Tummy Tuck for Patients from Detroit
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 the choice when excess skin and diastasis (separated rectus abdominis muscles) remain after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss. This can't be fixed with diet or exercise, since stretched skin doesn't shrink and separated muscles don't close without surgery. Pregnancy is planned 12 months or more later, and surgery is not performed 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 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.
Suitable for marked excess skin, diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
The mini tummy tuck targets a narrower issue — correcting only the lower abdomen through a shorter incision, without moving the navel. It is used when excess skin is small and the main concern is diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar; recovery is then shorter. After assessing the abdominal muscles and skin at an in-person consultation, the surgeon chooses the technique.
For 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
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
Medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped 2 weeks before. A week before, no alcohol or smoking, so healing is faster. The last meal is 8 hours before.
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 the operation, 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision.
Recovery
You wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling resolves within 30 days and you can go back to office work after 2–3 weeks; the final result is judged 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
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
Medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped 2 weeks before. A week before, no alcohol or smoking, so healing is faster. The last meal is 8 hours before.
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 the operation, 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision.
Recovery
You wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling resolves within 30 days and you can go back to office work after 2–3 weeks; the final result is judged at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Until the end of the year, your post-surgery consultation with the surgeon — reviewing results and getting more information — is free of charge
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Please speak with a clinic physician if you have chronic conditions!
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
Bringing back the silhouette after pregnancy 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
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
Experienced plastic surgeons and doctors who value patients' health and beauty
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
Liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair can be added to a tummy tuck in one operation, with one anaesthesia and one recovery period
Support until the result
The surgeon stays in touch throughout recovery, and the price is fixed in the contract 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, there will be a scar — you can't remove excess skin without one. In a classic tummy tuck the incision crosses the lower abdomen from hip to hip and stays below the underwear or swimsuit line; a mini tummy tuck needs a much shorter one. Over time the scar fades and thins out.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
Removing sagging skin and the fat apron is exactly what this surgery does: they are removed completely, and stretch marks below the navel go with them. The surgeon pulls the upper abdominal skin down, so the tummy ends up smooth without an extra lift.
Is the surgery painful?
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.
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.
From what age is a tummy tuck performed, and is there a maximum age?
18 is the minimum age, and only without contraindications. There's no upper limit at all: at our clinic, each case is considered individually after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
The difference is in the scope of surgery. A mini tummy tuck is for a small excess of skin below the navel: the incision is shorter, the navel is not moved and recovery is faster. A classic one removes the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, moves the navel and allows diastasis repair along the full length of the muscles.
How long does recovery take?
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.
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, 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 doesn't vary: first changes are seen 2 weeks after surgery, after the main swelling subsides. Next, two checkpoints — 1.5–2 months for the interim result, 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 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.
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?
Pregnancy is not forbidden after a tummy tuck, but the right order is childbirth first, then surgery. Otherwise skin and muscles stretch again, and part of the result is lost. The one piece of advice surgeons give: if a child is planned, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
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.
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Classic or mini tummy tuck in Detroit
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 Detroit learn at the consultation whether their case requires it.
It all begins with a surgeon consultation: the doctor listens to your wishes, examines the abdomen and rules out contraindications, and a hormone screening is ordered to help predict the long-term result. Patients from Detroit then complete a check-up: blood tests including a coagulation panel, biochemistry and infections, ECG and chest X-ray, all available at the clinic with no waiting.
Start with a free consultation for a tummy tuck in Detroit. 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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