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Classic and Mini Tummy Tuck in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: price and key facts

Tummy tuck for patients from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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

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Results

Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) results
of our patients

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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

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.

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Tummy tuck from the inside

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About the clinic

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Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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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

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  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

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  • Acute infections
  • Severe heart, kidney or liver conditions
  • Blood coagulation disorders
  • Age below 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Being pregnant 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.

Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
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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
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How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

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

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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

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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.

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Surgery

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

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Inpatient stay

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

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Recovery

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

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How it really happens

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Recovering after a tummy tuck

Straight after surgery the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed on day two, 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 resolves within 30 days, and office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and sleeping on your back with knees bent is advised at first. The scar matures fully by 12 months, fading and becoming 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

What makes patients choose City Medical Centre

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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people ask before booking

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How a tummy tuck works for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria residents

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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 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.

Compression is not optional: without the garment recovery is worse, because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, then for about another month during the day; the operating surgeon names the exact period. For at least a month, sauna, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are off-limits. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria patients receive the full list of restrictions from the surgeon.

A tummy tuck price is personal. It reflects how much excess skin needs removing, whether the navel is repositioned and whether separated muscles are repaired. To find out yours, book a free consultation: the surgeon examines you, answers questions about the scar, recovery and pregnancy planning and confirms the cost. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria residents can apply online or through a messenger.

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The first fortnight: your core sets the pace

A tummy tuck is different from many other cosmetic operations because the part of the body that decides how the first weeks feel is the abdominal wall itself. The operation takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia and is followed by 1–3 days in a hospital ward under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed after two days, and stitches after 7 days. These milestones are the frame of your early recovery. Everything else, from getting out of bed to carrying a shopping bag, happens inside that frame.

The practical rule for the first days is simple: let the abdomen stay supported and avoid pulling on the closure. At first the doctor advises sleeping on your back with the knees bent, so it helps to arrange pillows before the operation rather than after it. Getting up from a lying position, reaching for something low and turning sharply are the movements people most often underestimate. For the first 2–3 weeks, physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements are not allowed. Think about this when you plan your home: move the things you use every day to waist or shoulder height, and keep a chair with arms where you usually sit.

Work is the second question people ask. Office work usually resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting stay off-limits for 2–3 months. If your job involves lifting boxes, moving equipment, helping other people physically or standing for long shifts, tell the coordinator in the very first message. The doctor will then discuss your real duties during the consultation instead of giving a general answer. A person who answers emails and a person who lifts for a living will not have the same timeline, and it is better to know that before a date is booked.

There is one more point that connects the core to everyday comfort. According to the Spanish National Statistics Institute (INE), in the 2020 European Health Survey, 13.7 % of people aged 15 and over reported low back pain. If you are among them, mention it in the consultation. A tummy tuck is not a treatment for back pain, and the doctor will not promise one. But a history of back complaints can change how carefully the first weeks are planned, how you are advised to get in and out of bed, and when you return to physical activity. Where the muscles are separated, diastasis repair is done in the same operation, so no separate procedure is needed. Whether it applies to you is confirmed at the examination, and in doubtful cases by ultrasound.

Compression garments, children and the order of family life

A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months. It supports the abdominal wall and helps shape a smooth contour. In the price of the operation, the garment is fitted on the day of surgery, so you do not have to look for the right size while recovering. Most swelling goes within 30 days. During that period the abdomen can feel tight, and the tightness is the reason daily routines need to be rethought, not only the first week but the following month as well.

Family life is where the practical questions pile up. If you have small children, the first weeks are mostly about who lifts them. Lifting a toddler from a cot, from a car seat or from the floor is exactly the kind of movement that falls under the restriction on heavy lifting and sudden movements. It is useful to agree in advance with your spouse, relatives or friends who will take on these tasks, and for how long. The doctor will not give a single figure that fits everyone, because the restriction depends on your recovery and the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. But planning for 2–3 months of limited lifting is more realistic than hoping for an early return to the old routine.

The order of family plans also matters. A pregnancy after a tummy tuck is possible, but it stretches the repaired muscles. That is why surgery is planned once your family is complete: childbirth first, then the operation. Otherwise the skin and muscles stretch again, and part of the effect is lost. If you are still thinking about another child, say so openly in the first conversation. It is a perfectly acceptable reason to postpone the decision, and the coordinators will not push you toward a date.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a dense city. The municipality has about 383,500 residents on roughly 100.55 km2, which gives a density of 3,814 people per km2, and the terrain rises from 8 m at the lowest point to 300 m at the highest. For recovery this means that the route to a pharmacy, to school or to a check-up can be flat in one district and uphill in another. When you think about short walks, which are usually encouraged as you recover, consider the slope of your own streets and where you can rest. This is a planning question for you and your family, not a medical recommendation, and the doctor will tell you during the consultation how much walking suits your case.

