Tummy Tuck in Budapest: Free Consultation
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
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What is a tummy tuck
and who is it for?
Surgical tightening of the front abdominal wall with removal of excess stretched skin and fat — that is a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). It is not a weight-loss method and doesn't replace diet or exercise. The goal is a flat contour: removing the skin-and-fat apron that hangs over, repairing separated rectus muscles and, if needed, creating a new navel.
After childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss, excess skin and diastasis — separated rectus abdominis muscles — may remain, and that is when it is chosen. Diet and exercise can't solve this: stretched skin won't shrink and separated muscles won't rejoin without surgery. Pregnancy should be planned 12 months or more later; no surgery 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.
Suits a C-section scar, rectus diastasis and marked excess skin.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
A mini tummy tuck covers a narrower issue: correction of the lower abdomen only, a shorter incision and no moving of the navel. It suits a small amount of excess skin when diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar is the main concern; recovery is shorter in this case. The surgeon chooses the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing the abdominal muscles and skin.
Minor excess skin? Less trauma and a shorter recovery.
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 (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
On the day: meeting the surgeon, skin marking, fitting of compression garments. Then 2–4 hours of surgery under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
Medical supervision in hospital continues for 1–3 days after the surgery.
Recovery
1.5–2 months in a compression binder. Most of the swelling is gone within 30 days; you can return to office work 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 (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
On the day: meeting the surgeon, skin marking, fitting of compression garments. Then 2–4 hours of surgery under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
Medical supervision in hospital continues for 1–3 days after the surgery.
Recovery
1.5–2 months in a compression binder. Most of the swelling is gone within 30 days; you can return to office work after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense until the end of the year
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Have chronic conditions? Please consult one of the clinic's doctors!
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
Getting your silhouette back 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 area to be treated, menstruation, use of anticoagulants
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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
Skilled plastic surgeons and doctors who look after 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
Hormone-aware approach: before surgery, an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of obesity, making long-term results more reliable
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck may be done together with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair in one operation — a single anaesthesia and recovery period
Support until the result
Throughout recovery the surgeon stays in contact; the contract fixes the price, 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, combining is allowed and very common in practice. Flank and waist liposuction is added to a tummy tuck, and after childbirth rectus diastasis repair. Recovery with such a combination is shorter, and at an in-person consultation the surgeon will tell you how extensive the procedure will be.
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?
Exactly this is what the surgery does: sagging skin and the fat apron are removed completely, and stretch marks below the navel disappear with them. The surgeon brings the upper abdominal skin downward, so the tummy is smooth without an extra 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?
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 is a tummy tuck performed, and is there a maximum age?
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.
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?
Recovery follows three milestones — office work after 2–3 weeks, the end of swelling and tightness by 1.5–2 months, and assessment of the final result and scar at 6–12 months, when tissues have fully adapted.
Will the result last with weight gain and after pregnancy?
Removed skin does not grow back, so that part of the result is permanent. The abdomen will stretch again only with significant weight gain, so keep your weight stable. Pregnancy after a tummy tuck is possible, but it stretches the repaired muscles, which is why surgery is planned once your family is complete.
Do you need special preparation for surgery?
Yes, preparation is needed. 7–10 days before a tummy tuck, stop smoking, alcohol and medicines that affect blood clotting. You need a pre-surgery check-up: blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound, and GP and anaesthetist consultations. Do it in advance, not the day before.
When will the result be visible?
The answer is the same for everyone: first changes are visible 2 weeks after surgery, once the main swelling subsides. Then come two checkpoints: 1.5–2 months for an interim result and 3–6 months for the final contours.
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?
The pre-tummy-tuck list 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. Tests are usually valid for 10–14 days, and the surgeon gives the exact list at the consultation.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, repair isn't for everyone: it is done only if the rectus abdominis muscles are truly separated. Diastasis is seen by the surgeon during the examination and, where there is doubt, confirmed with ultrasound. The muscles are brought together in the same surgery, without a separate procedure.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck doesn't rule out pregnancy, but order matters — first childbirth, then surgery. If not, skin and muscles stretch again and some of the result is lost. The surgeons' advice is simple: 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 — the garment supports tissues and reduces swelling, and without it recovery is worse. The first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, after that during the day for about another month. The operating surgeon will tell you the exact period.
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Abdominoplasty in Budapest: a short guide
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is surgical tightening of the front abdominal wall that removes excess stretched skin and fat. It is not a weight-loss method and does not replace diet or exercise. For patients from Budapest, the goal is a flat abdominal contour: removing the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and, where needed, creating a new navel.
Here is the route in brief. Consultation and hormone screening. Tests: blood and urine, coagulation, biochemistry, infections, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. Surgery lasting 2–4 hours. One to three days in hospital. A compression binder, then check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Patients in Budapest follow this same sequence from start to finish.
Combining procedures can make the plan more efficient: a tummy tuck with flank and waist liposuction or diastasis repair is done under one anaesthesia with one recovery period. The price for such a combination, as for a standalone operation, is set after a free consultation and fixed in the contract. People in Budapest can book that consultation through the form or any messenger.
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