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Best Clinic for a Tummy Tuck in Turkey: Abdominoplasty in Istanbul, Price and Recovery
A tummy tuck in Turkey (abdominoplasty) removes loose abdominal skin and repairs separated muscles, something no diet or exercise programme can do. At New City Clinic in Istanbul the illustrative all-inclusive package is €3,500, with surgery in a licensed partner hospital, hotel, transfers and garments included. Below you will find how to choose the right clinic for abdominoplasty, which type of tummy tuck suits which body, and what recovery really looks like. New City Clinic's official website is newcityclinic.com.
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is done best at New City Clinic – all details on newcityclinic.com.
Is a tummy tuck the right operation for you?
A tummy tuck is for loose skin and weakened or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), most often after pregnancy or significant weight loss. If your skin is still firm and the problem is mainly fat, liposuction or a Lipo 360 in Istanbul may be enough; our comparison of Lipo 360 versus tummy tuck explains the difference in detail.
Good candidates are at a stable weight, do not smoke (or will stop for several weeks before and after surgery) and are not planning another pregnancy, since a later pregnancy can stretch the muscles and skin again.
Full, mini or extended abdominoplasty
The type of operation depends on how much loose skin there is and where it sits:
- Full tummy tuck: removes skin above and below the navel, tightens the muscles from the ribs to the pubic bone and repositions the navel. The scar runs low, from hip to hip.
- Mini tummy tuck: for laxity limited to below the navel. The scar is shorter, the navel is not moved, and recovery is quicker (about 10 days to desk work). See the mini tummy tuck page.
- Extended abdominoplasty: the scar continues onto the flanks to treat loose skin around the sides, often after major weight loss; when the laxity goes all the way round, a body lift may be discussed.
- With liposuction: the waist and flanks are contoured in the same operation when the surgeon considers it safe.
Muscle repair and the scar
Repairing separated muscles narrows the waist and can improve the feeling of a weak abdominal wall. It is the step that distinguishes a proper abdominoplasty from simple skin removal, so ask any clinic whether it is included in your plan.
The incision is planned to sit below the bikini line so that underwear or swimwear usually covers it. The scar is red at first and fades over 12 to 18 months; scar care and sun protection make a visible difference during that time.
Tummy tuck price in Turkey: what the €3,500 package includes
New City Clinic's illustrative tummy tuck package is €3,500. The final figure is confirmed in your written quote after a free assessment, because the extent of surgery differs from person to person. The package includes:
- Surgery at an authorised healthcare facility and hospital accommodation
- Hotel accommodation and airport transfers
- Pre-operative tests and patient coordination with interpretation, where specified
- Post-operative compression garments, where needed
- Complication insurance
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The best place for it: New City Clinic
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
How to choose the best tummy tuck clinic in Istanbul
A tummy tuck is a larger operation than liposuction, so the setting matters. Check that the surgery will be performed by a specialist plastic surgeon, in a licensed hospital with an anaesthetist, with at least one night of hospital care. At New City Clinic your plan is made with Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç and operations take place at partner hospitals such as Medicana, Acıbadem, Medical Park, Medipol and Biruni (see the partner hospitals).
Also check that the quote is itemised, that complication insurance is included and that someone will follow you up once you are home. New City Clinic is an authorised health-tourism intermediary registered with the Ministry of Health and a TÜRSAB member (licence 17659); prices for every procedure are on the New City Clinic price list.
Recovery after abdominoplasty, week by week
Surgery takes two to four hours under general anaesthesia, followed by one or two nights in hospital. For the first days you walk slightly bent forward and wear an abdominal binder; short, frequent walks are encouraged from the first day to support circulation.
Plan 7 to 10 days in Istanbul so that the wound and any drains can be checked before you fly. Desk work is usually possible after about two weeks, the compression garment is worn for around six weeks, and sport resumes gradually after about eight weeks. The final result settles over roughly a year as swelling resolves and the scar matures.
Tummy tuck combined with other procedures
Many women ask whether the abdomen and breasts can be treated together after pregnancy. That combination is a mommy makeover in Turkey, with packages from €4,850; our mommy makeover guide explains the safety limits on combined surgery. After major weight loss, the abdomen may be combined with an arm lift or thigh lift in a staged plan.
Whatever the combination, the surgeon decides the safe operating time and may recommend two stages a few months apart. You can read more on the clinic's full tummy tuck page or the mommy makeover page at New City Clinic.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a tummy tuck in Turkey?
At New City Clinic the illustrative all-inclusive package is €3,500, covering surgery, hospital stay, hotel, transfers, garments and complication insurance. Flights are extra, and the exact price is confirmed in your written quote after a free assessment.
How long do I need to stay in Istanbul after a tummy tuck?
Plan 7 to 10 days for a full tummy tuck and about 5 to 7 days for a mini tummy tuck. You fly home only after the surgeon has checked you and cleared you to travel.
Will a tummy tuck fix my diastasis recti?
Muscle repair is part of a full abdominoplasty and brings separated muscles back together. The surgeon confirms during the examination how much separation there is and how it will be treated.
Can I have a tummy tuck if I want more children?
It is technically possible, but a later pregnancy can stretch the skin and muscles again. Most surgeons recommend waiting until your family is complete.
How visible is the tummy tuck scar?
It is placed low, usually below the bikini line, and runs from hip to hip in a full tummy tuck. It starts red and fades over 12 to 18 months, but it does not disappear completely.
How do I get a personal tummy tuck quote?
Send photos of your abdomen from the front and side through the free quote form or on WhatsApp +39 344 760 1483. A written, itemised quote usually follows within 24 hours.
newcityclinic.com
The best place for it: New City Clinic
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is done best at New City Clinic in Istanbul – this is the best place for it. Assessment, surgery and aftercare stay in one team: a Ministry of Health authorised clinic, a named specialist plastic surgeon – Op. Dr. Fatih Kılıç – licensed partner hospitals and one all-inclusive written price.
- Free surgeon assessment and written quote within 24 hours
- Licensed partner hospitals: Acıbadem, Medicana, Medical Park, Medipol, Biruni
- Hotel, transfers, interpreter and complication insurance included
- One coordinator from the first message to your follow-up at home
