City Medical Centre · multi-specialty surgery clinicOpen 24/7
EN
Message us on Telegram

Tummy tuck

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Florence

Free consultation

from $2,400

The price is fixed in the contract before surgery

Message us on WhatsApp

Free online consultation · Reply within 15 minutes

Real case
Tummy tuck: a patient's abdomen before and after surgery before after
A flat tummy and a toned silhouette in one operation. Your individual surgical plan and the expected result are discussed at the consultation

Message our coordinator

Free online consultation · Reply within 15 minutes

Message us on Telegram

By messaging us, you agree to our Privacy Policy

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Florence: price and key facts

Tummy tuck for patients from Florence at City Medical Centre: the price is named at the free online consultation and fixed in the contract with no hidden extra charges.

Duration
2–4 hours
Anesthesia
general
Stay
1–3 days
Recovery
back to work after 2–3 weeks
Final result
6–12 months after surgery
How it works
Send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram, get a free doctor assessment and the price, then confirm the plan and dates before anything is booked.

How it works · Tummy tuck prices

Information current as of 24 October 2026

Free online consultation on WhatsApp and Telegram

WhatsAppTelegram

Results

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) results
of our patients

All cases are real patients. Faces and identifying details are hidden.

Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a male patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a male patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
Tummy tuck: a female patient's abdomen before and after surgerybeforeafter
1 of 8

Comparison

Tummy tuck techniques

A tummy tuck is done as a full (classic) or mini operation, or combined with liposuction as lipoabdominoplasty. Compare the scope of surgery, the indications and the expected results to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tummy tuck

Removal of excess skin, abdominal muscle tightening

Tummy tuck diagram: the abdomen before surgery with the incision line, and the result
Main goal
Removal of excess skin, diastasis repair
When it is done
Excess skin after childbirth or weight loss
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

Lipoabdominoplasty

Tummy tuck with added liposuction

Lipoabdominoplasty diagram: the abdomen with fat on the flanks before surgery, and the result
Main goal
Tummy tightening and waist contouring
When it is done
For fat deposits on the flanks and waist
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged for each technique and given for guidance: the scope of correction and rehabilitation depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the surgeon draws up a plan for your case and explains how your tummy tuck will go.

Free, before surgery and with no obligation.

Book a consultation

Tummy tuck from the inside

Book a consultation

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

A doctor and a patient in a clinic ward

Contact us the way that suits you

We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation

By messaging us, you agree to our Privacy Policy

A tummy tuck is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

A surgeon shows a patient on a model and a monitor how the abdominal contour changes after a tummy tuck
  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver conditions
  • Clotting disorders of the blood
  • Under the age of 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

Message us — the coordinator will ask for your photos in the messenger, and the surgeon will tell you whether a tummy tuck suits you. No surgery booking needed.

Find out if it suits me
A surgeon goes through a tummy tuck diagram with a patient at the consultation

Prices

You know the price
before surgery

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
Book a consultation

Find out your tummy tuck plan and price

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.
The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

A nurse talks to a patient in a clinic ward

Message our coordinator

Free online consultation · Reply within 15 minutes

Message us on Telegram

By messaging us, you agree to our Privacy Policy

A patient's abdomen before a tummy tuck in the operating room

all inclusive

What the price includes

From preparation for surgery
to post-op check-ups.

  • All scheduled dressings
  • Scheduled post-op check-ups
  • A personal coordinator on call
  • Compression garments fitted on the day of surgery
  • A stay in a comfortable
    hospital ward with meals
  • Individual recommendations
    for recovery
  • Remote progress monitoring
    by photos
Book a consultation

How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and post-op check-ups.

A doctor shows a patient a tummy tuck diagram on a monitor1

Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles and checks for diastasis, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.

Paying the deposit by card at the clinic reception2

Booking the date
of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

A blood sample tube for tests before a tummy tuck3

Check-up before
surgery

Before surgery you complete a full lab check-up: blood tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and reports from the required specialists.

The surgical team during the operation4

Surgery

The surgeon performs the tummy tuck with the chosen technique, repairs diastasis if needed and shapes a firmer abdominal contour.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision.

