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Tummy Tuck in Mbarara: Methods and Recovery

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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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About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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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

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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 disease
  • Clotting disorders of the blood
  • Being under 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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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

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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.
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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.

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.

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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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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.

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 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.

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Tummy tuck in Mbarara: 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 Mbarara learn at the consultation whether their case requires it.

Here is the route in brief. Consultation and hormone screening. Tests: blood and urine, coagulation, biochemistry, infections, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. Surgery lasting 2–4 hours. One to three days in hospital. A compression binder, then check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. Patients in Mbarara follow this same sequence from start to finish.

How much is a tummy tuck in Mbarara? 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.

Mbarara and why a tummy tuck is planned here with care

Mbarara is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in the country after Kampala. It received city status when the cabinet approved it in May 2019, and the status took effect on 1 July 2020. It is the main commercial centre for most of the south western districts, and it is also where the district headquarters sit. People come to Mbarara to trade, to study and to work, and many residents also look after relatives who live in nearby districts. That kind of life is busy, and it shapes how a major operation such as abdominoplasty has to be planned.

In August 2014 the national population census put the population at 195,013. Earlier estimates were far lower: 69,400 in the 2002 census estimate and 82,000 in 2010. The city has clearly grown fast, and so has the number of people who now ask about cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The questions are usually practical. How long will I be away from my shop or office? Who will help at home? What will I be allowed to do in the first weeks?

A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and, where needed, tightens the abdominal wall. Most people who ask about it in Mbarara have a clear reason. Some have loose skin after pregnancies and childbirth. Others have lost a lot of weight. Some have a stretched abdominal wall that no amount of exercise changes. This text explains how the procedure fits into the daily rhythm of Mbarara: the climate, the work week, the school year, family occasions and food. It also explains how you can start the conversation with the surgeons from home.

How the remote consultation works for a resident of Mbarara

You do not have to go anywhere to begin. The first consultation with City Medical Centre is free and takes place online, from your own home or workplace in Mbarara. Coordinators are available around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and Telegram. That matters in a city where many people run their own business, work shifts at hospitals or schools, or finish late after a day of trading. We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace.

In the first message you can describe what bothers you about the abdomen, your general health, earlier operations and any medicines you take. Photographs help the surgeon judge the skin and the fat layer. The coordinator then arranges a conversation with the surgeon, who explains whether a classic tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck is more suitable, what the stay in hospital will look like and which examinations are needed.

Nothing is decided on the first call. You may talk it over with your husband, wife, parents or a trusted friend, which is how many families in Mbarara make larger decisions. You can write again the next day with new questions, and the answers will come at whatever hour suits you.

Climate of Mbarara and healing after abdominoplasty

Mbarara has a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperature hardly changes through the year; the variation in annual temperature is only around 2.4 °C. So there is no cold season to hide in and no single hot season to avoid. Rainfall is what really separates the months. The difference in precipitation between the driest and the wettest months is 94 mm, and the city does not have summers and winters that are easy to define.

For recovery this means you plan around rain and humidity, not around cold and heat. October has the highest number of rainy days, around 22, and November has the highest relative humidity, at about 77 per cent. July is the opposite: only a few rainy days and the lowest humidity, about 54 per cent. Wearing a compression garment in a damp, warm month can feel heavier, and sweat can irritate the skin under it. In such weather you will probably want more than one garment so that a clean, dry one is always available, with the surgeon's advice on fabric and hygiene.

Because the temperature is fairly steady, general rules apply all year. Keep the dressings dry and clean. Avoid long walks in the midday sun during the first weeks, since swelling can increase with heat and standing. Wear loose clothes over the garment. Protect the healing scar from direct sun once the surgeon allows the dressings to come off. These are general suggestions only; your surgeon decides what is right for your body.

Which season is the best for the operation in Mbarara

There is no perfect month, but some are more convenient. In the drier part of the year, around July, there are fewer rainy days and lower humidity. Moving about the house, going to check-ups by video and sitting outdoors in the shade are all easier then. A person whose first weeks of recovery fall in that time often finds the garment more comfortable.

The rainy months are not a reason to postpone, though. Roads and paths around the city can become muddy, and you will in any case be told to avoid exertion, sudden movements and heavy lifting during the first 2–3 weeks. If your surgery falls in a wet period, simply arrange to stay in, have errands done by others and keep spare garments and dressings at hand.

A better question than the weather is your calendar. Choose a window when you do not have to carry heavy loads, run a market stall on your feet all day or supervise a large event. Look at the school terms, family celebrations, work deadlines and harvest periods that matter to your household. Then ask the coordinator to suggest dates that leave the first weeks free.

Work, study and family life during recovery

Mbarara is a city of universities and schools. Mbarara University of Science and Technology, University of Saint Joseph Mbarara, Bishop Stuart University and several regional campuses and institutes operate here, along with well-known boarding schools. Students, lecturers, teachers and administrative staff can plan around term dates, which is useful because study and teaching involve long sitting hours and carrying books or bags.

