinking alcohol for a week before the surgery.
Do not eat or drink on the day before the operation.
Post-operative instructions 
Keep putting on your compression garment for six weeks after the operation
Take a short walk multiple times after your surgery.
Avoid strenuous work for six weeks after your surgery.
Keep away from smoking for five weeks after your procedure.
Be careful about exposing yourself to direct sunlight and bad weather conditions that can affect your results.
Try to follow a balanced diet to help you keep your results looking well.

The cost of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in Turkey
Generally, the price of a tummy tuck is set according to the operation's type. If a mini tummy tuck is chosen, the patient may pay around € 3000. Otherwise, a full abdominoplasty is necessary if the patient needs to remove more skin and fat from the upper and lower abdomen. In this case, the patient has to pay a higher price that is around € 3500.