A surgeon and a patient in the ward during recovery6

Recovery

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

A doctor discusses the tummy tuck plan with a patient
Book a consultation
A doctor discusses the tummy tuck plan with a patient

How it really happens

Book a consultation

Recovery after a tummy tuck

Right after the operation, 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days and stitches after 7 days. The compression binder stays on for 1.5–2 months, supporting the abdominal wall and shaping a smooth contour. Most swelling passes within 30 days, and you can go back to office work after 2–3 weeks. Sport, sauna and heavy lifting are ruled out for 2–3 months; it's advised to sleep on your back with knees bent early on. After 12 months the scar is fully mature — faded and barely noticeable.

Post-op check-ups

After 7 days, at 3 months and at 6 months. Until the end of the year, get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense

Advantages

Reasons to choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon discusses the tummy tuck plan with a patient at the consultation

Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess your abdominal skin and muscles. The surgeon explains what changes are possible, chooses the correction technique and answers your questions.

A surgeon on a video call with a patient after surgery

We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

A surgeon shows a patient a model and tummy tuck diagrams

A beautiful contour that fits your figure

We choose the correction technique based on your skin, muscles and figure. Our aim is a harmonious abdominal contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body.

A patient writes down a convenient visit time in her planner

Your schedule is our priority

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

A surgeon shows a patient the fixed price of surgery with no extra charges

Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the extent of correction, and you get a clear price for the surgery — no surprises on the way to the result you want.

A surgeon visits a patient in the hospital ward after surgery

Round-the-clock care after surgery

Recovery starts in a comfortable hospital ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

Other services of our clinic

About abdominoplasty for patients from Florence

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 Florence 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.

Preparation is straightforward. Two weeks before surgery, medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped; a week before, alcohol and smoking are ruled out for faster healing; the last meal is eight hours before. On the day, you meet the surgeon, the skin is marked and compression garments are fitted. The operation takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia. This is the plan for everyone in Florence.

How much is a tummy tuck in Florence? The answer comes at a free consultation: the surgeon examines the abdominal muscles and skin, chooses a classic or mini technique and decides whether diastasis repair or liposuction should be added. Only then is the price calculated and written into the contract. Send a request or message us in any messenger to get started.

Stories of well-known people

Well-known people who spoke openly about this operation, in their own words.

All stories about this operation →

Choosing the season: Florence heat, winter damp and the compression binder

A tummy tuck is planned around a calendar as much as around anatomy. The operation itself takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia, followed by 1–3 days in hospital. Then comes a long, quiet stretch at home. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months. The scar needs about 12 months to mature fully. For someone living in Florence, these timelines meet a very particular climate, and it is worth looking at the numbers before choosing a month.

The long-term climate records for 1991–2020 show a hot summer. The mean high in July is 32.3 °C with a mean low of 18.4 °C, and August is almost identical at 32.4 °C and 18.5 °C. Across a year there are on average 71 days when the maximum reaches 30 °C or more. Wearing a firm compression garment under clothes on days like that is a very different experience from wearing it in March. The binder supports the abdominal wall and shapes the contour, so it is not something to take off because the weather is warm. If your recovery weeks fall in July or August, plan for light, loose clothing, shade, and a cool bedroom for the nights when you sleep on your back with your knees bent.

Winter has its own character. The January mean high is 11.2 °C and the mean low is 2.1 °C, with about 28.5 days a year when the minimum drops below freezing. Autumn is the wettest part of the year: November averages 115.3 mm of rain and October 105.1 mm, against 24.6 mm in July. Annual relative humidity is 66.7%, rising to 71.5% in January. In practical terms, cold and damp months mean you will spend more time indoors during the first weeks. That suits recovery, because office work usually resumes after 2–3 weeks and most swelling goes within 30 days. A damp day is a good reason to stay in rather than test the limits of the lifting and exertion restrictions.

Here is how the arithmetic can look. Suppose the operation were set for early December 2026. The first two or three weeks fall in the holiday period, with 8 December, 25 and 26 December and 6 January as national holidays. Many people find it easier to be away from the desk while the rest of the country slows down. Swelling would mostly settle by the start of January, and office work could resume in the second half of that month. The binder would be worn until roughly the end of January or the middle of February. Sports and heavy lifting would stay off the list until about February or March 2027. By the time the weather warms up, the most demanding part of recovery is behind you. This is only an illustration. The real dates are agreed with your coordinator after the doctor has assessed the photos from your free online consultation.

