Tummy Tuck in Turkey Before and After Photos
These tummy tuck before and after photos show patients who planned their surgery in Turkey with Plastic Surgery Turkey Group and were operated on by the treating surgeon at a contracted institution. Most after photos were taken on the operating table, straight after surgery: they show the skin that was removed and the new contour before swelling sets in, not the healed result. Each caption says when the photo was taken.
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8 before and after photos for tummy tuck
How to read these photos
7 of the 8 after photos in this gallery were taken on the operating table, right after surgery. Swelling, bruising and taping follow, and the shape keeps settling for months, so the healed result will look different from these photos.
Every photo shows one individual patient. Results vary with anatomy, skin quality, health and aftercare, and these photos are not a promise of your outcome. The treating surgeon will tell you what is realistic for you at consultation.
What to look at in these photos
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes loose skin and fat from the lower abdomen and, where the surgeon finds a gap between the two vertical abdominal muscles, stitches them back together. In each pair, look at how much overhanging skin has gone, whether the waist looks flatter from the side, and where the scar sits relative to the underwear line.
It is not a weight-loss operation. Fat around the organs, beneath the muscle wall, cannot be removed, so a stomach that pushes forward because of internal fat stays fuller. The tummy tuck types explained shows how mini, full and extended versions differ, and how to read tummy tuck photos covers what to check before comparing any gallery.
Scars and risks
Every full tummy tuck leaves a long low scar and usually a scar around the belly button; both take months to flatten and fade. The main risks include fluid collection (seroma), wound-healing problems, numbness of the lower abdomen and blood clots. Long journeys and immobility raise the clot risk, so your surgeon will advise on prevention and on when it is appropriate to travel home. Read whether a tummy tuck in Turkey is safe for more on clots and flying.
How the result develops
- First days: You walk slightly bent forward to protect the stitches. Swelling and tightness are expected; your surgeon will advise on drains and travel.
- Weeks 1–6: A compression garment is usually worn, as your surgeon advises. Swelling is at its most noticeable and the abdomen can look firmer than its final shape.
- Months 2–3: Most swelling settles and the waistline becomes clearer. Heavy lifting and core exercise restart only when your surgeon agrees.
- Months 6–12: The scar softens and lightens, and the abdomen reaches its settled shape. This is the stage to compare with healed after photos.
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- Mini, Full, Extended and 360 Tummy Tuck: Which Type Fits Your Body?
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