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Tummy tuck

Abdominal Wall Tightening in Vereeniging

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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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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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Tummy tuck from the inside

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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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Contact us the way that suits you

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

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Serious heart, kidney or liver conditions
  • Disorders of blood clotting
  • 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

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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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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How it really happens

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Recovering 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.

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

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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.

FAQ

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How a tummy tuck works for Vereeniging residents

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is surgical tightening of the front abdominal wall that removes excess stretched skin and fat. It is not a weight-loss method and does not replace diet or exercise. For patients from Vereeniging, the goal is a flat abdominal contour: removing the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and, where needed, creating a new navel.

After surgery you stay in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days; after a mini tummy tuck one day is usually enough. Drains are typically removed after two days and stitches after seven. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months to support the abdominal wall and shape a smooth contour. Recovery continues at home, and patients in Vereeniging are monitored at scheduled check-ups.

Budget planning starts with a conversation, not a price list. At the free consultation the surgeon explains what your case requires and gives a figure that does not change later: it goes into the contract with no hidden charges. The clinic has 400+ successful surgeries and 10 years of abdominal surgery experience. Patients from Vereeniging simply leave a phone number to begin.

Vereeniging and the decision to have a tummy tuck

Vereeniging sits in the south of Gauteng province, where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River. It is part of the Vaal Triangle region and forms the southern portion of the Pretoria-Witwatersrand-Vereeniging conurbation, with Vanderbijlpark to the west, Three Rivers to the east, Meyerton to the north and Sasolburg to the south. People who live here often combine work, family and long daily routines, so a decision about abdominoplasty is usually made with the calendar in front of them.

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) reshapes the abdominal contour. Patients from Vereeniging typically ask whether the operation fits around a job, school-age children and a household, and what the weeks afterwards will look like. This text walks through those questions in the order in which they tend to come up, from the first online conversation to the six-month check-up.

The population of Vereeniging is not quoted here in a single figure, because the number depends on whether you count the city, the municipality or the wider district. What matters for planning is that this is a working industrial region with a busy routine, and recovery needs a deliberate pause in that routine.

A working city: planning leave and return to work

Vereeniging is described as one of the most important industrial manufacturing centres in South Africa, with iron, steel, pipes, bricks, tiles and processed lime among its chief products. Many people here work in industry, logistics, trades, retail or administration, and the type of job decides how the recovery period is planned.

The medical guideline is clear: back to work after 2–3 weeks. That figure suits office work, administration and similar desk-based roles. If your work involves standing for long hours, carrying loads, operating machinery or sudden movements, speak with the surgeon before fixing a date. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, and for a physically demanding job that restriction is the main point to discuss.

A practical approach is to tell your employer early, arrange handover of heavy tasks, and agree a gradual return. 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. Planning around these milestones is calmer than planning around a single date.

Climate of the Highveld and its effect on recovery

Vereeniging lies in Gauteng, and the seasons there shape how comfortable the weeks after surgery will be. The city facts we rely on do not give temperature figures, so only general advice follows: in hot months a compression garment can feel warm, and light, loose, breathable clothing worn over it helps. In cooler months layers are easier to manage, and there is less sweating under the garment.

Compression is not optional. It is a requirement: recovery is worse without the garment 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 warm weather, keep skin clean and dry, follow the dressing advice, and ask your surgeon how to manage a second garment for washing.

Sun and dust deserve a mention too. Fresh scars should be protected from direct sun, and tanning beds are excluded for at least a month. Keep dressings clean when outdoors, avoid dusty work areas during the early days, and wear clothing that does not rub the abdomen.

Choosing the season for surgery

There is no single correct month for a tummy tuck in Vereeniging. The better question is when you can step away from heavy duties for 2–3 weeks and then keep activity gentle for the weeks that follow. Some patients prefer cooler months because the garment is easier to tolerate; others choose a quieter time at work or during school holidays when help at home is available.

Because the garment is worn day and night for the first 3–4 weeks and then in the daytime for roughly a month more, think about the clothes you will wear during that time. Loose dresses, soft trousers with a high elastic waist or relaxed tops make daily life easier, whatever the season.

Also consider family events. If a wedding, a graduation or a large gathering is planned, leave enough room before it. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, but the interim result comes at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months. Scheduling the operation so that an important date falls after the interim checkpoint avoids disappointment.

Food, family gatherings and everyday life

Vereeniging is a place where English, Sesotho and Afrikaans are all widely spoken, and family life often revolves around shared meals and gatherings. That is a good reason to plan the weeks after surgery with relatives: who cooks, who lifts shopping bags, who helps with children.