A summer schedule is also possible. It needs more discipline: more shade, more attention to clothing, and a clear plan for the 2–3 months without sport. Neither season is right or wrong. What matters is that the period when you wear the binder and avoid exertion fits your real life, and that you do not rush the end date.

Core, lifting and bending: the first weeks at work and at home

The core is the heart of a tummy tuck. Excess skin and fat are removed, and where the rectus abdominis muscles have actually separated, they are brought together in the same operation. Because the muscular wall has been worked on, the first weeks are about protecting it. For the first 2–3 weeks, physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are not allowed. Sport comes back gradually and only with the approval of the operating doctor. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting stay off-limits for 2–3 months overall. Seeing that written down is one thing. Walking through a normal day at home and at work and spotting each point where you would bend or lift is more useful.

Start in the kitchen and the bathroom. Heavy pots, a full laundry basket, a bag of shopping, a box from a low shelf: all of these are tasks to hand to someone else or rearrange. Move what you use daily to waist or chest height before the operation. Sleeping on your back with your knees bent is advised at first, so arrange pillows in advance and check that you can get in and out of bed without pushing hard with your abdomen. Drains are usually removed after two days and stitches after 7 days. During those early days, simple things such as standing up from a low sofa deserve some planning.

Work is a separate question. Office work usually resumes after 2–3 weeks. That is a general milestone, not a promise, and it assumes a desk job without lifting. If your day involves carrying boxes, standing for long hours, or moving equipment, say so during the online consultation. The doctor can then discuss with you how to approach the return, and a workplace conversation about lighter duties is worth having before the operation, not after. In a university city with a large student population, many people work in libraries, offices, shops and service jobs. The common thread is that a spoken plan with your employer, made early, is easier than an improvised one.

A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss operation, and the same logic applies to your daily load. It is performed at a stable weight, and the repaired muscle wall has to settle before it is asked to do heavy work. If you feel a pull or tightness, that is a reason to stop and rest, not to push through. Tightness and soreness appear over the first days and are eased with the painkillers prescribed by your doctor. Discomfort noticeably eases by the end of the first week.

Between the milestones, the coordinator is available on WhatsApp and Telegram round the clock. Progress is monitored remotely by photos, and check-ups are scheduled at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. If a movement at home feels wrong, or you are unsure whether it counts as heavy lifting, you can ask in writing and attach a photo instead of waiting for the next check-up.

Compression, scar care and the Tuscan sun

Two things from the standard recovery plan shape everyday life more than any others: the compression binder and the scar. The binder is worn for 1.5–2 months. It supports the abdominal wall and helps form a smooth contour, and compression garments are fitted on the day of the operation. Treat the binder as part of the treatment, not an accessory. Keep a spare if your doctor agrees, so you can wash one while wearing the other, and ask during the consultation how it should be fitted and when it can be adjusted.

The scar from a classic tummy tuck runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, below the underwear or swimsuit line. A mini tummy tuck leaves a much shorter one. Either way, a scar is the unavoidable price of removing excess skin. By 12 months it is fully mature: it fades and is barely noticeable. The word to hold on to is 'matures'. During those months it changes, and early redness or firmness is not a verdict on the final appearance.

Florence is a sunny city. The records show 2,246.3 hours of sunshine a year, with July reaching 313.1 hours and January only 93.0. The mean daily sunshine percentage is 50% across the year. For a fresh scar, that has a clear practical meaning: the sunniest months are the ones when a swimsuit or light clothing is most tempting. The recovery plan already says to avoid tanning beds, pool, sauna and steam bath for at least a month, along with alcohol and smoking. Ask the doctor during the online consultation how to protect the scar from direct sun as the months pass, and follow that advice instead of general internet tips. Because the scar sits below the swimsuit line, covering it is straightforward, but it does require a habit.

