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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): 63 Before and After Photos
63 tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) before and after photos from 7 surgeons in 1 country. Every result is listed with the operating surgeon.
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What to expect over time
A photo is a single moment. These are typical recovery milestones from our Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) guide, which also lists 14 peer-reviewed studies on the procedure. Your surgeon’s plan may differ.
- Day 0-3Surgery and 2-4 hospital nights; drains in place; oral analgesics, antibiotics and thromboprophylaxis; walking encouraged in a stooped posture.
- Day 5-10Drains removed once output is low enough; dressings changed.
- Day 10-14Stitches removed; many international patients fly home wearing a compression garment.
- Week 3-4Light office work resumed; driving generally permitted; gentle walking continued.
- Week 6Most normal activities resumed; final surface contour visible; compression garment may be discontinued.
- Month 3-12Scar matures and fades; abdominal sensation returns gradually.
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What it costs
Lowest published price at clinics listed on xcuro, next to the U.S. price. Each guide lists every clinic's price and what it includes.
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Questions about Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) before and after photos
Who performed the results in these tummy tuck photos?
The 63 photos on this page come from 7 surgeons, including Dr. Ergin Er, Dr. Yurdakul İlker Manavbasi, Dr. Taha Sönmez. Each photo is labeled with the operating surgeon and links to their profile.
Tummy Tuck abroad: how much does it cost?
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Turkey starts at $3,027 at clinics listed on xcuro, against $6,000 to $12,000 in the U.S. See the cost guide for every clinic's price and what it includes.
Are these photos real patients?
Yes. They are the surgeons' own patient results, published with each surgeon's permission and labeled with the operating surgeon. Photos with nudity are blurred until you confirm you are 18 or older.
How should I judge before and after photos?
Compare photos taken from the same angle, in the same lighting and with the same expression, and look for results at least several months after surgery, when swelling has settled. Ask the surgeon for more photos of patients with a similar starting point to yours.
Will my results look the same?
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, skin, healing and the technique used. Before and after photos show what a surgeon can achieve, not a guarantee; a consultation is the place to discuss realistic expectations.
What the evidence shows: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
10 peer-reviewed sourcesAbdominoplasty removes excess lower-abdominal skin and fat and tightens the underlying muscle wall, and these before/after photos show how that flattens the abdominal profile and addresses laxity that diet and exercise cannot. Outcome research reports high satisfaction and meaningful gains in body image, comfort, and in some studies core and pelvic function, especially after pregnancy or major weight loss. The trade-off is a permanent lower-abdominal scar, and results hold best when weight remains stable and any future pregnancies are complete. Abdominoplasty has a higher complication profile than smaller cosmetic procedures, with seroma, delayed wound healing, and scar issues among the most reported, and risk rises with diabetes, higher BMI, smoking, and procedures combined with other surgeries. Much of the literature below focuses on how technique choices and patient factors influence safety. The selection includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and prospective and patient-reported outcome studies.
Results vary from person to person; these photos show individual outcomes and are not a promise of the result any single patient will achieve.
- The Impact of Diabetes on Abdominoplasty Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Combined Abdominoplasty and Ventral Hernia Repair: A Systematic Review of Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Impact of Abdominoplasty with Diastasis Recti Correction on Female Sexual Function: A 1-Year Prospective Study
- A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Protocols in Abdominoplasty
- Ligasure Impact to Reduce Complications After Abdominoplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice. · Last updated 2026-06-15
Every photo is a real patient.
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