Tummy Tuck in Thane: Free Consultation

No, weight loss is not what it does. Its purpose is to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and to restore the abdominal muscle wall. We operate at a stable weight; if your weight is still changing, start with a dietitian or endocrinologist.

Yes, expect a scar — the unavoidable price of removing excess skin. The classic tummy tuck incision runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip, sitting below the underwear or swimsuit line; the mini tummy tuck incision is much shorter. Gradually the scar fades and becomes thin.

Removing sagging skin and the fat apron is exactly what the surgery does: they are removed entirely, and stretch marks below the navel go with them. The surgeon pulls the upper abdominal skin downward, so the tummy ends up smooth without an extra lift.

No, during the procedure there's no pain: a tummy tuck is under general anaesthesia and nothing is felt. Tightness and soreness show up in the first days and are relieved by painkillers prescribed by the doctor; by the end of the first week, discomfort eases noticeably.

Restrictions after a tummy tuck don't differ from patient to patient. No physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements for the first 2–3 weeks; no sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol or smoking for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

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.

The difference lies in how extensive the surgery is. A mini tummy tuck is done when there is a small excess of skin below the navel: shorter incision, no moving of the navel, faster recovery. The classic one removes the skin-and-fat apron over the whole abdomen, includes moving the navel and allows repair of diastasis along the full length of the muscles.

Think of recovery in three milestones: office work is possible after 2–3 weeks, swelling and tightness go by 1.5–2 months, and the final result and scar are evaluated at 6–12 months after the tissues have fully adapted.

That part of the result is permanent: removed skin does not grow back. Significant weight gain is the only thing that will stretch the abdomen again, so keep your weight stable. Pregnancy is possible after a tummy tuck, but it stretches the repaired muscles, so surgery is planned after 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.

Same answer for everyone: at 2 weeks after surgery, with the main swelling down, the first changes are visible. Then two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months, the final contours at 3–6 months.

Yes, a hospital stay is part of it: after a classic tummy tuck, 1–2 days under medical supervision, and after a mini tummy tuck usually just one day. Recovery continues at home while the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.

Before a tummy tuck, the list is identical for all: 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.

No, not every patient needs a repair — only those whose rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. The surgeon sees diastasis when examining you, and if unsure confirms it with ultrasound. The separated muscles are joined in the same surgery; a separate procedure isn't needed.

Pregnancy after a tummy tuck is not prohibited, yet the sequence matters: childbirth first, surgery second. Otherwise skin and muscles stretch once more and part of the result is lost. Surgeons advise one thing: planning a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.

Yes, it is required — the garment supports the tissues and reduces swelling, so recovery is worse without it. It is worn around the clock for the first 3–4 weeks and during the day for about another month. The exact period will be named by the operating surgeon.