A new abdomen, after pregnancy.
Removal of excess skin and fat, plus repair of the rectus muscles. Abdominoplasty treats what diet and exercise cannot: excess skin and separated muscles after pregnancy or major weight loss.
What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that:
- ●Removes excess skin from the abdomen (left over after weight loss or pregnancy)
- ●Removes fat beneath the skin (usually combined with liposuction)
- ●Repairs the rectus muscles (diastasis recti - the muscle separation caused by pregnancy)
- ●Repositions the navel
Types: mini-abdominoplasty - only the area below the navel; standard - a horizontal incision from hip to hip; extended - for post-bariatric patients with excess skin extending to the hips.
The steps of the procedure.
Consultation & plan
Assessment of the skin, muscles and navel. Photographs. Discussion of the type (mini vs. standard).
Full anaesthesia
Administered by an Amavita medical anaesthetist. Full monitoring.
The procedure
Horizontal incision below the hips. Removal of skin and fat. Muscle repair. Repositioning of the navel. Duration: 2-4 hours.
Post-operative care
1-2 nights in the clinic. Compression garment worn 24/7. Pain medication. Drains removed after 5-7 days.
Technical information.
Recovery timeline.
Rest (around 2 weeks). Sleeping with knees bent in the first days. Moderate pain. Drains removed after 5-7 days. Compression garment worn 24/7. Only minimal walking.
Pain eases. Return to sedentary work after the second week. No lifting over 2kg.
Light activity. No intense physical activity until the end of week six. Compression worn during the day only.
Gradual return to sport. Shape continues to improve.
Final results after a few months. The scar fades over 12-18 months.
Who is the ideal candidate?
Good candidates
- ✓Excess skin after pregnancy or significant weight loss
- ✓Weakened abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- ✓Stable weight for 6+ months
- ✓No plans for further pregnancies
- ✓Good general health
This procedure is not for
- ✗Planning a pregnancy in the near future
- ✗Uncontrolled obesity (high surgical risk)
- ✗Uncontrolled diabetes
- ✗Active smoking (increases the risk of necrosis)
The final assessment is made at the pre-operative consultation.
Risks & contraindications.
As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks:
- ⚠Seroma (fluid build-up) - minimised by the drains
- ⚠Infection
- ⚠Bleeding (haematoma)
- ⚠A horizontal surgical scar (remains, but fades over time)
- ⚠Skin necrosis (mainly in smokers)
- ⚠Deep vein thrombosis (reduced by moving after surgery)
- ⚠Reduced sensation in the lower abdomen (usually temporary)
Any specific risk is discussed at the pre-operative consultation. Written informed consent is required.
A personalised quote.
The cost depends on the type of procedure, the complexity of the case, the type of anaesthesia, the necessary tests and the length of your stay. The final price is provided after the free consultation.
Prices are shown in 3 currencies (ALL / EUR / GBP), managed from the panel, with no automatic conversion.
Packages that include this procedure
Standard abdominoplasty + 10 days’ accommodation
Abdominoplasty + mammoplasty + liposuction + 14 days + free companion
The team behind the procedure.
The procedure is carried out by our dedicated plastic and aesthetic surgery team.
All our doctors →Before / after gallery.
Real photographs, shared with consent. During the consultation, the specialist shows you comparable cases.
Within Spitali Amavita.
The procedure is carried out within Spitali Amavita - 15+ years of heritage, a hospital operating theatre, a medical anaesthetist, and post-operative assistance available around the clock as needed. Not a standalone aesthetic clinic.
The most frequent questions.
Mini or standard?+
Can it be combined with liposuction?+
Will I be able to play sport again?+
Can I still have children afterwards?+
Does the scar fade?+
Will my navel look different?+
The first step: a free consultation.
Book a free online consultation with our surgeons. Or call us: +355 69 336 0681