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Abdominoplasty in Kigali: Scar and Results
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Tummy tuck results
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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
- 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
- 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.
About the clinic
A clinic where you can feel at ease
Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient
Contact us the way that suits you
We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation
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
- Rectus abdominis diastasis
- Skin folds after weight loss
- Loose abdominal skin
- Stretched skin after pregnancy
- A distorted abdominal contour
Not suitable
- Acute infections
- Significant disease of the heart, kidneys or liver
- Blood clotting disorders
- Under 18 years of age
- 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.
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Prices
You know the price
before surgery
The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.
Tummy tuck
Abdominal contouring
Lipoabdominoplasty
Abdominal contouring with liposuction of the flanks and waist
Other services
- First consultationFree
- Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
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.
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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
How it works
Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge
An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and post-op check-ups.
1Consultation
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.
2Booking 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
3Check-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.
4Surgery
The surgeon performs the tummy tuck with the chosen technique, repairs diastasis if needed and shapes a firmer abdominal contour.
5Inpatient stay
After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision.
6Recovery
After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery.
Recovering after a tummy tuck
Right after surgery the patient stays in hospital for 1–3 days under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed after two days and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months — it supports the abdominal wall and shapes a smooth contour. Most swelling goes within 30 days; 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 knees bent is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature: it fades and is 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
Why patients pick City Medical Centre
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Yes, combining is allowed and is very common in practice. Liposuction of the flanks and waist is added to a tummy tuck, and after childbirth — repair of rectus diastasis. You go through one anaesthesia and one recovery period, and the surgeon will tell you at the consultation how extensive the procedure will be.
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.
Yes, a scar is unavoidable — that is the price of removing excess skin. With a classic tummy tuck the incision crosses the lower abdomen from hip to hip and sits below the line of underwear or a swimsuit; with a mini tummy tuck it is much shorter. The scar fades and thins over time.
The surgery is designed precisely to remove sagging skin and the fat apron — they are taken away completely, and the stretch marks below the navel go too. The surgeon draws the upper abdominal skin downward, so the tummy becomes smooth without an additional lift.
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.
The rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.
The minimum age is 18, only in the absence of contraindications. An upper limit doesn't exist at all — our clinic looks at each case individually, after examination and a health assessment.
The scope of surgery is what differs. A mini tummy tuck deals with a small excess of skin below the navel, so the incision is shorter, the navel stays put and recovery is faster. A classic tummy tuck removes the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, moves the navel and lets the surgeon repair diastasis along the full length of the muscles.
Recovery comes in three milestones: 2–3 weeks until office work is possible, 1.5–2 months until swelling and tightness pass, and 6–12 months until the final result and scar are assessed, once the tissues fully adapt.
Removed skin never grows back; this part of the result is permanent. The abdomen stretches again only with significant weight gain — keep your weight stable. You can get pregnant after a tummy tuck, but pregnancy stretches the repaired muscles, so we plan the surgery once your family is complete.
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.
It's the same for all patients: the first changes show 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling goes down. After that there are two checkpoints — an interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months.
Yes, a hospital stay is needed: after a classic tummy tuck, 1–3 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.
Before a tummy tuck all patients have the same list: blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection testing, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. The surgeon names the exact list at the consultation; tests are usually valid for 10–14 days.
No, not everyone needs a repair: it is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. The surgeon sees diastasis at the examination, and if in doubt it is confirmed by ultrasound. The separated muscles are brought together during the same surgery, with no separate procedure needed.
You can get pregnant after a tummy tuck, but the order matters: childbirth should come first, then surgery. Otherwise, the skin and muscles stretch again and you lose part of the result. Surgeons have one piece of advice: if you plan a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
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.