Tummy Tuck for Patients from Mexico City
We take away surplus skin and fat from the abdomen and bring separated muscles back together — classic and mini tummy tucks that account for diastasis and pregnancy scars
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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) means surgically tightening the front abdominal wall and removing excess stretched skin and fat. It is no way to lose weight and cannot replace diet and exercise. It aims for a flat abdominal contour by removing the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and, when needed, making a new navel.
It is chosen when excess skin and diastasis — separated rectus abdominis muscles — remain after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss. Diet and exercise cannot fix this: stretched skin does not shrink and separated muscles do not rejoin without surgery. Pregnancy should be planned 12 months or more later, and surgery is not done 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
In a classic tummy tuck the surgeon makes a horizontal incision above the pubic area; the length depends on the amount of excess tissue. The scar line is planned for underwear and swimwear to hide it. Separated rectus muscles are repaired, excess skin and fat removed, the navel repositioned and drains placed, over 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Suitable for marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
A mini tummy tuck covers a narrower issue: correction of the lower abdomen only, a shorter incision and no moving of the navel. It suits a small amount of excess skin when diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar is the main concern; recovery is shorter in this case. The surgeon chooses the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing the abdominal muscles and skin.
For minor excess skin, less trauma and a shorter recovery.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon listens to your wishes and examines you, assessing fat deposits and ruling out contraindications. City Medical Centre also prescribes a hormone screening that helps predict 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 before: blood-clotting medicines are stopped. A week before: alcohol and smoking are off, to heal faster. 8 hours before: the last meal.
Surgery day
Consultation with the surgeon, skin marking and compression garment fitting. Surgery under general anaesthesia takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
The patient is kept in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days after surgery.
Recovery
Wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Within 30 days most swelling goes down, office work resumes in 2–3 weeks, and at 3 months the final result is assessed.
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon listens to your wishes and examines you, assessing fat deposits and ruling out contraindications. City Medical Centre also prescribes a hormone screening that helps predict 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 before: blood-clotting medicines are stopped. A week before: alcohol and smoking are off, to heal faster. 8 hours before: the last meal.
Surgery day
Consultation with the surgeon, skin marking and compression garment fitting. Surgery under general anaesthesia takes 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
The patient is kept in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days after surgery.
Recovery
Wear a compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Within 30 days most swelling goes down, office work resumes in 2–3 weeks, and at 3 months the final result is assessed.
Post-op check-ups
Until the end of the year, see your surgeon after surgery to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Chronic conditions? Please seek a consultation with a clinic doctor!
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
After childbirth or rapid weight loss — restoring the silhouette
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, acute infections, taking anticoagulants, inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area
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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 plastic surgeons and doctors who value patients' health and beauty
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Why patients choose City Medical Centre
Hormonal approach — before surgery an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of obesity, so the long-term result is more reliable
Combined procedures
In a single operation a tummy tuck can include liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair, so there is 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
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our coordinator will contact you shortly
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Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can I have a tummy tuck combined with liposuction or diastasis repair?
Yes, combination is permitted and frequent in practice. A tummy tuck is combined with flank and waist liposuction and, after childbirth, with rectus diastasis repair. Recovery with such a combination is shorter; how extensive the procedure will be, the surgeon will tell you at an in-person consultation.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No, it will not help you lose weight. Its goal is different: to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and restore the abdominal muscle wall. Surgery is done at a stable weight; if your weight is still changing, first see a dietitian or endocrinologist.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
Yes, there will be a scar, since removing excess skin always has that price. 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. Over time it fades and thins.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
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.
Is the surgery painful?
No, the patient feels no pain during the procedure — it is done under general anaesthesia, so nothing is felt. In the first days there may be tightness and soreness, which painkillers from the doctor relieve; by the end of the first week the discomfort eases noticeably.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
After a tummy tuck everyone has the same restrictions. No physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements for the first 2–3 weeks. At least a month without sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol or smoking. Sport comes back gradually, only once the surgeon approves. Compression garments stay on for another 4–8 weeks.
Is there a minimum and a maximum age for a tummy tuck?
The minimum age is 18, and only without contraindications. There is no upper limit at all: at our clinic each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
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.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery follows three milestones — office work after 2–3 weeks, the end of swelling and tightness by 1.5–2 months, and assessment of the final result and scar at 6–12 months, when tissues have fully adapted.
Will the result last with weight gain and after pregnancy?
Removed skin doesn't come back, so that part of the result is permanent. The abdomen will stretch again only with significant weight gain — keep your weight stable. Pregnancy is possible after a tummy tuck, but it stretches the repaired muscles, so the surgery is planned once your family is complete.
Do you need special preparation for surgery?
Yes, it is required. 7–10 days ahead of a tummy tuck, give up smoking, alcohol and medicines that affect blood clotting. You'll need a pre-surgery check-up: blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound, plus GP and anaesthetist consultations. Complete it early, not on the day before.
When will the result be visible?
The answer doesn't vary: first changes are seen 2 weeks after surgery, after the main swelling subsides. Next, two checkpoints — 1.5–2 months for the interim result, 3–6 months for the final contours.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes, hospital stay is required — 1–2 days under medical supervision after a classic tummy tuck, while a mini tummy tuck usually needs only one day. You continue recovering at home, and the surgeon follows up at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
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.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, repair is needed only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated, not for everyone. The surgeon identifies diastasis at the examination; if in doubt, it is confirmed by ultrasound. Separated muscles are brought together during the same surgery, without a separate procedure.
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 mandatory: recovery is worse without the garment, which supports the tissues and reduces swelling. It is worn around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks, then for about another month during the day. The exact period is named by the operating surgeon.
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Tummy tuck in Mexico City: what you should know
Timing matters with abdominoplasty. Because pregnancy stretches the repaired muscles again, surgeons advise having it once your family is complete and planning a pregnancy no earlier than a year afterwards. It is also done only at a stable weight: if yours is still changing, a dietitian or endocrinologist comes first. Women in Mexico City thinking about the procedure after childbirth should keep this order in mind.
Preparation is straightforward. Two weeks before surgery, medicines affecting blood clotting are stopped; a week before, alcohol and smoking are ruled out for faster healing; the last meal is eight hours before. On the day, you meet the surgeon, the skin is marked and compression garments are fitted. The operation takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia. This is the plan for everyone in Mexico City.
The first step costs nothing: the consultation with the surgeon is free. You get an assessment of excess skin and muscle separation, a recommended technique, an explanation of recovery and your personal price. Patients from Mexico City can then decide calmly, with the amount fixed in the contract. Fill in the short form on the page, and a coordinator will call back shortly.
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