Seasons matter here as well. If the operation takes place in autumn or winter, the scar will go through its first spring and summer while still maturing, which is exactly when sun exposure is highest. If it takes place in late spring, the first weeks coincide with strong sun and heat, but the scar will be more mature by the following summer. Neither is automatically better. Think about which period will be easier for you to stay careful in, and plan clothing for it.

Humidity and heat deserve a short mention too. In July relative humidity averages 60.6%, lower than the winter figure, but high temperatures still make a binder uncomfortable. Keep the skin around the binder clean and dry, and follow the dressing schedule: all scheduled dressings and post-op check-ups are included in the plan. If you notice anything unusual under the compression, send a photo to the coordinator. Do not wait for the next appointment.

Family life around the recovery

Many people who ask about a tummy tuck have had children, and family life is exactly where the recovery plan collides with reality. Stretched skin after pregnancy and separated abdominal muscles are among the main reasons for the operation. The same family, though, may include a toddler who wants to be picked up, a school-age child who needs lifts to activities, and a spouse who works long hours. The restriction on heavy lifting and sudden movements for 2–3 weeks, and on heavy lifting generally for 2–3 months, is where you need practical help, so arrange it before the operation.

Sit down with your spouse, a relative or a friend and divide the tasks for the first weeks. Who carries the shopping? Who does the school run? Who lifts a small child into the car seat or the bath? Plan a way for young children to climb onto the sofa to sit with you instead of being picked up. Explain to older children in simple terms that you will be resting and that hugs will be gentle for a while. These conversations are far easier before the operation than during it.

The order of events also matters. A pregnancy after a tummy tuck is possible, but it stretches the repaired muscles, which is why the operation is planned once your family is complete. Childbirth should come first and surgery second. Otherwise the skin and muscles stretch again and part of the effort is lost. Weight also needs to be stable. Skin that has been removed does not regrow, but the abdomen can stretch again with significant weight gain. If your weight is still changing, the recommendation is to see a dietitian or endocrinologist first.

Local calendar events can help with planning, as long as you treat them as reference points. The Scoppio del Carro takes place on Easter Sunday, which falls on 28 March 2027, and Easter Monday is a national holiday. The Calcio Fiorentino is held in the third week of June, with the final on 24 June, the day of St John the Baptist and the city's patron-saint holiday. If you want to take part in family gatherings around those dates without restrictions, count backwards. An operation in late autumn 2026 would put the 2–3 month limit on sport, sauna and heavy lifting well before Easter. A spring operation would not. Every Sunday is also a holiday in Italy, which means your helpers are likely to be free at the weekend, and that is useful when you plan the first days after returning home.

Finally, think about your own energy. The first week brings tightness and soreness. Swelling mostly goes within 30 days, the interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours appear at 6–12 months. Family members who know this timeline are less likely to expect you to be back to normal in a fortnight. Share the outline of the plan, and let the coordinator answer questions from your spouse or relatives on WhatsApp or Telegram if that helps.

Coverage in Italy and preparing for the operation

Italy's national health service, the SSN, was established in 1978. It provides universal coverage to citizens and residents and is run on a regional basis, with national Essential Levels of Care setting the framework. Purely aesthetic surgery, however, is not paid for by the SSN. The wording used by an Italian financial publication in January 2024 is that it is accessible only through private services. The SSN does cover reconstructive surgery after trauma, burns or mastectomy, and defined functional cases, for example eyelid surgery when vision is reduced by at least 60%, or nose surgery for severe septal deviation or breathing problems.

The same source adds that procedures needed to reduce the risks of severe obesity are reimbursable, including bariatric surgery, and it lists post-obesity abdominoplasty in that group. Treat this with caution. It is a secondary source, and whether a particular person qualifies is decided by the public health service, not by a website or by us. For context, the bariatric criteria in Italy include a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more, or a BMI of 35–39.9 with one or more obesity-related diseases, failed conservative therapy, adult age, and abstaining from alcohol, drugs and smoking for at least 6 weeks before surgery. If you have had major weight loss, ask your health service what applies in your case. If you decide to go the private route, our free online consultation lets you compare options without any obligation to book.

Waiting times are another consideration. They are described as usually up to a few months in the big public facilities and up to a few weeks in private facilities contracted with the SSN, although no official waiting-list figure was found. This is general background, not a forecast. It may help you decide whether waiting for a public pathway fits your situation.

