Tummy Tuck with Diastasis Repair in Turin
Our surgeons remove excess abdominal skin and fat and restore separated muscles. Both classic and mini tummy tucks, planned around diastasis and post-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?
Surgical tightening of the front abdominal wall with removal of excess stretched skin and fat — that is a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). It is not a weight-loss method and doesn't replace diet or exercise. The goal is a flat contour: removing the skin-and-fat apron that hangs over, repairing separated rectus muscles and, if needed, creating a new navel.
Patients choose it when excess skin and diastasis, the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, persist after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss. Diet and exercise don't help: stretched skin does not shrink, and separated muscles do not reunite without surgery. Plan pregnancy at least 12 months later; 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
The classic operation starts above the pubic area with a horizontal incision whose length depends on the excess tissue. Its scar line is planned so underwear and swimwear hide it. The surgeon repairs the separated rectus muscles, removes excess skin and fat, repositions the navel and places drains — all in 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Suits marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
A mini tummy tuck is for a narrower issue — only the lower abdomen is corrected, through a shorter incision, and the navel is not moved. It is used with a small amount of excess skin where the key concern is diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar; recovery is then shorter. The surgeon selects the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing the abdominal muscles and skin.
Lower trauma and quicker recovery for minor excess skin.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon hears your wishes, examines you, assesses fat deposits and rules out contraindications. At City Medical Centre a hormone screening is also ordered, which helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Tests: blood (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections: HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG and chest X-ray; a GP consultation if needed.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks before surgery, medicines that affect blood clotting are stopped. One week before, alcohol and smoking are ruled out to speed healing. Last meal — 8 hours before.
Surgery day
The surgeon meets you, marks the skin and fits the compression garments. The operation lasts 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Surgeon consultation
The surgeon hears your wishes, examines you, assesses fat deposits and rules out contraindications. At City Medical Centre a hormone screening is also ordered, which helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Tests: blood (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections: HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG and chest X-ray; a GP consultation if needed.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
2 weeks before surgery, medicines that affect blood clotting are stopped. One week before, alcohol and smoking are ruled out to speed healing. Last meal — 8 hours before.
Surgery day
The surgeon meets you, marks the skin and fits the compression garments. The operation lasts 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Waking up and monitoring
After surgery the patient stays in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days.
Recovery
Compression binder for 1.5–2 months. Most swelling subsides within 30 days; office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. The final result is assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Until the end of the year, the clinic pays for your post-surgery consultation with the surgeon, where you review results and get more information
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Have chronic conditions? Please consult one of the clinic's doctors!
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
Silhouette recovery after childbirth or rapid weight loss
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: acute infections, menstruation, anticoagulant use, inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
The patient remains in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days right after surgery. Drains are usually taken out after two days and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder, worn for 1.5–2 months, supports the abdominal wall and shapes a smooth contour. Within 30 days most swelling goes; after 2–3 weeks you can return to office work. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are not allowed for 2–3 months, and sleeping on your back with knees bent is recommended at first. By 12 months the scar has matured fully: it fades and is hardly visible.
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: an endocrinologist checks for hormonal causes of obesity before surgery, for a more reliable long-term result
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck can be combined with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair in one operation — one anaesthesia and one recovery period
Support until the result
Your surgeon remains available during the whole recovery, and the contract sets the price — no hidden extra charges
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Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can a tummy tuck be done together 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 with weight loss. The goal is another: to remove excess stretched skin and the fat apron and restore the muscle wall of the abdomen. Surgery is done when weight is stable; if it is still changing, see a dietitian or endocrinologist first.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
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.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
Removing sagging skin and the fat apron is exactly what this surgery does: they are removed completely, and stretch marks below the navel go with them. The surgeon pulls the upper abdominal skin down, so the tummy ends up smooth without an extra lift.
Is the surgery painful?
No, there is no pain during the procedure, because a tummy tuck is performed under general anaesthesia and you feel nothing. In the first days there is tightness and soreness, relieved with painkillers the doctor prescribes; by the end of the first week the discomfort is noticeably less.
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.
From what age can you have a tummy tuck, and is there an upper age?
The minimum age is 18, and only if there are no contraindications. There is no upper limit at all: our clinic considers each case individually after an examination and health assessment.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
The difference is in the scope of surgery. A mini tummy tuck is for a small excess of skin below the navel: the incision is shorter, the navel is not moved and recovery is faster. A classic one removes the skin-and-fat apron across the whole abdomen, moves the navel and allows diastasis repair along the full length of the muscles.
How long does recovery take?
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.
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, you have to prepare. 7–10 days before the tummy tuck, stop smoking, alcohol and any medicines affecting blood clotting. A pre-surgery check-up is needed: blood tests, ECG, ultrasound of the leg veins, GP and anaesthetist consultations. Do it well in advance, not the day before.
When will the result be visible?
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.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes, a stay in hospital is needed. A classic tummy tuck means 1–2 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
The list before a tummy tuck is the same for everyone: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, leg vein ultrasound and a GP's report. The surgeon gives the exact list at the consultation; tests are usually valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, not everyone needs a repair: it is done only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated. The surgeon sees diastasis at the examination, and if in doubt it is confirmed by ultrasound. The separated muscles are brought together during the same surgery, with no separate procedure needed.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
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.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, it is required — recovery is worse without the garment: it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, then during the day for about another month. The operating surgeon will name the exact period.
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Abdominoplasty in Turin: a short guide
Who is a candidate? Adults aged 18 and over with no contraindications; there is no upper age limit, and each case is considered after an examination. Surgery is done at a stable weight and is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindications also include decompensated diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer and serious heart, kidney or liver disease. Turin patients get a personal assessment.
The result comes in stages. First changes show about two weeks after surgery, an interim result is visible at 1.5–2 months and the final contours form at 3–6 months. The scar keeps maturing for up to a year before it fades. Check-ups take place at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and until the end of the year a post-surgery consultation for patients from Turin is at the clinic's expense.
Start with a free consultation for a tummy tuck in Turin. The surgeon assesses your abdomen, explains the difference between the classic and mini techniques for your case and gives the final price, which is then recorded in the contract. Apply before the end of the year and the consultation is at the clinic's expense. Write to us in any messenger or use the form on the page.
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