The medical facts are clear: you can go back to work after 2–3 weeks, and by then you are able to do office work. For a lecturer, an office employee or a bank worker, that usually means returning to the desk in that period if the surgeon agrees. If your job involves lifting stock, standing long hours or travelling on rough roads on a motorbike, the surgeon should be told so that the date is set realistically.

Family is the other side. Mothers who care for small children need to arrange help in advance, because for the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. That includes lifting a toddler. Agree who will cook, do the laundry, carry water or shopping and take children to school. A short written plan shared with relatives makes the first weeks calmer.

Food, daily habits and the rules after surgery

Everyday food in this part of Uganda is rich in starches and plant foods, such as matooke, beans, groundnut sauce, millet, sweet potatoes and fresh vegetables, along with meat and milk, which is important in the south west. These foods are fine in principle, but during the first weeks you should eat in a way that avoids constipation and heavy straining, because pressure on the abdomen is uncomfortable. Plenty of fluids, vegetables and fruit are sensible. Follow the dietary advice you receive from the medical team rather than general rules.

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.

Family gatherings, weddings and religious celebrations are a big part of life in the city, and they often involve a large meal, drinks and long hours on your feet. Plan the operation so that you will not be in a position where you feel pressure to drink alcohol or to carry dishes and help in the kitchen. Politely telling relatives that you are recovering from a medical procedure is normal.

Preparation and examinations done from Mbarara

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. Tell the surgeon about every medicine, herbal remedy and supplement you use, since some of them influence bleeding. 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.

The list is identical for all patients: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. This detail matters for planning: do not do the tests too early, or they may expire; do not leave them too late either.

In a city like Mbarara, where laboratories and diagnostic services are available through the local health system, you can usually arrange these examinations in your own city and send the results to the coordinator. Keep paper copies, take clear photographs of each document and write down the date of every test so the surgeon can check validity. If you are unsure about a test name, ask the coordinator before you pay for anything locally.

Stay in hospital, anaesthesia and what follows

The operation is carried out under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at those check-ups. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of the operation. Until the end of the year, you can get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

For someone in Mbarara, the follow-up is arranged from home. You send photographs, describe how you feel and answer the surgeon's questions through the coordinators, who are on Telegram and Telegram 24/7. If something worries you, for example unusual swelling, a rise in temperature or increasing pain, write immediately rather than waiting for the next scheduled check-up.

The compression garment and the timeline of the result

The garment is a requirement: recovery is worse without it because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In Mbarara's warm and humid weather, ask about breathable fabrics, how many garments to have and how to wash and dry them, especially in the rainy months when drying clothes takes longer.

Three milestones mark recovery: after 2–3 weeks you can do office work, by 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass, and at 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, followed by two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months.

Be patient with the mirror. The abdomen may look swollen and feel tight in the beginning, which is normal. Judging the outcome too early leads to unnecessary worry. Photograph yourself in the same light and pose at each stage so that you and the surgeon can compare progress calmly.

Candidates, contraindications and weight

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; at the centre each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. Typical candidates have loose skin or a weakened abdominal wall after pregnancy or major weight loss. Those with serious chronic illness, blood clotting problems or active infection may not be suitable, and the surgeon decides after the tests.

A tummy tuck is not a method of losing weight. The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as a health concern that needs long-term management through diet, activity and medical care. Doctors generally prefer that weight is stable before body contouring, and that plans for future pregnancies are discussed openly, since they may affect the result.

In Mbarara, as in other growing cities, lifestyles are changing, with more desk work and more processed food. If you are working on your weight, tell the surgeon honestly. Smoking, which is out for at least a month after surgery and must stop before it, is another point to discuss frankly. The earlier the habits are sorted, the smoother preparation will be.

Questions Mbarara patients ask the surgeon before a tummy tuck

Preparing a list of questions before the online consultation makes the conversation more useful. Residents of Mbarara often tell the coordinators that they want to understand the whole path first: what is done to the skin, the fat and the abdominal wall, where the scar will lie, and how it can be hidden under everyday clothing. Write your questions down in advance and keep them on your phone, so that nothing is forgotten when the call begins.

Good questions include these. Is a classic or a mini tummy tuck more suitable for my body? Will the abdominal wall need tightening? How many days will I spend in the ward? When exactly are the check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months? How long will I wear the compression garment, and when can I switch to daytime only? Which of my current medicines must I stop, and when? Ask also what signs during recovery mean that you should write to the coordinators at once.

Be honest about the facts that affect the plan: earlier operations, pregnancies you may still want, your weight over the last year, smoking and any chronic illness. The surgeon can only judge your case properly with complete information. If a word is unclear, ask for a simpler explanation. A good consultation leaves you knowing what will happen on each stage, not only what the result may look like.

