Tummy tuck

The abdominal skin and underlying muscles may start to sag and slacken for example as a result of aging, as well as through pregnancy or weight loss. Having a tummy tuck is often a possible solution. The best results are achieved if you are the right weight before the operation. It is therefore sometimes necessary to lose weight before the procedure can be performed.

You can make an appointment for a consultation with the plastic surgeon. This first consultation is free of charge.

The specialist will be able to tell you if such a procedure can be performed on you. And whether the result you want is achievable. During this consultation, the surgeon may show you pre-op and post-op photos.

Tummy tuck procedure

The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic and takes approximately two hours. The incision runs from hip to hip, just above the pubic area and below the bikini line. Excess fatty and skin tissue is removed and where necessary the abdominal muscles are tightened. After stitching the wound together, the plastic surgeon then applies an elastic girdle.

Post procedure

You will be required to stay overnight at the clinic after surgery. You will then be able to go home the next day. To support the abdominal muscles, you will have to wear an elastic girdle for six weeks, day and night.

After the operation, you obviously have to be careful. For a period of six weeks, you are to refrain from doing any strenuous exercise, lifting heavy weights or performing any heavy work. If the procedure involves stitching the muscles together, it may be painful to cough, laugh, etc. afterwards. You may temporarily experience a loss of sensitivity in the lower abdomen after the operation. Sensation usually comes back after a while. It may take a few months before the results of the operation are plain to see.

You will go back to see the plastic surgeon a week after the procedure for a check-up and to have the stitches removed. You will have to continue wearing a support girdle for at least five weeks. Follow-up check-ups will be made in consultation with the specialist.