Abdominoplasty
With a abdominal wall correction, a slacked belly is corrected. Due to slimming, pregnancy or aging, your abdominal wall can relax so seriously that a “hanging belly” is created. This can be corrected by removing the skin surplus, removing an excess of fat and possibly attracting muscles. Our plastic surgeons are happy to help you in a personal consultation where they answer all your questions and together with you to see which treatment options are best for you.
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The treatment process
What is the treatment process for a tummy tuck?
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Operation duration
120 – 180 minutes
Recovery time
7 – 14 days
Tijdens het eerste consult bespreekt u met de plastische chirurg uw wensen en verwachtingen. De chirurg vertelt u welke opties er zijn (zoals een mini-buikwandcorrectie of grote buikwandcorrectie, of liposuctie) en welk resultaat u kunt verwachten. De behandelend plastisch chirurg zal uitleggen hoe een buikwandcorrectie in zijn werk gaat. Het gehele behandeltraject wordt besproken en u wordt uitgebreid geïnformeerd over de verschillende opties, de voor- en nadelen van de buikwandcorrectie, de nazorg, risico’s van en eventuele complicaties na de operatie. Daarnaast wordt besproken of uw persoonlijke wensen passen bij uw uitgangssituatie.
In this conversation, you can also ask you all your questions about tummy tuck.
Wij vinden het belangrijk om u tijdens het consult goed te informeren over het te behalen resultaat, de risico’s en mogelijke complicaties, zodat u een weloverwogen beslissing kunt nemen. Uiteindelijk staan uw wensen en tevredenheid over het resultaat van de behandeling bij ons voorop.
A consultation is subject to a €100 consultation fee. These will be deducted from the final price of the treatment.
An abdominoplasty is always performed under general anesthesia. The entire operation takes 2 to 3 hours. During the procedure, the attending plastic surgeon makes a horizontal incision just above the pubic area and just below the bikini line. From that spot, the skin and fat are loosened up to the rib arch. In a major abdominoplasty, the plastic surgeon also relocates the navel. When the abdominal muscles are stretched to the side (a diastasis), the plastic surgeon brings them back together in their original place and they are sutured (reefing). Excess skin and fat are removed. After surgery, fluid may drip from the wound. To drain the wound fluid properly, two thin tubes (drains) are inserted. When hardly any fluid drips from the wound, the tubes are removed.
To ensure that we can intervene immediately in case of any complications and to relieve you in the first important hours after the procedure, we recommend staying in the hospital overnight in most cases. The first day after the tummy tuck, it is important that you take bed rest and do not exert yourself. You should wear compression garments, a tight corset or pants for six weeks to support the abdominal wall during recovery. After two weeks, you will come for a check-up and the surgeon will remove all sutures. For six weeks after treatment, you should not do any heavy lifting or intense exercise. The total recovery period for a tummy tuck is 4 to 6 weeks. After that, you can resume all activities.
De eerste zes weken zijn de littekens gezwollen en rood. Daarna neemt dit geleidelijk af. Het volledige genezingsproces van littekens duurt één tot anderhalf jaar. Om dit proces te bevorderen raden we u aan een goede littekencrème te gebruiken en uw littekens zoveel weinig mogelijk aan UV-straling bloot te stellen. Om het wondgenezingsproces te bevorderen adviseren wij u zes weken voor en zes weken na de operatie niet te roken. U verkleint hiermee de kans op nabloedingen en andere complicaties. Daarnaast adviseren we 1 week voor tot 1 week na de ingreep geen alcohol te nuttigen.
The risks of a tummy tuck are minimal, but with any surgery, there is always a chance of complications. As with any surgery, there is a small chance of complications. Common risks are: The general risks are:
- post-bleeding
- infections
- swelling
- delayed wound healing
- allergic reactions
Specific complications that exceptionally occur with abdominoplasty are:
- numb spot in the abdomen
- fat accumulation at the hips (“dog ears”)
Any numbness disappears after a while. Fat accumulation at the hips becomes visible at a later stage and, in most cases, recedes over time. Should this not happen, it can be removed under local anesthesia.
What does a tummy tuck cost?
Treatment | Price | Anesthesia | Overnight |
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Abdominoplasty small | € 5.230,- | General anesthesia | Yes |
Abdominoplasty extended | € 7.630,- | General anesthesia | Yes |
Abdominoplasty Fleur de Lis | € 8.780,- | General anesthesia | Yes |
Extra night, per night | € 1.000,- | ||
Reven rectus diastasis in abdominoplasty | € 1.250,- |
Results abdominoplasty
“Expert abdominoplasty with grandiose results. I am still stunned by this. It has exceeded all my expectations. Proper care, explanation and attention was given with good aftercare. A 10 with a pin for Drs. W.J. van der Pot and his team.”