Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplastika)

Tummy tuck (abdominoplastika) at SANUS Hradec Králové removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles, creating a flatter and firmer profile. The procedure is particularly effective for patients with loose, overhanging skin following significant weight loss, multiple pregnancies, or diastasis recti. Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in the clinic's ISO 9001-certified operating theatre, with inpatient recovery and comprehensive nursing care at the clinic. A mini-abdominoplasty focusing on the lower abdomen only is also available at a reduced surgical fee of 28,000 Kč.

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) at SANUS Hradec Králové addresses the combination of excess abdominal skin, localised fat deposits, and weakened or separated rectus abdominis muscles (diastasis recti) that often persist after pregnancy or significant weight fluctuation despite diet and exercise. The surgery produces a flatter abdomen, a more defined waistline, and the elimination of the typical skin overhang (previslé břicho) that causes skin fold irritation and hygiene challenges. The plastic surgery team at SANUS — MUDr. Robert Čáp, Ph.D. and MUDr. Erik Antuš — performs the procedure in the clinic's dedicated surgical suite at Labská kotlina 1220/69, Hradec Králové. With ISO 9001 certification and over 4,000 operations performed annually, the clinic maintains structured protocols for surgical prep, sterility, anaesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care. Two variants are offered. Standard abdominoplasty involves a horizontal incision low across the lower abdomen (planned to sit below the bikini line), allowing complete removal of excess skin between the navel and pubis, tightening of the muscular fascia by suturing the rectus muscles together (plication), and repositioning of the navel at the correct anatomical height. The procedure typically takes around 120 minutes. Mini-abdominoplasty is a shorter procedure (28,000 Kč) that addresses the lower abdomen below the navel only — suitable for patients with moderate skin laxity and no muscle separation above the navel. Surgery takes place under general anaesthesia with a dedicated anaesthesiologist (8,000 Kč for procedures over 60 minutes). Patients remain in the clinic for one to three nights in a well-equipped inpatient room with full nursing care, catering, and compression garment fitting. A post-operative compression garment is worn for six weeks to support the abdomen during healing. Light walking is encouraged from day one to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Driving, strenuous activity, and heavy lifting are restricted for six weeks. Most patients return to desk work in two to three weeks. Numbness around the incision line is common for several months and gradually resolves. The final scar is a low, horizontal line that typically fades significantly over twelve months. Abdominoplasty may be combined with liposuction of the flanks or hips at the same sitting where appropriate. Candidates should be at a stable weight and should not plan further pregnancies after surgery. Active smoking is a contraindication — cessation is required at least four weeks before the procedure.