Abdominoplasty, also known as Tummy Tuck surgery, is one of the most common plastic surgeries. The procedure is performed to achieve a firm and flat abdomen when exercise and weight control do not suffice because of aging, heredity, pregnancy, and excess skin caused by weight fluctuations.
The operation can take from 1 to 5 hours depending on the surgery’s extent and is performed under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation.
Incisions are made in the previously agreed area during consultations, most commonly above the pubic hairline, to make the scars as inconspicuous as possible. Excess fat and skin are removed, and muscles tightened to flatten and shape the abdomen.
Sometimes a second incision is made around the navel to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen.
Turkey is on the list of top 5 countries popular for Tummy Tuck. According to ISPAS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more than 21.879 Tummy Tuck surgeries were performed in Turkey in 2020 alone.