Plastic Surgery in Spain
Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty is a surgery that aesthetically improves the appearance of the abdominal wall by removing fat and excess skin in the area and tightening the abdominal muscles.
Treatment characteristics
This surgery is for people who, for different reasons (significant weight loss, childbirth, etc.) have sagging and loose tissues.
This procedure is usually performed under general anaesthesia and usually requires 2-4 hours.
The surgery consists of:
- Making an incision in the lower abdomen.
- Inserting a liposuctor to remove excess fat (if required)
- Tightening the abdominal muscles by sutures (if required)
- Cutting and suturing the excess skin to adjust the new tissue structure.
After staying in the recovery room, you will be taken to the ward where you will stay for 1-2 days for recovery. Important postoperative guidelines will also be given.
The result is a firm and visibly flatter abdomen.
If you are able to stay in Spain during the entire recovery process, you should stay here between 2 and 4 weeks to make a full recovery.
Relevant information
Duration of surgery
Overnight stay
Return to normal
Return to country of origin
Advantages
- Slimmer figure
- Flat and defined tummy
- Improve posture and reduce back pain
- May help reduce risk of urinary incontinence
Disadvantages
- Reaction to the anesthesia
- Blood clots
- Infection
Treatment itinerary
Before treatment
- Check that you have prepared all the personal documentation (credit card, cash, passport, Identity Card...), medical (reports, prescriptions, images...) and travel (confirmation of accommodation booking, travel tickets...).
- If you take medication of any kind not related to the surgery, do not forget to take with you the necessary amount for your stay in Spain, as well as the medical prescription that will allow you to travel with it without problems.
During treatment
- Once you are in Spain, you will have to make an appointment with your specialist. During this visit, the doctor will open your medical record (for which you will be asked to provide all your medical documentation), perform a physical examination and tell you if any further tests are needed.
- If it is not necessary and everything is confirmed, your doctor will tell you when you must go to the preoperative study and will confirm the time of admission for the day of your surgery.
- If the surgeon has told you to stop taking any medication a few days before the surgery, such as anticoagulants, please do not forget to follow the exact instructions given by the doctor or you will not be able to have the operation!
After treatment
- After an abdominoplasty, you will have to wear an abdominal girdle for approximately one month and rest for at least a week before starting to return to your normal routine.
- You will not be able to lift weights or do abdominal exercises.
- You will have to follow the instructions given by your doctor to the letter.
- Remember that your recovery time will vary depending on your age, your physical condition, your lifestyle habits, and your attitude. Keep in mind that your successful recovery also depends on you!
