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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Anaesthetic: general anaesthetic
Duration of operation: 2 hours
Hospital stay: 2�3 days
Minimum stay in Budapest: 5-6 days after surgery
Stitch removal: 2 weeks after surgery
Price tummy tuck: EUR 2,000-EUR 2,800 including hospital stay
The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can be a medically necessary or purely cosmetic surgery. The procedure is usually performed after extreme weight loss or pregnancy, if the stretched tissue does not return to its normal shape. The extra sagging skin of the abdomen is removed and the skin of the upper abdomen is tightened. Tightening of the muscles is also possible in the same procedure. During the procedure the navel is removed and then replaced into a proper position. There will be a scar between the hips, above the pubic hairline, and a hardly noticeable scar around the navel.
In case of a very large tummy tuck (for example if the patient has lost a considerable amount of weight with the help of a gastric band) the price might be higher and the minimum stay in Budapest longer.
If necessary, liposuction on the sides can be performed as well. In some cases abdominoplasty can be performed together with either a thigh lift or an upper arm lift.
Each surgery carries its own type of risk and for further detailed information please contact us.
Facts and Questions - Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
Q: What are the risks or complications with tummy tuck surgery?
As with all types of surgery, there are certain risks involved. The majority of side effects often prove to be temporary.
Side effects can include bleeding, oedema, infections, temporary loss of sensitivity in the abdominal area, acid formation. Rarely keloid scarring may occur. Under very rare circumstances seroma or necrosis of the skin may occur.
Q: If I am a smoker, should I stop before the surgery?
Yes, ideally clients should stop a minimum 2 weeks before surgery. Smokers can experience delays in healing. Exposure to cigarette smoke decreases the size of the blood vessels in your skin, making a smoker’s skin more sluggish to heal.
Q: Is there anything I need to do before surgery?
Clients must fill in the online medical questionnaire and fully state what medication they are currently taking. The surgeon will then be able to advise you if some medications need to be stopped before the surgery takes place.
Think about your diet – following a low fat healthy diet can only help you make a faster recovery. Avoiding alcohol for 14 days prior to surgery should be considered.
Think about whether you will need somebody to accompany you on your trip. We are here to take you to the clinic and back to your hotel after the surgery and also for your post-check ups and airport transfer. However, would you feel more comfortable with somebody staying with you during your stay? Please note that all Perfect Contour patients will be given a client phone during their stay in Budapest so that a member of the Perfect Contour team will always be available should the need arise.
Q: Do I need to inform the surgeons of any pre-existing conditions prior to surgery?
Yes, this is very important. The surgeon should be informed of any medication (even vitamins, especially vitamin E) you are taking and any pre-existing conditions no matter how trivial or irrelevant you might find them.
Q: How long will the surgery last for?
The surgery lasts 1.5 hours to 3 hours depending on the extent on the tummy tuck.
Q: How long will I need to stay in hospital after surgery?
Normally clients stay 2 to 3 days after surgery (following no complications).
Q: How long will I need to stay in Budapest for after surgery?
Clients are advised to stay a minimum of 5 to 6 days in Budapest after their surgery.
Q: Will the stitches be removed whilst I am in Budapest?
Stitches are removed approximately 2 weeks after surgery, and some clients do stay for that period so that the surgeon can remove their stitches. However, the majority of clients go home after 6 days and the stitches can be removed by their GP or nurse at home.
Q: Will the scars be very visible?
For the first 6 weeks after the scars will be very visible and red which is perfectly normal. The scarring will gradually fade during the months after the surgery. The position of the scar will depend on the extent of the surgery (size of the abdominal area).
Q: What kind of medication will I be given after the operation?
After the surgery you will be given painkillers in the hospital to help with any pain and discomfort you might experience. Once you have had your post-op check-up, you will be given a controlled amount of painkillers to take back to your hotel to help with any discomfort you might be experiencing. In certain circumstances some patients will be given daily anti-thrombosis injections for approximately 5 days after surgery.
Q: If I have a problem after surgery who can I contact?
Should the clients have any problems whatsoever after the surgery, a Perfect Contours representative will be on hand to assist you and make any necessary appointments with the clinic for check-ups. A Perfect Contours representative can be contacted 24 hours a day for any emergencies.
Q: When will I be able to shower after surgery?
You will only be able to shower once the stitches have been removed by your doctors or nurse. It is very important to keep the wound area dry and clean after surgery.
Q: What kind of movement will I have after the surgery?
Clients are encouraged to start moving around the following day after surgery. Small and slow movements are all that should be attempted at the beginning, maybe a nice gentle walk 2 to 3 days after surgery. The client should not attempt, under any circumstances, any strenuous exercise for a minimum of 6 weeks after surgery. The clients should not attempt to lift any heavy objects for a minimum of 3 weeks after surgery. It is very important that these steps are followed.
Q: Do I need somebody to accompany me to Budapest for the surgery?
All clients will be met at the airport and taken to their hotel. A Perfect Contours representative will take the client for their consultation and to the clinic on the day of the surgery. The client will also be taken back to their hotel after being discharged. However, some people prefer to have a friend or relative accompany them during their trip to keep them company.
Q: When will I be able to return to work after the surgery?
As a general rule the client should not return to work for 3 weeks after surgery. After this time he or she should be fit enough to return to their work. Please note that should your job involve physical exertion you should wait for 6 weeks after surgery.
Q: When will I be able to exercise/lift heavy objects after the surgery?
The client should only attempt to lift heavy objects 3 weeks after surgery and start to exercise 6 weeks after surgery.
For more detailed information and before & after pictures, please visit our tummy tuck site: www.tummytucksurgery.co.uk
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