Istanbul · International patients
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Turkey with Dr. Gülsüm Barutcu is a general-anaesthesia procedure performed in a fully accredited private hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Barutcu is a board-certified female plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon and an ISAPS member. The procedure involves a 2 nights hospital stay; most international patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul.
A flat, contoured abdomen — restored after pregnancy, weight loss or time.
Abdominoplasty removes loose skin, repairs separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) and contours the waist. When combined with liposuction, the result is an athletic, balanced silhouette.
Duration
3–4 hours
Anaesthesia
General
Hospital stay
2 nights
Recovery
Desk work 2 weeks · Gym 8 weeks
Results
Final result at 6 months
Benefits
Who is a candidate?
Surgical technique
Full abdominoplasty addresses skin, fat and muscle. Diastasis recti is repaired with permanent sutures. High-definition VASER liposuction is added to flanks and upper abdomen for athletic contour.
Mini tummy tuck addresses only below-umbilicus skin and a small scar. Full abdominoplasty is required when muscle separation or upper abdominal laxity is present.
Compression garment 6 weeks. Walk on day 1. Desk work week 2. Lymphatic drainage massage from week 2 accelerates recovery.
FAQ
Most international tummy tuck patients stay 7–10 days in Istanbul, allowing time for pre-op consultation, surgery, post-operative checks and the first stage of recovery before flying home.
Yes — tummy tuck is performed in a fully accredited private Istanbul hospital with a board-certified anaesthesia team and full ICU support if needed.
Return to desk work after 2 weeks (working from a sofa). Avoid heavy lifting and gym for 8 weeks.
Results are long-lasting and natural. Ageing continues, but the structural improvements achieved are designed to age with you gracefully.
Pre-op tests, surgery, hospital stay, medications, garments, VIP airport transfers, luxury hotel accommodation, translator support and follow-up care via WhatsApp with Dr. Barutcu.
Plan for 7-10 days in Istanbul. Day 1 is your face-to-face consultation and pre-operative tests, surgery follows on day 2, your hospital stay is 2 nights, and the remaining days cover dressing changes, drain removal and a final check with Dr. Barutcu before you fly home.
Desk work 2 weeks · Gym 8 weeks. Swelling and bruising settle over the first 2-3 weeks; most patients feel socially presentable within 10-14 days and return to full activity gradually under Dr. Barutcu's guidance.
Most patients are cleared to fly 7-10 days after surgery, once drains are removed and the wounds are healing well. On the flight you wear your compression garment, walk every hour and stay well hydrated to reduce clot risk.
It is not mandatory - our team handles airport transfers, hospital admission, translation and hotel check-in - but a companion is recommended for the first 48 hours after surgery, especially for combined body procedures.
Follow-up continues directly with Dr. Barutcu on WhatsApp: you send photos at week 1, week 4, month 3 and month 6, and receive guidance on scar care, compression garments, massage and returning to sport.
Begin
Book a free online consultation with Dr. Barutcu. We respond within one business day with a personalised surgical plan and transparent quote.