Tummy Tuck for Patients from Berlin
We remove excess abdominal skin and fat and repair separated muscles. We perform classic and mini tummy tucks, taking diastasis and post-pregnancy scars into account
Guarantee under an official contract
400+ successful surgeries
10 years of abdominal surgery experience
Free consultation
before surgery
What is a tummy tuck
and who is it for?
In a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) the surgeon tightens the front abdominal wall and removes stretched excess skin and fat. It does not replace diet and exercise and is not for weight loss. What it gives is a flat abdominal contour: no overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repaired separated rectus muscles and, if needed, a new navel.
It is chosen when excess skin and diastasis — separated rectus abdominis muscles — remain after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss. Diet and exercise cannot fix this: stretched skin does not shrink and separated muscles do not rejoin without surgery. Pregnancy should be planned 12 months or more later, and surgery is not done while 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 procedure starts with a horizontal incision above the pubic area; the amount of excess tissue decides its length. The scar line is designed to be covered by underwear and swimwear. The surgeon brings separated rectus muscles together, removes excess skin and fat, repositions the navel and places drains over 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Right for marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a caesarean scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
A mini tummy tuck solves a narrower task: only the lower abdomen is corrected, with a shorter incision and no navel repositioning. It suits a small excess of skin where the main issue is diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar, and recovery is shorter. The surgeon picks the technique at an in-person consultation, after assessing the abdominal muscles and skin.
Less trauma and a shorter recovery when excess skin is minor.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
At the visit the surgeon listens to your goals, examines you, assesses the fat deposits and checks for contraindications. A hormone screening is also ordered at City Medical Centre, helping to predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood tests for complete count, coagulation, biochemistry and infections (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), an ECG, a chest X-ray and a GP consultation if needed.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
Medicines affecting clotting stop 2 weeks before, alcohol and smoking stop a week before for faster healing, and the last meal is 8 hours before.
Surgery day
Skin marking, compression garment fitting and a meeting with the surgeon. The surgery lasts 2–4 hours and is done under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Surgeon consultation
At the visit the surgeon listens to your goals, examines you, assesses the fat deposits and checks for contraindications. A hormone screening is also ordered at City Medical Centre, helping to predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood tests for complete count, coagulation, biochemistry and infections (HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), an ECG, a chest X-ray and a GP consultation if needed.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
Medicines affecting clotting stop 2 weeks before, alcohol and smoking stop a week before for faster healing, and the last meal is 8 hours before.
Surgery day
Skin marking, compression garment fitting and a meeting with the surgeon. The surgery lasts 2–4 hours and is done under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Before the year ends, the clinic covers a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to go over results and get more information
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
If chronic conditions apply to you, please consult 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 body shape after childbirth 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: inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area, acute infections, menstruation, anticoagulant use
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
After surgery comes a 1–3 day hospital stay under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days, and stitches are removed after 7 days. The compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months — it supports the abdominal wall and helps shape a smooth contour. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. For 2–3 months there is no sport, sauna or heavy lifting; early on, sleep on your back with your knees bent. The scar is fully mature by 12 months, fading until it is 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
One operation, one anaesthesia, one recovery period: a tummy tuck combined with flank and waist liposuction or diastasis repair
Support until the result
During recovery the surgeon keeps in touch, and the price stated in the contract is fixed, with no hidden extra charges
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Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can a tummy tuck be paired with liposuction or diastasis repair?
Yes — this is allowed and very often done. To a tummy tuck, flank and waist liposuction is added, and after childbirth, rectus diastasis repair. Recovery is shorter with such a combination; the surgeon will describe the extent of the procedure at an in-person consultation.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No, it will not help with weight loss. The goal is another: to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and restore the muscle wall of the abdomen. Surgery is done when weight is stable; if it is still changing, see a dietitian or endocrinologist first.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
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.
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, during the procedure there's no pain: a tummy tuck is under general anaesthesia and nothing is felt. Tightness and soreness show up in the first days and are relieved by painkillers prescribed by the doctor; by the end of the first week, discomfort eases noticeably.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
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.
At what age is a tummy tuck allowed, and is there an upper age limit?
The minimum age is 18 and contraindications must be absent. There is no upper limit: every case at our clinic is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
The key difference is the scope. A mini tummy tuck handles a small excess of skin below the navel — the incision is shorter, the navel isn't moved and you recover faster. A classic tummy tuck takes away the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, repositions the navel and permits diastasis repair along the full muscle length.
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?
Removed skin will not grow back — this part of the result is permanent. Only a significant weight gain stretches the abdomen again; keep your weight stable. Pregnancy remains possible after a tummy tuck, but since it stretches the repaired muscles, surgery is planned once the family is complete.
Do you need special preparation for surgery?
Yes, you must prepare. Stop smoking, alcohol and medicines affecting blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. A pre-surgery check-up is required — blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound, GP and anaesthetist consultations. Complete it ahead of time, 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 hospital stay is necessary. After a classic tummy tuck you spend 1–2 days under medical supervision; after a mini tummy tuck one day is usually sufficient. Then recovery continues at home, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
The same list applies to everyone before a tummy tuck — blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. Your surgeon provides the exact list at the consultation; tests are usually valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, it is not needed by everyone: a repair is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are really separated. The surgeon notices diastasis at the examination, with ultrasound used to confirm it in case of doubt. Separated muscles are brought together in the same surgery, no separate procedure required.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
After a tummy tuck, pregnancy is not forbidden, but keep the order: childbirth first, then surgery. Otherwise skin and muscles stretch again, losing part of the result. Surgeons give one piece of advice: if you are planning a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, it's required; recovery without the garment is worse, since it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, and then during the day for about another month. The exact period is given by the operating surgeon.
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Abdominoplasty in Berlin: a short guide
An overhanging apron of skin, a belly that stays rounded despite training, a stretched area above a C-section scar: these are the usual reasons people in Berlin look into a tummy tuck. The operation tightens the front abdominal wall rather than reducing weight. With a small amount of excess skin, a mini tummy tuck may be enough; with marked changes, the classic technique is chosen.
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 Berlin preparing for a tummy tuck also sees a GP and an anaesthetist before the surgery date.
Start with a free consultation for a tummy tuck in Berlin. The surgeon assesses your abdomen, explains the difference between the classic and mini techniques for your case and gives the final price, which is then recorded in the contract. Apply before the end of the year and the consultation is at the clinic's expense. Write to us in any messenger or use the form on the page.
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