Abdominal Wall Tightening in Belgrade

No, weight loss is not what it does. Its purpose is to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and to restore the abdominal muscle wall. We operate at a stable weight; if your weight is still changing, start with a dietitian or endocrinologist.

Yes, a scar is unavoidable — that is the price of removing excess skin. With a classic tummy tuck the incision crosses the lower abdomen from hip to hip and sits below the line of underwear or a swimsuit; with a mini tummy tuck it is much shorter. The scar fades and thins over time.

That is exactly the purpose of the surgery: sagging skin and the fat apron are removed entirely, along with stretch marks below the navel. The upper abdominal skin is pulled downward by the surgeon, leaving a smooth tummy with no extra lift needed.

No, the procedure is painless: the tummy tuck is done under general anaesthesia, so the patient feels nothing. The first days bring tightness and soreness, eased with doctor-prescribed painkillers; the discomfort drops noticeably by the end of the first week.

After a tummy tuck, the restrictions are identical for everyone. During the first 2–3 weeks there should be no physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are off-limits for a month or more. Sport resumes gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. You wear compression garments for another 4–8 weeks.

The lowest age is 18, provided there are no contraindications. There's no upper limit whatsoever: each case at our clinic is reviewed individually following an examination and health assessment.

The scope of surgery is what differs. A mini tummy tuck deals with a small excess of skin below the navel, so the incision is shorter, the navel stays put and recovery is faster. A classic tummy tuck removes the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, moves the navel and lets the surgeon repair diastasis along the full length of the muscles.

Think of recovery in three milestones: office work is possible after 2–3 weeks, swelling and tightness go by 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar are evaluated at 6–12 months after the tissues have fully adapted.

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.

Yes, preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before.

The answer is the same for everyone: the first changes are visible 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides. Then there are two checkpoints: 1.5–2 months — an interim result, 3–6 months — the final contours.

Yes, you need to stay in hospital: 1–2 days under medical supervision for a classic tummy tuck, usually one day for a mini tummy tuck. Recovery goes on at home, with the surgeon checking on it at scheduled check-ups.

The list before a tummy tuck is the same for everyone: 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 usually valid for 10–14 days.

No, not everyone needs it. The repair is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. At the examination the surgeon sees diastasis, and in doubtful cases ultrasound confirms it. The muscles are brought together in the same surgery, so no separate procedure is needed.

Pregnancy after a tummy tuck is not forbidden, but the order matters: childbirth first, then surgery. Otherwise 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.

Yes, it's required, since without the garment recovery is worse — it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. You wear it around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks and then in the daytime for roughly another month. Your operating surgeon gives the exact period.