In the first 2–3 weeks you avoid heavy lifting, so even carrying a full pot, a bag of groceries or a small child needs help. Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month, which matters at social occasions; decide in advance how you will handle invitations. Eating lighter, regular meals helps you feel comfortable under the garment, and your surgeon or the hospital team can advise on diet during the stay.

Cultural and family events do not have to be cancelled, but they should be attended calmly, with comfortable seating and no dancing or sudden movements until the surgeon allows it.

Sport, the pool and returning to exercise

Active people in Vereeniging, whether they run, train in a gym, swim or play team sports, ask the same thing: when can I go back? 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. Walking at an easy pace is usually the first step, and the surgeon will tell you at a check-up when to add more. Do not return to abdominal exercises or contact sport on your own initiative.

Because the Vaal River is part of the local landscape, some people want to be on or near the water. Remember that the pool is excluded for at least a month, and any swimming afterwards needs the surgeon's go-ahead.

Who is a suitable candidate, and why preparation matters

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; at our clinic each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. A tummy tuck is a surgical operation, so health conditions, past surgeries and medicines all need to be discussed honestly.

Excess weight is a general health topic as well. The World Health Organization treats overweight and obesity as a major health concern, and a surgeon will want to talk about your weight history and your plans. A tummy tuck reshapes the contour; it is not a weight-loss method.

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. 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 usual list is 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. Patients in Vereeniging can gather these results locally, since various health services are available in the city, and then share them during the online consultation.

Anaesthesia, hospital stay and the first days

The operation is done 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 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. Plan a quiet room, easy access to the bathroom, pillows for comfortable positioning and a helper for the first days.

Think also about who will look after children, pets or an elderly relative, and about transport home from the hospital. These small arrangements make the first week much smoother.

Questions Vereeniging patients bring to the first conversation

People in Vereeniging tend to arrive at the first online conversation with practical questions rather than abstract ones. Will I be able to manage the school run? Who covers my shift? How soon can I drive to the shops? A good consultation turns these into a written plan that fits the rhythm of the household, the workplace and the weeks that follow the operation.

It helps to bring a short list of facts about yourself: previous operations, medicines you take, any pregnancies, changes in weight over the years, and what bothers you most about the abdominal contour. The surgeon can then say whether a classic tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck is the more suitable idea, and explain what each involves in terms of hospital stay and recovery.

Photos taken in good, even light make the remote assessment easier. Send them at a time that suits you; the coordinators answer around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram, so a night-shift worker or a parent with a busy evening is not forced to fit into a narrow window.

Living near the Vaal River during recovery

Vereeniging sits where the Klip River empties into the northern loop of the Vaal River, and for many residents the river is part of free time: walks along the water, family outings, fishing or simply sitting outdoors. After a tummy tuck the quieter, gentler versions of these habits are the ones that fit the early weeks.

Easy walking at your own pace is usually welcome once the surgeon agrees, but anything that involves pulling, lifting a boat, carrying a cooler box or climbing uneven ground belongs to the period of restricted exertion. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

Water itself needs patience. The pool is out for at least a month, and the same caution is sensible for any open water until the surgeon has seen the wound and approved it. Strong sun on the river bank is another reason to keep fresh scars covered and to choose shade and loose clothing.

Arranging help at home and looking after your scar

Because Vereeniging neighbours Vanderbijlpark, Meyerton, Three Rivers and Sasolburg, relatives often live a short distance away and can take turns helping. Agree on the roles before the operation: someone for meals, someone for the children, someone for driving you to the scheduled check-ups.

Scar care is a conversation for the surgeon, who follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Follow the dressing advice you are given, keep the area clean, do not pull at crusts and avoid creams or home remedies that the surgeon has not approved.

Be patient with how the scar looks. At 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed, so judging it in the first weeks gives an incomplete picture. Swelling and tightness pass by 1.5–2 months, and many people feel reassured simply by knowing this timeline in advance.

Weekday routines in Vereeniging and the first week at home

Vereeniging is a working city in the south of Gauteng, and many households run on a fixed weekday rhythm: early starts, school mornings, shared transport and evening meals. A tummy tuck interrupts that rhythm for a short time, so it helps to write the first week down hour by hour before the operation. Decide who wakes you, who prepares meals, who handles the school morning and who answers the phone when the coordinators or the surgeon call.

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. In a family home this means practical changes: move everyday items such as plates, towels and the kettle to waist height, keep a chair near the bathroom, and ask someone else to carry laundry and shopping.

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Keep it somewhere visible, for example on the fridge or in your phone, and share it with the relative who is helping. When everyone in the house knows the plan, you are less likely to lift a child or push a heavy door out of habit.