Scar, sunlight and the Atlantic at arm's length

A classic tummy tuck leaves an incision across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, below the underwear or swimsuit line. A mini tummy tuck leaves a much shorter one. The scar goes through stages. By 12 months it is fully mature: it fades and is barely noticeable. There will always be a scar, because removing excess skin has that consequence, and a clear explanation of its length and position is part of an honest consultation.

Sun is the factor that matters most in this city. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria gets about 2,821 hours of sunshine a year, from 179 hours in December to 308 hours in July. A fresh scar is skin that has been through surgery, and the question of how to protect it from direct sun is something to put to the doctor in the consultation, along with when the scar can be exposed. The service guidance is specific about one thing: tanning beds are excluded for at least a month, together with sauna, steam bath, pool, alcohol and smoking. Sauna remains off-limits for 2–3 months, together with sports and heavy lifting.

The sea is the obvious temptation. Las Canteras beach is 3,100 m long and the largest in the city, and La Laja and Las Alcaravaneras add more shoreline. The sea temperature averages 21 °C over the year, with a minimum of 19.1 °C in February and March and a maximum of 23.4 °C in September and October. Those numbers describe the water, not your readiness for it. The restrictions on the pool and sauna are written for the first month, and the date for swimming in the sea is for the doctor to decide at a check-up. A long walk along the promenade in the first weeks is a different question from swimming, and it is better asked than assumed.

Planning your swimwear day is also a reasonable thing to discuss. The incision of the classic technique is placed below the swimsuit line, and the doctor can explain what that means for the type of bottoms you plan to wear. Scars change over months, which is why the check-ups at 3 and 6 months exist, and why the final result is assessed at 6–12 months once the tissues have fully adapted. The first changes appear about 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, followed by an interim result at 1.5–2 months.

Picking a month: winter rain, dry summers and the carnival in February

Season choice is partly about weather and partly about your calendar. The climate in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is mild: for 1981–2010 the average annual maximum was 24.2 °C and the minimum 18.0 °C. January is the coolest month, with a maximum of 20.8 °C and a minimum of 15.0 °C. August is the warmest, with 27.5 °C and 21.6 °C. Humidity averages 66 %, and the trade winds bring fresh, moist air. Since you will wear a compression garment for 1.5–2 months, it is reasonable to think about which part of the year feels more comfortable for you in tight clothing.

Rain is limited. Annual precipitation is about 151 mm over 22 days, with December the wettest month at 31 mm over 4.5 days. From June to August there is practically no rain, and July records 0 mm. This does not change the medical side of recovery, but it can affect small practical things: whether the way to a check-up is easy, whether you want to sit outside in the first weeks, and what the family does while you rest. A winter start means cooler days at the beginning, and a summer start means the compression period passes in the warmest months of the year.

Local events are worth a look at the calendar. The Carnival takes place every February, and its main parade gathers about 200,000 people over a 6 km route. The Fiestas de San Juan, which mark the anniversary of the city's foundation, are held in June. If you plan to take part in any of these, count the weeks backwards. Sport, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and office work is possible after 2–3 weeks. A crowded parade is not a place for a body that is still protecting the abdominal wall, so consider it a planning point rather than a prohibition. The doctor will tell you how your own recovery looks.

A worked example shows how the dates fit together. If an operation took place on 9 November 2026, the stitches would come out around 16 November. Office work could be considered from early December, once 2–3 weeks have passed, and the 3-month check-up would fall in February 2027. The 6-month check-up would be in May 2027, and the scar would reach full maturity at about 12 months, in November 2027. Your own dates will depend on the assessment, and you can build a similar timeline together with the coordinator. If students or people with a fixed academic calendar are reading this, the same logic applies: 2–3 weeks before desk work, 2–3 months before physical activity.

Waiting lists, planning and what the online route covers

Spain's public health system does not generally finance this kind of operation. The common portfolio of services (Royal Decree 1030/2006) excludes techniques whose purpose is 'mere aesthetic or cosmetic improvement', and procedures with an aesthetic aim that are not linked to an accident, illness or congenital malformation are excluded from specialist care. That is the legal framing of the question, and it is worth knowing before you spend time looking for a referral. Breast implants and skin expanders are covered as reparative implants, but not when they are used in aesthetic surgery without such a link.

The waiting-list figures give a sense of the wider situation. According to the National Health System, on 31 December 2025, 853,509 patients were waiting for surgery, with an average wait of 121 days, and 21.6 % had waited more than 6 months. Plastic surgery had the longest average wait of any specialty, at 269 days. In the Canary Islands, 32,131 patients were in structural surgical waiting, with an average of 106 days. These numbers do not describe your case and do not say you should or should not have a procedure. They only explain why many people compare timelines before deciding.

