Tummy tuck, otherwise known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and, in most cases, restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is flatter, smoother, and firmer.

This procedure helps reduce loose or sagging abdomens caused by heredity, major fluctuations in weight, the aging process, and post-pregnancy stretching.

Having plastic surgery in another country is a recently-introduced phenomenon which grabs people’s attention with a limited budget. This concept has gained much more popularity as patients are getting their cost-effective surgeries done abroad without compromising on the quality and safety of the procedure.

Having access to an abundance of successful and globally-renowned specialists is one of the perks of having plastic surgeries in Iran. The country excels as a perfect abdominoplasty destination for many reasons. They include:

• A high number of successful tummy tuck surgeries
• Affordable costs of surgery, visa, food, and accommodation
• Board-certified and highly skilled plastic surgeons
• Modern hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices
• Zero waiting time
• Wonderful cultural/historical tourist attractions

Furthermore, while the language may seem a barrier to most foreigners, the country enjoys a wide spectrum of English-speaking doctors and medical staffs. Therefore, there would be no difficulty in doctor-patient communication and mutual understanding.

Going for plastic surgery like abdominoplasty is a difficult decision, so is choosing the best plastic surgeon for your procedure. Whether you’re considering Iran for the reasonable prices or high-quality medical services, you would definitely want to have surgery under the hands of a skilled Iranian surgeon.

With many years of training and practicing in the field of plastic surgery, Iranian surgeons have got the necessary knowledge and experience to perform the most effective tummy tuck surgeries.

Most Iranian surgeons, if not all, have earned their fellowships and certifications in plastic surgery from top medical universities in Iran and around the globe. Therefore, you can rest assured that you will have a safe treatment for your protruded abdomen with the least possibility of any upcoming complications.

As the cost of abdominoplasty in many countries is going through the roof, more patients are looking elsewhere for this procedure. In this situation, a country like Iran takes the lead, showing up as a cheaper alternative.

An average tummy tuck surgery costs between $2,500 and $4,500, depending on the experience of the surgeon, hospital, etc. This price includes almost everything you may need when traveling to the country such as accommodation, transfer, and treatment.

This surgery, however, costs from $3,000 to $30,000 in the US, with most patients paying around $15,000 for the surgery. It also prices from $4,000 to $7,000 in a European country like the UK, while it costs around $5,000 in Turkey and $3,000 in India.

A tummy tuck procedure typically lasts between 2 and 4 hours depending on the degree of your excess skin and fat which need to be removed and the technique used.

An incision is made to the abdomen from hip to hip, along the pubic area or the so-called bikini line. A circular incision is then made around the belly button to free it from the surrounding skin.

After tightening muscles, removing excess fat and skin and pulling down the skin, a new hole is created in the right position for the belly button.

The incisions are finally stitched up with sutures. A dressing or sometimes a compression garment is applied and the excess fluid is drained.

You may also be recommended to have liposuction at the same time to have the most satisfactory outcomes.