Neighbouring towns and the circle of support around you

Vereeniging has Vanderbijlpark to the west, Three Rivers to the east, Meyerton to the north and Sasolburg to the south, and families in this region are often spread across these towns. That can be an advantage during recovery, because a sister, a parent or a close friend living nearby can take a turn during the first days without rearranging their whole life.

Think about who is best placed for each task. One person can be present on the day you return from hospital. Another can help in the second week, when you feel better but still must not lift or make sudden movements. A third can come with you to scheduled check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months, so that you are not left to manage alone.

Say plainly what you need. Helpers often want to be useful but do not know the restrictions, so give them the facts: no heavy lifting for the first 2–3 weeks, the compression garment stays on, and sport only returns with the surgeon's approval.

Comparing options and judging an offer calmly

Many people in Vereeniging compare several options before choosing a surgeon, and that is sensible. Various health services are available in the city, and a local GP can help you with referrals, blood tests and the general health report that is needed before surgery. The operation itself is planned with the surgeon you meet in the online consultation.

Judge any offer by what it explains. A good consultation tells you the type of anaesthesia (general anaesthesia), the length of the hospital stay (up to 3 days), the recovery timeline and the follow-up. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery, so ask what exactly is covered and make sure the answer is given in writing.

Be wary of anything that sounds too simple. A tummy tuck is a real operation with real preparation and a recovery period. A surgeon who talks openly about restrictions, garments, scars and contraindications is giving you information you can use.

Emotional side: expectations, patience and the scar

Decisions about the body are personal, and it is normal to feel both excitement and doubt in the weeks before surgery. Talk to someone you trust, and write down what you hope to change in the abdominal contour. Clear expectations make the later check-ups easier to understand.

Recovery is not a straight line. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, but tightness and a feeling of heaviness can remain until swelling and tightness pass by 1.5–2 months. Many people feel impatient in the middle weeks, and a reminder of the timeline helps.

The final contours and scar are assessed at 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted. Take photos at the same time of day and in the same light, then bring them to the check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Looking back over several months shows progress that is hard to notice day by day.

Check-ups, results and the online consultation from Vereeniging

Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at these visits. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery. 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.

The consultation itself starts from home. It is a free online consultation, and coordinators are available around the clock (24/7) on Telegram and Telegram. We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach, and we adapt to your pace. You can send photos and test results at a convenient hour, whether you work shifts or have a full family schedule.

Prepare questions in advance: which technique suits me, how long is the hospital stay, what will the scar look like, when can I drive, how long is the garment needed, and when can I return to my sport. Write the answers down and compare them with your calendar.

How does the online consultation work for someone in Vereeniging?

You contact the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, available 24/7, send your questions and photos, and arrange a free online consultation with the surgeon. You can do it from home at a time that suits you.

When can I go back to work?

Back to work after 2–3 weeks. For physically demanding jobs, discuss the date with your surgeon, because heavy lifting and sudden movements are avoided for the first 2–3 weeks.

What anaesthesia is used and how long is the hospital stay?

General anaesthesia, 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.

Do I need to wear a compression garment?

Yes. 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.

When will I see the result?

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.

When can I exercise or swim?

For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion. 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.

How do I prepare?

Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before surgery. Complete the pre-surgery check-up, including blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist, in advance.

Which tests are needed and how long are they valid?

Blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The surgeon gives the exact list, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.

Who can have a tummy tuck?

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists; each case is considered individually after an examination and health assessment.

What follow-up is there?

Check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

Can my family in Vereeniging take part in the online consultation?

Yes. A spouse, a parent or an adult child can join the video conversation, hear the surgeon's explanations and help you remember the rules about lifting, compression and check-ups. Having a second listener is useful when you plan the first weeks at home.

What should I do about work shifts and the check-up schedule?

Look at the dates of the check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months together with your work calendar and ask your employer for flexibility. Back to work after 2–3 weeks applies to office work, so discuss physically demanding duties with the surgeon.

Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?

No. It reshapes the abdominal contour. Weight is a general health matter that the surgeon will discuss with you during the consultation, together with your health assessment and any contraindications.

Can I do the check-ups if I live in Vereeniging and work full time?

The check-ups come after 7 days, 3 and 6 months, so you can plan them well ahead. Back to work after 2–3 weeks applies to office work, and the surgeon can advise on the best timing for other jobs.

What should I prepare at home before the operation?

Arrange help for the first 2–3 weeks, move daily items to waist height, prepare a quiet room and have your compression garment ready. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before surgery.

Is a mini tummy tuck different in hospital stay?

Yes. 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 say which version suits you after the consultation.