The online consultation is built around a short sequence of steps. You send photos on WhatsApp or Telegram and receive a free assessment from the doctor and the price. The price is fixed in the contract before surgery, and nothing is booked until you confirm the plan and dates. Coordinators reply round the clock, 24/7. The price includes scheduled dressings, scheduled check-ups, a personal coordinator on call, the compression garment fitted on the day of surgery, a stay in a hospital ward with meals, individual recommendations and remote progress monitoring by photos.

Not everyone is a candidate, and the consultation exists to say so. The operation suits rectus diastasis, skin folds after weight loss, loose abdominal skin, skin stretched after pregnancy and a distorted abdominal contour. It does not suit acute infections, severe heart, kidney or liver disease, problems with blood clotting, decompensated diabetes, cancer, skin inflammation in the surgical area, pregnancy and nursing, or age under 18. In Spain, 16.0 % of adults aged 18 and over have obesity and 37.6 % are overweight (INE, European Health Survey 2020). A tummy tuck is not a way to lose weight, and it is done at a stable weight, so if your weight is still changing, the first step is a dietitian or endocrinologist.

Will the Spanish public health system cover a tummy tuck if I live in Las Palmas?

As a rule, no. The common portfolio of the National Health System (Royal Decree 1030/2006) does not finance techniques with the purpose of mere aesthetic or cosmetic improvement, and procedures with an aesthetic aim that are not related to an accident, illness or congenital malformation are excluded from specialist care. If your situation has a medical component, you can describe it to the coordinator in the first message, and the doctor will discuss it during the consultation. The online consultation itself is free and does not oblige you to book anything.

Which season in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is easier for the first weeks after a tummy tuck?

There is no single right answer, because the medical timeline is the same in every month: 1–3 days in hospital, stitches after 7 days, compression for 1.5–2 months and office work after 2–3 weeks. The climate is mild all year, with a January maximum of 20.8 °C and an August maximum of 27.5 °C. The difference is mostly comfort. A winter start means cooler days and the wettest weeks (December averages 31 mm), while a summer start means dry weather and warmer days under the compression garment. Choose the season that fits your work and family calendar, and discuss it with the coordinator.

Can I go to Las Canteras beach during recovery?

Not in the early weeks. For at least a month, the guidance excludes the pool, sauna, steam bath, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking, and sports, sauna and heavy lifting remain off-limits for 2–3 months. Las Canteras is 3,100 m long, and the sea averages 21 °C through the year, but the right date for swimming is set by the doctor at a check-up, not by the water temperature. A short, calm walk is a different matter from swimming, and the doctor can tell you what is suitable at each stage.

How should I plan around the February Carnival?

Count backwards from the date you want to be active. The main parade gathers about 200,000 people over 6 km, which is a crowded setting, and the abdominal wall is still protected in the first 2–3 months (sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for that long). An operation planned for November 2026 would put the 3-month check-up in February 2027, which gives you a clear checkpoint rather than a promise. If the carnival matters to you, tell the coordinator, and the doctor will judge your case at the consultation and the check-ups.

The city has hills. Does that matter for recovery at home?

It can matter for planning. The municipality rises from 8 m above sea level at its lowest point to 300 m at its highest, so the walk from your door to a pharmacy, a shop or a taxi can be flat or uphill depending on the district. Short walks are usually part of recovery, but the doctor sets the amount of activity. Before the operation, think about where you can rest on your usual routes, who can run errands in the first 2–3 weeks, and how you will manage anything that involves lifting.

How far ahead should I do the pre-surgery tests, and how do I fit them in?

The list includes blood and urine tests, a coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report, and the doctor gives the exact list at the consultation. Tests are usually valid for 10–14 days, so do them in advance but not too early. For example, if the operation were set for 9 November 2026, the results should be dated roughly from late October. Smoking, alcohol and medicines affecting blood clotting are discontinued 7–10 days before, so check with the doctor about any regular medicines.

I have back pain and I'm not sure my weight is stable. Can I still ask about a tummy tuck?

Yes, you can ask. In the INE European Health Survey 2020, 13.7 % of people aged 15 and over reported low back pain, so it is a common reason for questions. A tummy tuck is not a treatment for back pain or a way to lose weight. It is performed at a stable weight, and if your weight is still changing, the first step is a dietitian or endocrinologist. Send photos and a short description to the coordinator, and the doctor will tell you whether the operation suits you.

Can the coordinators answer questions at night or during Carnival and San Juan?

Yes. Coordinators answer round the clock, 24/7, on WhatsApp and Telegram, and the first online consultation is free. After surgery you have a personal coordinator on call and remote progress monitoring by photos, in addition to the scheduled check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. This means a question about a dressing, a garment or a restriction does not have to wait for a particular day of the week or a festival.