Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Full abdominoplasty at PRIMED Clinic removes loose, overhanging skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens separated abdominal muscles (diastasis), producing a flatter, firmer stomach. It is the definitive correction after pregnancy or major weight loss, performed under general anaesthesia by senior plastic surgeons with an overnight stay in the clinic's recovery rooms.

Abdominoplasty addresses changes that no amount of exercise can reverse: skin stretched beyond its capacity to retract, and rectus muscles separated along the midline (diastasis recti) after pregnancy or significant weight fluctuation. Through a horizontal incision placed low across the lower abdomen — designed to hide beneath underwear — the surgeon lifts the abdominal skin flap, repairs the muscle separation with internal sutures to recreate a firm corset, removes the surplus skin and fat, repositions the navel, and closes the new, tighter abdominal contour. At PRIMED Clinic the operation takes roughly 2–3 hours under general anaesthesia, followed by an overnight stay. Recovery is the most demanding of the clinic's abdominal procedures: patients walk slightly bent forward for the first days to protect the repair, wear a compression garment for about six weeks, and avoid lifting and sport for 6–8 weeks. Most return to desk work in 2–3 weeks. The result — a flat abdomen with restored muscle tone — is permanent with stable weight; the clinic recommends completing planned pregnancies before surgery. Patients with mainly fat excess and good skin tone may be better candidates for liposuction or mini-abdominoplasty, both offered in-house, and the surgeon advises honestly which variant fits at consultation.