It’s Time to Tighten Your Tummy
Comprehensive Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) by Dr. Karaaltin
Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, remains one of the most effective and transformative body contouring procedures worldwide. Whether following weight loss, pregnancy, or natural aging, abdominoplasty can help you reclaim a firm, sculpted midsection.
Led by internationally renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Prof. Dr. Karaaltin, our approach incorporates anatomical precision, surgical innovation, and advanced postoperative care to deliver exceptional aesthetic results with long-term satisfaction.
An abdominoplasty surgically removes excess abdominal skin and fat and tightens weakened or separated muscles. Unlike liposuction alone, it addresses both skin laxity and muscle diastasis (rectus separation), restoring the appearance of a toned, youthful abdomen.
Anatomical Basis:
1-Full Abdominoplasty
Indicated for patients with significant excess skin and muscle separation. The belly button is repositioned, and the abdominal muscles are tightened with permanent or long-acting absorbable sutures.
2-Mini Abdominoplasty
Ideal for lower abdominal skin laxity. A shorter incision is made, and the navel remains untouched. May be combined with liposuction for hourglass shaping.
3-Skin-Only Abdominoplasty
Performed for patients without muscle weakness. Only the skin is excised, often complemented with liposuction of the flanks and abdomen.
4-Free-Float Umbilical Technique
Allows the belly button to “float” to a new position without detaching the skin around it externally—ideal for moderate skin laxity above the navel.
5-Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty
For patients with extreme weight loss. Removes excess skin in both vertical and horizontal axes, resulting in a T-shaped scar.
6-Apronectomy
For those with a large overhanging apron of skin and fat. Removes tissue without muscle repair, leaving a long horizontal scar.
7-Lipoabdominoplasty (LABP)
Combines traditional abdominoplasty with liposuction. Liposuction thins the fat layer while preserving vital structures, enhancing contour and reducing complication risk.
8-High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty
Emphasizes lateral tightening and uses advanced flap fixation and strategic liposuction to enhance the waistline and upper abdomen.
An innovative pain management solution involving a catheter beneath the rectus sheath connected to a controlled anesthesia pump—reducing opioid use and enhancing recovery.
With over 1,000 successful cases, Dr. Karaaltin utilizes Möller’s Vibrasat Pro for refined body sculpting. This vibration-assisted technology emulsifies fat while promoting skin tightening and defining the abdominal contours naturally.
BODY-Q Questionnaire
A validated patient-reported outcome tool assessing body image, satisfaction, and quality of life following body contouring procedures.
A suture-based technique that restores separated abdominal muscles, improving core strength and waist contour.
Internal quilting sutures that reduce dead space and fluid buildup (seroma), help improve scar healing, and refine muscle definition.
Yes, for most full abdominoplasties—but no-drain techniques are available for select cases using barbed sutures and internal fixation.
Yes, when performed by an experienced surgeon. However, “danger zones” like the central abdomen must be carefully respected to preserve blood supply.
Strategic liposuction and proper closure technique minimize dog ear deformities, especially near the hip line.
