Abdominoplasty — Tummy Tuck

About Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty is particularly effective for patients who have experienced significant weight loss or pregnancy, leaving behind excess inelastic skin, stretch marks, and weakened or separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti). Diet and exercise cannot correct these structural changes — surgery is the only effective solution.

The procedure removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, repairs the rectus abdominis muscles in the midline (correcting diastasis recti), tightens the abdominal wall fascia, and repositions the navel to a natural height on the newly contoured abdomen. The resulting scar is placed low in the bikini line where it can be concealed by underwear or swimwear.

Dr. Efendioğlu has extensive experience in complex abdominoplasty cases including patients with previous C-section scars, umbilical or ventral hernias, severe diastasis recti, and massive weight loss. He frequently combines abdominoplasty with liposuction and breast procedures as part of a Mommy Makeover in a single surgical session.

Types of Abdominoplasty

• Full abdominoplasty — addresses the entire abdomen from the ribcage to the pubic area; navel repositioned
• Mini abdominoplasty — limited to the lower abdomen below the navel; navel not repositioned; shorter scar
• Extended abdominoplasty — extends to the flanks and lateral thighs for patients with excess flank skin
• Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty — vertical + horizontal resection for massive weight loss patients with central excess
• Circumferential / Body lift — combines tummy tuck with lower back lift for 360° contouring

Recovery

Patients are encouraged to walk gently from the first post-operative day to prevent blood clots. A compression garment is worn for 6 weeks. Most patients return to desk work in 2–3 weeks. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are restricted for 6 weeks. Final results are visible at 3–6 months.