Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Málaga

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, you will have a scar; it is the unavoidable price of taking away excess skin. The classic tummy tuck incision runs from hip to hip across the lower abdomen, under the underwear or swimsuit line, while a mini tummy tuck's is much shorter. With time the scar fades and becomes thin.

The surgery does exactly that: it removes sagging skin and the fat apron completely, and the stretch marks below the navel are removed with them. Pulling the upper abdominal skin downward, the surgeon leaves the tummy smooth without an extra lift.

No, the patient feels no pain during the procedure: a tummy tuck is done under general anaesthesia, so nothing is felt. Tightness and soreness appear in the first days and are relieved with painkillers prescribed by the doctor; by the end of the first week the discomfort eases noticeably.

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.

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 difference is the extent of surgery. A mini tummy tuck is performed for a small excess of skin below the navel, with a shorter incision, the navel not moved and faster recovery. A classic tummy tuck removes the whole-abdomen skin-and-fat apron, includes moving the navel and allows full-length diastasis repair of the muscles.

Recovery has three key points: office work after 2–3 weeks; swelling and tightness resolved by 1.5–2 months; final result and scar assessed at 6–12 months, once the tissues fully adapt.

The skin that was removed won't grow back — that part of the result is permanent. Only significant weight gain will stretch the abdomen again, so it's important to keep a stable weight. Pregnancy after a tummy tuck is possible but stretches the repaired muscles, so surgery is planned when 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 is the same for everyone. When the main swelling subsides, 2 weeks after surgery, the first changes are visible; then there are two checkpoints, 1.5–2 months for an interim result and 3–6 months for the final contours.

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.

Everyone has the same tests before a tummy tuck: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. The surgeon gives you the exact list at the consultation; results are usually valid for 10–14 days.

No, not everyone requires a repair; it is carried out only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. Diastasis is visible to the surgeon at the examination and confirmed by ultrasound if in doubt. During the same surgery the separated muscles are brought together, with no separate procedure.

A tummy tuck doesn't rule out pregnancy, but order matters — first childbirth, then surgery. If not, skin and muscles stretch again and some of the result is lost. The surgeons' advice is simple: if you are planning a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.

Yes, it's required — the garment supports tissues and reduces swelling, and without it recovery is worse. The first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, after that during the day for about another month. The operating surgeon will tell you the exact period.