Plastic Surgery & AestheticsLiposuction removes fat; a tummy tuck removes loose skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. If your skin is firm, liposuction is often enough. If there is loose or overhanging skin, liposuction alone will not fix it.
| Tummy tuck | Liposuction | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Loose skin and a bulging lower belly after pregnancy or weight loss | Local fat with firm skin, close to your target weight |
| What it does | Removes excess skin below the navel and tightens separated abdominal muscles | Suctions fat through small incisions and shapes belly, waist and back |
| Scar | Low across the abdomen, under underwear or a bikini | A few small incisions of a few millimetres |
| Stay in Istanbul | About 7 days | 5-7 days |
| Recovery | 1 night in hospital, 4-6 weeks compression garment, sport after about 6 weeks. | 4-6 weeks compression garment; final result after 3-6 months. |
| Price from, all-inclusive | €2,950 | €2,300 |
Which one fits you?
Tummy tuck
- Skin hangs or folds when you stand or bend forward.
- Your belly still bulges at a stable weight, often separated muscles after pregnancy.
- You are not planning another pregnancy.
Liposuction
- Your skin is firm and springs back when you pinch it.
- The problem is fat on the belly, waist or back.
- You are close to your target weight, liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment.
When to combine both
Many patients have both loose skin and fat on the waist and back. Then a tummy tuck with 360° liposuction in one operation gives the best outline; it costs from €3,300, all-inclusive. Your surgeon decides what you need after seeing your photos.
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This article is general information and does not replace your surgeon's personal advice.
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Updated: · Information on this website is general and does not replace a medical consultation.