Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Repair in Brooklyn
Excess skin and fat off the abdomen, separated muscles repaired: we perform classic and mini tummy tucks that take diastasis and post-pregnancy scars 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?
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is surgery that tightens the front abdominal wall by removing surplus stretched skin and fat. It won't make you lose weight and is no substitute for diet and exercise. Its goal is a flat contour of the abdomen — removing the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and creating a new navel where needed.
It is chosen when, after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss, there is excess skin and diastasis — rectus abdominis muscles that have separated. This is not fixable by diet and exercise: stretched skin does not shrink and separated muscles need surgery to come together. Pregnancy should come 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 operation starts with a horizontal incision above the pubic area; its length depends on the amount of excess tissue. The scar line is planned so underwear and swimwear hide it. The surgeon repairs separated rectus muscles, removes excess skin and fat, repositions the navel and places drains; it takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
A good fit for marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
With a mini tummy tuck, only the lower abdomen is corrected: the incision is shorter and the navel stays in place. It addresses a narrower issue — a small amount of excess skin with diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar as the main concern — and recovery is shorter. The surgeon decides on the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing muscles and skin.
Lower trauma and quicker recovery for minor excess skin.
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
Pre-surgery tests: blood (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, medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped. A week before — no alcohol or smoking, for faster healing. 8 hours before — the last meal.
Surgery day
Meeting your surgeon, marking the skin and fitting compression garments. General anaesthesia is used, and the surgery takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
Post-surgery, the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital with medical supervision.
Recovery
Wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Within 30 days most swelling goes down, office work resumes in 2–3 weeks, and at 3 months the final result is assessed.
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
Pre-surgery tests: blood (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, medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped. A week before — no alcohol or smoking, for faster healing. 8 hours before — the last meal.
Surgery day
Meeting your surgeon, marking the skin and fitting compression garments. General anaesthesia is used, and the surgery takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
Post-surgery, the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital with medical supervision.
Recovery
Wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Within 30 days most swelling goes down, office work resumes in 2–3 weeks, and at 3 months the final result is assessed.
Post-op check-ups
At the clinic's expense until year-end: a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review your results and get more information
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
If you have chronic conditions, please see a clinic doctor first!
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
Silhouette restoration 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: acute infections, inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area, menstruation, anticoagulant use
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
For 1–3 days right after surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed after two days, stitches after 7 days. You wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months; it supports the abdominal wall and shapes a smooth contour. Office work resumes after 2–3 weeks, and most swelling goes within 30 days. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and at first sleeping on your back with knees bent is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature and fades to barely noticeable.
Our specialists
Experienced doctors and plastic surgeons who take care of patients' beauty and health
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Why patients choose City Medical Centre
A hormonal approach: an endocrinologist excludes hormonal causes of obesity before surgery, making the long-term result more reliable
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck can be combined in one operation with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair — one anaesthesia and one recovery period
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 I have a tummy tuck combined with liposuction or diastasis repair?
Yes, it is allowed and very common. Surgeons add liposuction of the flanks and waist to a tummy tuck, and after childbirth also repair rectus diastasis. The combination means a shorter recovery, and at an in-person consultation the surgeon tells you how extensive the procedure will be.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No, it won't make you lose weight. It has a different aim — to take away excess stretched skin and the fat apron and rebuild the abdominal muscle wall. The operation is done at a stable weight; if your weight is still shifting, see a dietitian or endocrinologist first.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
Yes, there will be a scar, since removing excess skin always has that price. A classic tummy tuck leaves an incision across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, below the underwear or swimsuit line; a mini tummy tuck leaves a much shorter one. Over time it fades and thins.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
Removing sagging skin and the fat apron is the very job of this surgery: both are removed fully, taking the stretch marks below the navel with them. The upper abdominal skin is pulled downward, so the tummy is smooth without an additional lift.
Is the surgery painful?
No, the patient feels no pain during the procedure: a tummy tuck is done under general anaesthesia, so nothing is felt. Tightness and soreness appear in the first days and are relieved with painkillers prescribed by the doctor; by the end of the first week the discomfort eases noticeably.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
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.
At what age is a tummy tuck allowed, and is there an upper age limit?
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?
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 have to prepare. 7–10 days before the tummy tuck, stop smoking, alcohol and any medicines affecting blood clotting. A pre-surgery check-up is needed: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound of the leg veins, GP and anaesthetist consultations. Do it well in advance, not the day before.
When will the result be visible?
The answer is identical for all: first changes can be seen 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides. There are then two checkpoints — interim result at 1.5–2 months and final contours at 3–6 months.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes — hospital stay is needed: 1–2 days under medical supervision after a classic tummy tuck, and one day is usually enough after a mini. Recovery continues at home, with the surgeon monitoring it at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
For a tummy tuck, everyone needs the same list: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, tests for infections, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a report from a GP. The surgeon gives the precise list at the consultation, and tests are usually valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, not everyone requires a repair; it is carried out only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. Diastasis is visible to the surgeon at the examination and confirmed by ultrasound if in doubt. During the same surgery the separated muscles are brought together, with no separate procedure.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
Pregnancy after a tummy tuck is allowed, but the order matters — childbirth first and surgery afterwards. Otherwise the skin and muscles will stretch again and part of the result will be lost. Surgeons give a single piece of advice: planning a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, you must wear it — without the garment recovery is worse, as it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. Around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks, then in the daytime for about one more month. The exact period is set by the operating surgeon.
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Classic or mini tummy tuck in Brooklyn
Pregnancy, a C-section or major weight loss can leave behind loose skin and diastasis, the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles. Diet and training cannot fix this: stretched skin does not shrink, and separated muscles do not come back together on their own. That is when women in Brooklyn consider abdominoplasty, which restores both the skin and the muscle wall in one operation.
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 Brooklyn preparing for a tummy tuck also sees a GP and an anaesthetist before the surgery date.
Budget planning starts with a conversation, not a price list. At the free consultation the surgeon explains what your case requires and gives a figure that does not change later: it goes into the contract with no hidden charges. The clinic has 400+ successful surgeries and 10 years of abdominal surgery experience. Patients from Brooklyn simply leave a phone number to begin.
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