Body Contouring Surgery

The abdominoplasty scar is probably the question I hear most often in consultation. And I understand it: you are considering a surgery that will transform your abdomen, but you need to know what mark will remain and whether you’ll be able to hide it. The short answer is yes, every tummy tuck leaves a scar, because the surgery requires removing excess skin through an incision. But its visibility depends on decisions made before, during, and after the procedure. In this article, I explain, from my experience as a plastic surgeon, what determines the result of that scar and what is in your hands to take care of it.

“Doctor, how much does it cost?” That’s almost always the first question. And I understand it: you’ve spent weeks comparing figures ranging from suspiciously cheap to unreachable, and no one explains why the difference is so big. My answer always starts the same way: it depends. It’s not an evasive answer. The price of a…

If you are researching abdominoplasty, you have probably already read about the horizontal scar, recovery, and muscle repair. But there is a detail that many patients only think about when they see postoperative photos: the navel. What happens to it? Is it removed? Does it look natural? I will tell you clearly: the navel in…

If you are researching abdominoplasty, you have probably read or heard something about drains. And your reaction was likely a mix of curiosity and some unease. That is normal. But drains in abdominoplasty serve a concrete and very important function: they help remove fluids that accumulate after surgery, reducing the risk of seroma, one of…

One of the questions I hear most in consultations, and that is most repeated in messages and video calls, is: how long do I have to wear the garment? And what happens if I take it off? The garment after abdominoplasty is not an accessory. It is a clinical tool that plays a direct role…