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Tummy tuck

Classic and Mini Tummy Tuck in Stuttgart

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from $2,400

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A flat tummy and a toned silhouette in one operation. Your individual surgical plan and the expected result are discussed at the consultation

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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Stuttgart: price and key facts

Tummy tuck for patients from Stuttgart at City Medical Centre starts at €2,150 (from $2,400). The first online consultation is free; the doctor names the final price and it is fixed in the contract.

Price
€2,150 (from $2,400)
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 5 November 2026

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Results

Tummy tuck results
of our patients

All cases are real patients. Faces and identifying details are hidden.

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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.

Free, before surgery and with no obligation.

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Tummy tuck from the inside

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

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

A surgeon shows a patient on a model and a monitor how the abdominal contour changes after a tummy tuck
  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver conditions
  • Clotting disorders of the blood
  • Age below 18
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Being pregnant or breastfeeding

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

Leave your details — the coordinator will contact you, and the surgeon will tell you whether a tummy tuck suits you. No surgery booking needed.

Find out if it suits me
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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

How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

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

A doctor shows a patient a tummy tuck diagram on a monitor1

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

A blood sample tube for tests before a tummy tuck3

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.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

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.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

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How it really happens

Recovery 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 people choose City Medical Centre

A surgeon discusses the tummy tuck plan with a patient at the consultation

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.

A surgeon on a video call with a patient after surgery

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 surgeon shows a patient a model and tummy tuck diagrams

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

We answer what
people ask before booking

How a tummy tuck works for Stuttgart residents

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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart follow this same sequence from start to finish.

Combining procedures can make the plan more efficient: a tummy tuck with flank and waist liposuction or diastasis repair is done under one anaesthesia with one recovery period. The price for such a combination, as for a standalone operation, is set after a free consultation and fixed in the contract. People in Stuttgart can book that consultation through the form or any messenger.

Stäffele and Kehrwoche: two Stuttgart habits that matter after a tummy tuck

Stuttgart is built on slopes, and the slopes are climbed on foot. The city has more than 400 public stairways, the Stäffele, and current estimates put the number at up to 600, enough for Stuttgart to compete with Wuppertal for the title of Germany's city of stairs. Many of them began as the steps between vineyard terraces and became public footpaths when the city spread up the hillsides from the middle of the nineteenth century.

The second habit is older still. The Kehrwoche, the Swabian rota for sweeping and cleaning shared stairwells and pavements, goes back to a Stuttgart municipal rule of 1492. It stopped being a legal duty in 1988, but it still turns up in many house rules and rental contracts, and property owners remain responsible for keeping entrances and pavements clear of dirt, snow and ice.

Both matter more than they sound. After a tummy tuck the abdominal wall has just been tightened and, in many cases, separated rectus muscles have been repaired. For the first 2-3 weeks there should be no physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements, and sport, sauna and heavy lifting remain off-limits for 2-3 months. Climbing a long Stäffele with shopping bags, or hauling the bin and the broom down three floors for your Kehrwoche, belongs firmly in that category.

Planning around wet, icy winters and warm summers

Stuttgart's 1991-2020 climate normals from the Schnarrenberg station show a damp, grey winter: December and January each have rain or snow on around 16-17 days, average January lows sit just below freezing at about -0.6°C, and snow, when it falls, usually lasts only a few days. That combination produces slippery steps and pavements, a real hazard while the abdomen is still tight and any sudden movement, such as catching yourself on a slip, is to be avoided. Good shoes with grip and a route along level streets are worth more in a Stuttgart January than any particular date.

Summer brings the opposite challenge. With average July highs of about 25°C, the compression garment, worn around the clock for the first 3-4 weeks and then during the day for about another month, is hot under clothing. Loose layers and a spare garment for changing help, and the scar line, planned to sit under underwear and swimwear, should stay out of strong sun while it matures.

Whichever season you choose, the milestones stay the same: 1-3 days in hospital under supervision, drains usually removed after two days, stitches after 7 days, office work from 2-3 weeks, swelling and tightness gone by 1.5-2 months, and the final result and scar assessed at 6-12 months. By 12 months the scar is fully mature and barely noticeable.

Asking the right questions before you sign

German law sets a clear standard for the conversation before surgery. Under section 630e of the Civil Code, the explanation must be given in person by someone qualified to perform the operation, early enough for a considered decision and in plain language, and you are entitled to copies of anything you sign. For a tummy tuck, that conversation should cover whether a classic or a mini procedure is planned, whether diastasis of the rectus muscles is to be repaired and how that need has been confirmed, how long the scar will be and what the pre-operative tests, including a leg vein ultrasound, are meant to rule out.

To confirm who is operating, ask for the surgeon's exact specialist title. The German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons explains that only the Facharzt title in plastic and aesthetic surgery is protected and requires six years of training; its member search is an independent check. In Baden-Württemberg, specialist titles are examined and awarded by the Landesärztekammer, which has its seat in Stuttgart.

If, despite every precaution, you believe a treatment error has occurred, the state has an established route that does not start in court: the expert commissions on questions of medical liability, set up at each of the four district medical chambers, have been reviewing such cases for fifty years.

Statutory insurance, sick pay and the weeks off work

A tummy tuck performed to improve the shape of the abdomen after pregnancy or weight loss is, as a rule, not medically necessary treatment under section 27 of the Social Code Book V, so statutory health insurance does not fund it. If a complication then needs treatment, section 52(2) of the same code obliges the insurer to make the patient bear a reasonable share of the cost and to refuse or reclaim sickness benefit for that time.

With office work resuming after 2-3 weeks, the time off is real but limited. Section 3 of the Continued Remuneration Act gives continued pay for up to six weeks only when an incapacity arises without fault on the employee's part, and the law does not state that an elective cosmetic operation meets that condition. Agreeing the time with your employer in advance, usually as annual leave, avoids an unpleasant surprise. If a sick note is issued, section 5 requires you to inform the employer without delay and to provide a certificate by the following working day once the absence exceeds three calendar days.

Can I get a first opinion from Stuttgart before an in-person consultation?

Yes. Coordinators reply around the clock on Telegram and WhatsApp and can discuss whether a classic or a mini tummy tuck and diastasis repair might fit your situation.

Can I take the Stäffele during recovery?

Short, easy walks on level ground are fine once your surgeon allows them, but for the first 2-3 weeks avoid exertion and heavy lifting, which rules out long climbs with bags. Sport and heavy lifting remain off-limits for 2-3 months.

What about my turn for the Kehrwoche or clearing snow?

Ask a neighbour to swap. Sweeping, carrying bins and shovelling snow are exactly the kind of exertion and lifting that the first weeks after a tummy tuck rule out.

How long do I stay in hospital?

Expect 1-3 days under medical supervision. A classic tummy tuck usually needs 1-2 days, while one day is usually enough after a mini tummy tuck.

How long do I wear the compression garment?

Around the clock for the first 3-4 weeks and then during the day for about another month; the operating surgeon names the exact period.

How should I sleep in the first weeks?

At first, sleeping on your back with your knees bent is advised, which keeps tension off the fresh scar while the abdominal wall heals. Your surgeon tells you when you can return to your usual position.

Does statutory health insurance pay for a tummy tuck in Stuttgart?

As a rule, no, because a cosmetic tummy tuck is not medically necessary under section 27 SGB V. If a complication arises, section 52(2) SGB V requires the insurer to charge you a share of the costs.

How long should I wait before another pregnancy?

Plan a pregnancy at least 12 months after surgery. The operation is not performed while breastfeeding.