Transport, errands and practical help at home in Mbarara

Mbarara is a commercial centre, and daily life often means moving around the city between home, work, market and school. The city has a northern bypass road of 14 kilometres that circles the northern half of the city, and it carries much of the through traffic. After abdominoplasty, the first weeks are not the time for long drives, bumpy rides or sitting in a vehicle for hours. Jolting and sudden movements are exactly what you are told to avoid.

Decide in advance who will run the errands. A relative, a neighbour or a trusted friend can buy groceries, collect medicines, take children to school and handle small payments. If you run a shop or a stall, name a person who will manage it, and tell regular customers that you will be away for a short time. This is much easier to arrange before the operation than after it.

Prepare the home too. Put the things you use every day at waist height so that you do not bend or reach. Arrange a comfortable place to rest with several pillows, keep the phone and charger beside you, and have your spare garments, dressings and the coordinators' contacts in one place. A tidy, simple setup lowers stress and lets you focus on healing.

Emotions, expectations and support during healing

Recovery is physical, but it is also emotional. In the first days you may feel tired, swollen and unsure about the way your abdomen looks. This passes as the main swelling subsides, and the first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery. Knowing the timeline in advance helps: the interim result comes at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours and scar are assessed at 6–12 months.

Mbarara is a city where family and community ties are strong, and that can be a real help. Talk openly with the people who will support you at home. Explain what you can and cannot do, and ask them to respect the rules, including no heavy lifting and no alcohol for at least a month. Some people also get a lot of comfort from a regular short call with a friend during the first weeks.

Keep your expectations realistic. A tummy tuck changes the contour of the abdomen and removes loose skin, but it does not replace a steady lifestyle. If low mood or anxiety stays with you, tell the coordinators and the surgeon. They can advise you and, where needed, suggest that you speak with a doctor near you. You are never expected to cope with worries alone.

Sport and returning to normal activity

Many residents of Mbarara walk a lot, play football, run in the early morning or exercise at gyms and on university grounds. After a tummy tuck, sport comes back gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. In the first 2–3 weeks there is no physical exertion at all. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking stay out for at least a month, and garments continue for another 4–8 weeks.

Start with short, slow walks in the shade at home or around the compound, then increase the time as the surgeon allows. Avoid sudden twisting, jumping and abdominal exercises until you are cleared. Bring up your own sport at the consultation so that the surgeon can give you a personal order of steps, whether you are a runner, a footballer or just a keen walker.

Returning to normal does not happen on a single day. Work comes back first, then light home chores, then easy exercise, and finally full training. At each step you can send a message to the coordinator and ask if you are ready.

Can I have the first consultation without leaving Mbarara?

Yes. The first consultation is online and free. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram from Mbarara, send photographs and basic health information, and then speak to the surgeon. Coordinators are available around the clock, 24/7, so you can choose a convenient moment.

How soon can I go back to work?

You can return to work after 2–3 weeks. After 2–3 weeks you can do office work. If your job involves lifting, long standing or hard physical effort, the surgeon will tell you when it is safe, so mention it during the consultation.

Which anaesthesia is used and how long is the stay in hospital?

The operation is performed under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. You stay in a comfortable ward with meals.

Does the weather in Mbarara matter for recovery?

The climate is tropical savanna with steady temperatures; annual variation is only around 2.4 °C. What changes is rain and humidity, with the most rainy days in October, the highest humidity in November and the driest period around July. Humid days can make the garment feel warmer, so keep clean spare garments and follow the surgeon's advice on hygiene.

How long do I wear the compression garment?

The first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks according to the general rules, and your operating surgeon will name the exact period for you.

What tests do I need, and can I do them in Mbarara?

The list includes blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. Many of these can be arranged locally and sent to the coordinator, but confirm the list first.

When can I exercise or swim again?

The first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. The pool, sauna, steam bath and tanning beds are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually with the surgeon's approval only.

What follow-up is there after I go home?

You get a recovery programme with check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of the operation. Until the end of the year you can also have a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon, at the clinic's expense.

When will I see the final result?

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. The interim result is at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours and scar are assessed at 6–12 months, when the tissues have fully adapted.

Who is not suitable for a tummy tuck?

You must be at least 18 and have no contraindications. There is no upper age limit; each case is considered individually after an examination and health assessment. A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss method, so discuss your weight and any pregnancy plans openly with the surgeon.

Is a mini tummy tuck different from a classic one for patients in Mbarara?

The choice depends on your body, not on where you live. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision, while for a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. The surgeon will explain which one suits you during the online consultation.

Who can help me at home during the first weeks?

A husband, wife, parent, relative or trusted friend. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, so arrange in advance who will cook, shop, carry loads and care for children.

What should I write in my first message to the coordinators?

Describe what bothers you about the abdomen, your general health, earlier operations, pregnancies, medicines you take and whether you smoke. Add clear photographs if you can. Coordinators reply around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and Telegram.