Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Repair in Alexandria
We remove the extra skin and fat on the abdomen and repair muscle separation. Classic or mini tummy tuck — diastasis and post-pregnancy scars are taken into account
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400+ successful surgeries
10 years of abdominal surgery experience
Free consultation
before surgery
What is a tummy tuck
and who is it for?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is an operation that tightens the front abdominal wall, removing surplus stretched skin and fat. It is not weight-loss surgery and no replacement for diet and exercise. Its purpose is a flat abdominal contour: taking away the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and, if needed, creating a new navel.
People choose it when childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss leaves excess skin and diastasis, a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles. Diet and exercise won't fix it: stretched skin does not shrink, and separated muscles don't come together without surgery. Plan pregnancy 12 months or more later; surgery isn't done during breastfeeding.
Guarantee under an official contract
10 years of abdominal surgery experience
Free consultation before surgery
Tummy tuck techniques at City Medical Centre
Classic tummy tuck
The classic operation begins with a horizontal cut above the pubic area, its length depending on the excess tissue. The scar line is placed so that underwear and swimwear cover it. The surgeon repairs separated rectus muscles, removes excess skin and fat, repositions the navel and places drains; it lasts 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Suits marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
A mini tummy tuck deals with a narrower problem: only the lower abdomen is corrected, the incision is shorter and the navel is not moved. It is used for a small amount of excess skin when the main concern is diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar; recovery is shorter. The surgeon chooses the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing the abdominal muscles and skin.
For minor excess skin, less trauma and a shorter recovery.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
Your surgeon listens to what you want, examines you, evaluates fat deposits and rules out contraindications. City Medical Centre also orders a hormone screening — it helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood tests (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections — HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG, chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks before, stop medicines that affect blood clotting. A week before, give up alcohol and smoking to heal faster. 8 hours before, have your last meal.
Surgery day
Consultation with the surgeon, skin marking and compression garment fitting. Surgery under general anaesthesia takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder — 1.5–2 months. Most swelling goes within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Surgeon consultation
Your surgeon listens to what you want, examines you, evaluates fat deposits and rules out contraindications. City Medical Centre also orders a hormone screening — it helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood tests (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections — HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG, chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks before, stop medicines that affect blood clotting. A week before, give up alcohol and smoking to heal faster. 8 hours before, have your last meal.
Surgery day
Consultation with the surgeon, skin marking and compression garment fitting. Surgery under general anaesthesia takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder — 1.5–2 months. Most swelling goes within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Until the end of the year, the clinic pays for your post-surgery consultation with the surgeon, where you review results and get more information
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Chronic conditions? Please seek a consultation with a clinic doctor!
Indications
Excess abdominal skin and fat after childbirth or weight loss
Separation of the rectus muscles (diastasis)
A sagging lower abdomen or an apron of skin
Restoring your figure after giving birth or rapid weight loss
Lower abdominal scars, including after a C-section
Contraindications
Age under 18
Endocrine obesity
Severe chronic and mental illness
Decompensated diabetes
Blood clotting disorders
Cancer
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Severe heart, kidney or liver disease
Temporary contraindications: taking anticoagulants, acute infections, menstruation, inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
Immediately after surgery the patient stays in hospital for 1–3 days, supervised by doctors. Drains are usually removed after two days, stitches after 7 days. For 1.5–2 months you wear a compression binder that supports the abdominal wall and forms a smooth contour. Most of the swelling goes within 30 days; office work is possible after 2–3 weeks. No sports, sauna or heavy lifting for 2–3 months, and in the beginning it is best to sleep on your back with knees bent. At 12 months the scar is fully mature, faded and barely noticeable.
Our specialists
Plastic surgeons with experience and doctors who care about how patients look and feel
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Why patients choose City Medical Centre
Hormonal approach: before surgery an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of obesity, making the long-term result more reliable
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck can be combined with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair in one operation — one anaesthesia and one recovery period
Support until the result
Your surgeon remains available during the whole recovery, and the contract sets the price — no hidden extra charges
Book a consultation
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Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can a tummy tuck be done together with liposuction or diastasis repair?
