Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Repair in Genoa
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?
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) tightens the front of the abdominal wall surgically, removing extra stretched skin and fat. It is not for weight loss and doesn't take the place of diet and exercise. The target is a flat abdomen: the overhanging skin-and-fat apron removed, separated rectus muscles repaired and a new navel created if 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
A classic tummy tuck starts with a horizontal incision above the pubic area; how long it is depends on the excess tissue. The scar is placed so underwear and swimwear cover it. The surgeon repairs the separated rectus muscles, removes excess skin and fat, moves the navel and places drains, taking 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Suits significant excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
In a mini tummy tuck the scope is narrower: the surgeon corrects just the lower abdomen, the incision is shorter and the navel is not repositioned. It is used for small excess skin when the main concern is diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar, and recovery is shorter. The technique is chosen at an in-person consultation, once the abdominal muscles and skin are assessed.
Shorter recovery and less trauma where excess skin is minor.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon listens to you, performs an examination, assesses fat deposits and rules out contraindications. At City Medical Centre there is also a hormone screening — useful for predicting the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood work — complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry and infection tests for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis — with an ECG, chest X-ray and, if required, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks ahead — no medicines that affect blood clotting. A week ahead — no alcohol or smoking, for quicker healing. 8 hours ahead — the final 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
A compression binder for 1.5–2 months; most swelling disappears within 30 days; office work after 2–3 weeks; final result assessed at 3 months.
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon listens to you, performs an examination, assesses fat deposits and rules out contraindications. At City Medical Centre there is also a hormone screening — useful for predicting the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Blood work — complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry and infection tests for HIV, hepatitis and syphilis — with an ECG, chest X-ray and, if required, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks ahead — no medicines that affect blood clotting. A week ahead — no alcohol or smoking, for quicker healing. 8 hours ahead — the final 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
A compression binder for 1.5–2 months; most swelling disappears within 30 days; office work after 2–3 weeks; final result assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
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
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Chronic illness? Please talk to a doctor at the clinic 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
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: menstruation, anticoagulant use, acute infections, inflammatory skin conditions in the area treated
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
Right after surgery the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months to support the abdominal wall and shape a smooth contour. Most swelling goes within 30 days, and office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months; at first, sleeping on your back with bent knees is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature — it fades and is 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
Pre-surgery hormonal approach: an endocrinologist rules out hormonal reasons for obesity, making the long-term result more dependable
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck can be combined with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair in one operation — one anaesthesia and one recovery period
Support until the result
Throughout recovery the surgeon stays in contact; the contract fixes the price, with no hidden extra charges
Book a consultation
Call or message us —
our coordinator will contact you shortly
and book your consultation
Book a consultation
Call or message us —
our coordinator will contact you shortly
and book your consultation
Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can I have a tummy tuck combined 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 will not help you lose weight; the goal is different. It removes excess stretched skin and the fat apron and restores the abdominal muscle wall. Surgery is done at a stable weight — if yours is still changing, first consult a dietitian or endocrinologist.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
Yes, there will be a scar — the unavoidable cost of removing excess skin. In a classic tummy tuck the incision runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, below the underwear or swimsuit line; in a mini tummy tuck it is much shorter. Over 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, there's no pain in the procedure: with general anaesthesia for a tummy tuck, nothing is felt. The first days bring tightness and soreness that painkillers prescribed by the doctor relieve, and the discomfort eases noticeably by the end of the first week.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
Everyone follows the same restrictions after a tummy tuck. The first 2–3 weeks — no exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements. At least one month — no sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol or smoking. Sport returns gradually and only if the surgeon approves. Compression garments — another 4–8 weeks.
What age can a tummy tuck be done from, and is there any upper limit?
Patients must be 18 or older and have no contraindications. There is simply no upper limit: at our clinic each case is weighed individually after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
The scope of surgery makes the difference. For a small excess of skin below the navel, a mini tummy tuck is done: shorter incision, navel stays in place, faster recovery. The classic version removes the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, moves the navel and makes it possible to repair diastasis along the full length of the muscles.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery has three milestones: office work is possible after 2–3 weeks, swelling and tightness pass by 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar are assessed at 6–12 months, once 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, preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before.
When will the result be visible?
The answer is the same for everyone: the first changes are visible 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling subsides. Then there are two checkpoints: 1.5–2 months — an interim result, 3–6 months — the final contours.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes, a hospital stay is needed: after a classic tummy tuck, 1–2 days under medical supervision; after a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. Recovery continues at home, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
Everyone gets the same list before a tummy tuck: blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, an ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. At the consultation the surgeon gives the exact list; tests are usually valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, not everyone needs it. The repair is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. At the examination the surgeon sees diastasis, and in doubtful cases ultrasound confirms it. The muscles are brought together in the same surgery, so no separate procedure is needed.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
Pregnancy following a tummy tuck isn't forbidden; what matters is the order: childbirth first, then surgery. Otherwise the skin and muscles stretch again and some of the result is lost. Surgeons offer one piece of advice — if you plan a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, it is required — recovery is worse without the garment: it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, then during the day for about another month. The operating surgeon will name the exact period.
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Tummy tuck in Genoa: from consultation to result
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 Genoa learn at the consultation whether their case requires it.
Recovery has three milestones. Office work is possible after 2–3 weeks, swelling and tightness pass by 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar are assessed at 6–12 months once tissues have adapted. Most swelling goes within 30 days. Sport, sauna and heavy lifting wait 2–3 months, and sleeping on your back with knees bent is advised at first. The same timeline applies to Genoa patients.
Nothing about the cost is hidden. The surgeon sets the price for abdominoplasty after a free in-person examination, and that amount is fixed in the contract. The surgeon stays in touch throughout recovery, and check-ups are part of the plan. For people from Genoa, the fastest way to get an exact figure is to leave a request; a coordinator will call and book a time.
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