Abdominoplasty Stuttgart

Who is an abdominoplasty suitable for?

The procedure is suitable for anyone with sagging skin on the abdomen who would like to have a flat and firm abdominal area again. Sagging or excess skin on the abdomen is not uncommon and often occurs after pregnancy or significant weight loss. This is because the abdominal skin, which is often very stretched, can no longer regress to the desired extent. An abdominoplasty can be combined with other procedures (e.g. liposuction) at our practice in Stuttgart.

The mini abdominoplasty in Stuttgart is ideal for patients who only have excess fat and skin in the lower abdominal area. The procedure is particularly suitable for people who are slightly overweight or for those who only have small, localized pockets of fat in the lower abdominal area. Mini abdominoplasty, on the other hand, is less suitable for people who are very overweight, as liposuction would usually also be required. In such cases, however, liposuction can be combined with a classic abdominoplasty.

You can find out whether a mini abdominoplasty or a classic abdominoplasty in Stuttgart is the right choice for you in a personal consultation with Dr. Lars Schumacher in Stuttgart. Here, your individual situation will be discussed in detail and you will receive a customized recommendation for the best possible treatment.

What are the options for an abdominoplasty?

There are basically two different types: In a mini abdominoplasty in Stuttgart, the subcutaneous fatty tissue and excess skin in the area below the navel is removed.

During a major (and more frequently performed) abdominoplasty in Stuttgart, larger areas of skin are removed from around the navel. In addition to tightening the remaining skin, the belly button also needs to be repositioned in this case. It may also be necessary or advisable (for example after pregnancy) to tighten not only the skin but also the abdominal muscles. The procedure may be combined with liposuction of the abdomen. The best way to find out more about this is to have a personal consultation in Stuttgart and find out whether and which treatments are best for you to achieve the desired result.

What should be considered before an abdominoplasty in Stuttgart?

You should not take any blood-thinning medication for about 2 weeks before the operation in Stuttgart. You should also stop smoking by then at the latest so as not to jeopardize the healing process after the operation.

How does an abdominoplasty in Stuttgart work?

Before every procedure in our practice, we first hold a detailed personal consultation. We want to find out what your wishes are and discuss with you how these wishes can be realized. Sometimes a simple tightening is sufficient, in other cases it is useful or necessary to perform additional liposuction or tightening of the abdominal muscles in order to achieve the desired result.

The duration of an abdominoplasty in Stuttgart is 2 to 3 hours (depending on the extent) and takes place under general anesthesia. As soon as the anaesthetic takes effect, the incisions marked on the skin are made. These are made in the most inconspicuous places possible so that the scars are barely visible later. In a major tightening procedure, the navel is detached and the excess skin and tissue is then removed. The navel is then placed in its new position and sutured in the same way as the skin incisions.

The mini abdominoplasty in Stuttgart, also known as a partial abdominoplasty, is a less extensive variant. This procedure takes around 60-90 minutes. In contrast to classic abdominoplasty, the procedure only focuses on the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue in the area below the belly button. Tightening of the abdominal muscles or repositioning of the belly button are not necessary with this method.

To be on the safe side, you will stay at the clinic in Stuttgart for 1-4 days after the operation so that we can closely monitor the healing process. To ensure complication-free healing and scarring, please follow our instructions on aftercare and adhere to the instructions on scar care.

What is the aftercare for an abdominoplasty?

Allow yourself and your body to rest after the operation in Stuttgart and take it easy. It usually takes 1-2 weeks before you are able to socialize and work again after the procedure. With a mini abdominoplasty in Stuttgart, however, you will usually be fit for social life again after one day.

You should wear a compression girdle for 4-6 weeks after the operation. The even pressure it exerts on the treatment area stabilizes the abdominal region and the results of the operation. During this period, please avoid physically strenuous activities such as sport or lifting heavy objects.

After about 2 weeks, we can remove the stitches in our practice in Stuttgart. To support scar formation, we recommend protecting the scars from direct sunlight and using suitable scar care products.

What risks can be associated with an abdominoplasty?

In principle, the procedure is low-risk if it is carried out professionally by an experienced specialist. However, as with any operation, there are certain risks associated with an abdominoplasty. These include, for example, post-operative bleeding, inflammation, wound healing disorders or temporary sensory disturbances.

How much does an abdominoplasty cost in Stuttgart?

The cost of an abdominoplasty in Stuttgart depends on various factors such as the type of abdominoplasty and whether it is combined with other treatments. The costs can therefore vary from person to person. Of course, after the preliminary examination and personal consultation in our practice in Stuttgart, you will receive a treatment plan with an individual offer listing all the costs involved.