Yes, combination is permitted and frequent in practice. A tummy tuck is combined with flank and waist liposuction and, after childbirth, with rectus diastasis repair. Recovery with such a combination is shorter; how extensive the procedure will be, the surgeon will tell you at an in-person consultation.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No, it is not a way to lose weight. The goal is to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and restore the abdominal muscle wall. Surgery is performed at a stable weight, so if your weight is still changing, first see a dietitian or endocrinologist.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
Yes, a scar is the unavoidable price of removing excess skin. In a classic tummy tuck it runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, below the underwear or swimsuit line; in a mini tummy tuck the incision is much shorter. With time, the scar fades and becomes thin.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
The surgery does exactly that: it removes sagging skin and the fat apron completely, and the stretch marks below the navel are removed with them. Pulling the upper abdominal skin downward, the surgeon leaves the tummy smooth without an extra lift.
Is the surgery painful?
No, you won't feel pain during the procedure — a tummy tuck takes place under general anaesthesia. In the first days, tightness and soreness appear; painkillers prescribed by the doctor relieve them, and by the end of week one the discomfort eases noticeably.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
The restrictions after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. For the first 2–3 weeks, no physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are off-limits for at least a month. Sport resumes gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.
From what age can you have a tummy tuck, and is there an upper age?
The minimum age is 18, and only if there are no contraindications. There is no upper limit at all: our clinic considers each case individually after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
The difference is the extent of surgery. A mini tummy tuck is performed for a small excess of skin below the navel, with a shorter incision, the navel not moved and faster recovery. A classic tummy tuck removes the whole-abdomen skin-and-fat apron, includes moving the navel and allows full-length diastasis repair of the muscles.
How long does recovery take?
There are three recovery milestones: back to office work after 2–3 weeks, swelling and tightness gone by 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar assessed at 6–12 months when the tissues have fully adapted.
Will the result last with weight gain and after pregnancy?
The removed skin does not grow back, so this part of the result lasts permanently. Your abdomen will stretch again only if you gain significant weight, so keep your weight stable. After a tummy tuck pregnancy is possible, yet it stretches the repaired muscles, and so surgery is planned when your family is complete.
Do you need special preparation for surgery?
Yes, you need to prepare. Smoking, alcohol and medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. A pre-surgery check-up is needed — blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound, GP and anaesthetist consultations — and should be done in advance, not the day before.
When will the result be visible?
Everyone gets the same answer: 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides, the first changes become visible. Two checkpoints follow: 1.5–2 months — interim result; 3–6 months — final contours.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes, a stay in hospital is needed. A classic tummy tuck means 1–2 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
Before a tummy tuck everyone follows the same list: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. The surgeon gives the exact list at the consultation; tests are generally valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, repair is needed only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated, not for everyone. The surgeon identifies diastasis at the examination; if in doubt, it is confirmed by ultrasound. Separated muscles are brought together during the same surgery, without a separate procedure.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
Pregnancy after a tummy tuck isn't forbidden, but the order matters: childbirth first, then surgery. Otherwise the skin and muscles stretch again and part of the result is lost. Surgeons give one piece of advice: if you plan a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, it is required — without the garment recovery is worse: it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, then for about another month during the day. The operating surgeon will name the exact period.
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Tummy tuck in Alexandria step by step
Diastasis is not always part of the picture. Repair is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated: the surgeon sees it at the examination and, if in doubt, it is confirmed by ultrasound. When needed, the muscles are brought together during the tummy tuck itself, with no separate procedure. Patients from Alexandria learn at the consultation whether their case requires it.
Pre-surgery tests should be completed in advance, not the day before. The surgeon gives the exact list at the consultation, and results are usually valid for 10–14 days. Seven to ten days before the operation, stop smoking, alcohol and medicines that affect blood clotting. Anyone in Alexandria preparing for a tummy tuck also sees a GP and an anaesthetist before the surgery date.
The first step costs nothing: the consultation with the surgeon is free. You get an assessment of excess skin and muscle separation, a recommended technique, an explanation of recovery and your personal price. Patients from Alexandria can then decide calmly, with the amount fixed in the contract. Fill in the short form on the page, and a coordinator will call back shortly.
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