The population picture gives some context. National health data for 2023 show that 46.3% of Italian adults are overweight or obese, with 34.6% overweight and 11.8% obese, up from 10.3% in 2013. That is a reminder that weight management and body contouring belong in a wider conversation. A tummy tuck is not a way to lose weight. The recommendation is to operate at a stable weight, and decompensated diabetes appears among the reasons it is not suitable. The list of unsuitable situations also includes acute infections, severe disease of the heart, kidneys or liver, blood clotting problems, cancer, skin inflammation in the surgical area, pregnancy and nursing, and age under 18.

Preparation is practical. Smoking, alcohol and medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped 7–10 days before the operation. The pre-surgery check-up includes blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray, a leg vein ultrasound, and reports from a GP and an anaesthetist. Tests are usually valid for 10–14 days, so they should be done in advance but not too early. The doctor gives the exact list during the consultation. You can start by sending photos to the coordinator on WhatsApp or Telegram, and you will get an assessment and a plan. Nothing is booked until you confirm the plan and dates.

Is summer in Florence a poor time to recover from a tummy tuck?

It is not poor, but it needs more planning. The July mean high is 32.3 °C and August 32.4 °C, and there are on average 71 days a year with a maximum of 30 °C or more. The compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months and should not be removed because of the heat. Light clothing, shade, a cool place to sleep on your back with your knees bent, and care with sun on the scar all help. Cooler months can feel easier, but the scar then goes through its first summer while still maturing. The final choice depends on which period you can handle more carefully.

Will the Italian public health service pay for a tummy tuck?

Purely aesthetic surgery is not paid by the SSN, which covers reconstructive and defined functional cases. A January 2024 article also lists post-obesity abdominoplasty among procedures related to reducing the risks of severe obesity, but it is a secondary source and eligibility is decided by the public health service. If you believe you may qualify, ask your health service first. If your case is private, you can start with the free online consultation, send photos, and get an assessment without any obligation to book.

How do Italian public holidays affect planning?

They can be useful. The national holidays include 1 January, 6 January, Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August, 4 October, 1 November, 8 December, 25 December and 26 December, and every Sunday is a holiday. If office work resumes after 2–3 weeks, a period that includes several of these days lets you take fewer working days. For example, an operation in early December 2026 would have 8 December, 25 and 26 December and 6 January in the recovery period. Check with your employer how leave works before agreeing dates.

I want to be active by Easter 2027 or by June. How early should I plan?

Count backwards. Sport, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and the binder is worn for 1.5–2 months. Easter Sunday in 2027 is on 28 March, so an operation in the autumn would leave those restrictions well behind. The Calcio Fiorentino final is on 24 June. Remember that the interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months, so full recovery may continue after you are back to normal life. The coordinator will help you set dates after the consultation.

How does an online consultation work if I live in Florence?

You message the coordinator on WhatsApp or Telegram, send photos, and receive a free assessment from the doctor. The coordinator answers round the clock. The plan and dates are confirmed before anything is booked. After the operation, progress is monitored remotely by photos, and check-ups are scheduled at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. A personal coordinator stays on call, so you can ask about dressings, the binder or movements at home in writing.

What should I arrange at home before the operation?

Think about lifting and bending. For the first 2–3 weeks, physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are not allowed, and heavy lifting stays off-limits for 2–3 months. Move daily items to waist height, prepare pillows for sleeping on your back with your knees bent, and ask a spouse, relative or friend to help with shopping, laundry and young children. Do your pre-surgery tests in advance, since they are usually valid for 10–14 days. Stop smoking, alcohol and medicines affecting blood clotting 7–10 days before.

Does major weight loss change how I prepare?

A stable weight is needed before a tummy tuck, because a tummy tuck is not a weight-loss method. If your weight is still changing, the recommendation is to see a dietitian or endocrinologist first. Skin folds after weight loss are one of the indications, and the doctor will assess your skin and muscles during the consultation. Decompensated diabetes is among the situations where the operation is not suitable. In Italy, bariatric criteria include a BMI of at least 40, or 35–39.9 with related diseases, so ask your health service which pathway applies to you.