Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Removing Loose Abdominal Skin

Abdominoplasty is aimed at skin that has stayed loose over the abdomen, often after weight change or pregnancy. The operation takes that spare skin away so the surface can lie flatter.

• Loose skin on the abdomen is removed rather than left to retract on its own
• The remaining skin is drawn into a smoother abdominal contour
• Suitability depends on skin quality, not on exercise advice alone

Tightening the Abdominal Muscles

A tummy tuck can also repair muscles that have separated along the midline. That repair supports a firmer abdominal wall, alongside the flatter outline from skin removal.

• Muscle tightening is planned when the abdominal wall has stretched apart
• The firmer contour comes from muscle repair as well as skin excision
• Not every abdomen needs the same degree of muscle work

Planning Abdominoplasty After Review

The operation is discussed only after the abdomen is examined, including scars already present and how the skin moves. The expected scar and the limits of surgery are part of that conversation.

• Examination comes before any decision to operate
• Existing scars and skin laxity shape the plan
• The scar and recovery are explained before surgery

Estecenter in Istanbul plans abdominoplasty from your muscle separation and skin laxity, not from a single standard operation.