Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Surgery to remove excess, sagging skin from the abdomen and firm the abdominal wall, addressing the loose skin and stretched contour that often follow pregnancy or major weight loss. At the Aleksandra clinic Dr Sidorowicz excises surplus skin, tightens the area and contours the waist and hips. The quote includes dressings, a compression garment and review visits.

Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, removes the loose, surplus skin of the lower abdomen and tightens the contour, addressing the hanging skin, stretch marks and weakened abdominal profile that frequently remain after pregnancy or significant weight loss and do not respond to diet, exercise or liposuction alone. Through a horizontal incision low on the abdomen, the surgeon removes the excess skin and fat, may tighten lax abdominal-wall muscles, and re-drapes the remaining skin for a flatter, firmer result; the navel is usually repositioned. The procedure can be combined with liposuction of the hips and waist to refine the overall shape. At the Aleksandra clinic this is a major operation performed under appropriate anaesthesia, taking several hours, and the quoted price covers contouring of the abdomen, hips and waist along with aftercare. A compression garment is worn for several weeks, and patients should expect a recovery period with restricted activity, swelling and bruising that settle over the following weeks; the low abdominal scar fades over the months that follow. The result is a flatter, smoother abdomen with a more defined waistline, and the effect is long-lasting in a person who maintains a stable weight. It is best suited to adults bothered by loose lower-abdominal skin after pregnancy or weight loss, ideally once at a stable weight and not planning further pregnancies. Dr Sidorowicz assesses the skin, contour and goals, explains the scar and recovery, and sets realistic expectations at consultation.