What is the recovery time?

Plan for 2 to 3 weeks. No exercise or heavy lifting for 6 to 8 weeks.

Where is the tummy tuck performed?

At the clinic in Vienna under general anesthesia. A 1–2 night hospital stay is recommended.

Can it also be done as a mini tummy tuck?

Yes. For smaller corrections, a mini tuck can be done in the clinic without overnight stay. Larger procedures are done under general anesthesia with a hospital stay for optimal aftercare.

Scars usually run along the bikini line and fade over time.

What should I do after a tummy tuck?

Wear a compression garment for several weeks and attend regular follow-ups.

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Tummy tuck

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shirin Milani / Dr. Veith Moser — Specialists in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Austrian Medical Chamber)Last updated: 26.03.2026

Actually, you should be happy when you finally get rid of the extra kilos. You should be happy that your body is yours again after pregnancy. ?Actually… Because sometimes an undesirable good-for-nothing remains: a flabby stomach that you never dreamed of. This can also be genetic or result from massive weight loss. In contrast, a tummy tuck helps by strengthening the abdominal wall, creating a so-called inner corset.

Thanks to the removal of excess skin, the body regains its old shape - or an even better one — back.

Treatments

Prices: from €6500.00

Tummy tuck – treatment at Moser Milani Medical Spa in Vienna

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Operation duration: 1 to 3 hours

Anesthesia: general anesthesia

Hospital stay: 1 to 3 nights

Abdominal belt/ Compression pants: 6 weeks

Sport: after 4 to 6 weeks

Social: after 3-4 days

Inability to work: depending on the job approx 7-14 days

Before Surgery

For a period of around 14 days before the tummy tuck, you should avoid medications that contain acetylsalicylic acid (e.g. aspirin, ASA, etc.), as these impair blood clotting.

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You should also largely avoid alcohol, cigarettes and sleeping pills.

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Nicotine can reduce blood circulation and delay wound healing ;gladly. Therefore, avoid nicotine two weeks before the operation and also during the wound healing phase.

After Surgery

Hospital stay: 3 days
Thrombosis prophylaxis: 5 days
As long as the compression pants are worn, heavy physical work should be avoided.
Sport: after about 3 weeks
Physically easy: about 10 days

Surgery Highlights

The procedure is carried out under general anesthesia and includes, if necessary, tightening of the rectus muscle. First, an incision is made as deep as possible in the bikini area to remove the abdominal skin and fatty tissue. In most cases, the navel will also need to be cut out and repositioned. If the abdominal wall is weak (for example after pregnancy), the abdominal muscles that have moved apart are sewn together, which strengthens the abdominal wall and gives the waist contour. The excess skin is then removed and the wound is closed with absorbable suture material (no suture removal). To support healing, an abdominal belt should be worn for three weeks and compression pants for 3 to 4 weeks.

If there is excess skin in the upper abdominal area, this will be done the incision below the breast in order to then pull the slack skin soft tissue upwards.

Possible Risks

Sometimes bleeding and bruising may occur. Infections with impaired wound healing are rare. The numbness in the area of the front abdominal wall usually subsides after a few months. Disturbing scars can be corrected after 6-12 months. Incidents and complications are rare, but can never be completely ruled out. In addition to wound healing disorders, these include: seroma formation (this is a collection of fluid that can form in the cavity between muscle and fatty tissue and must be vacuumed out sterilely) and necrosis, which is dying tissue due to circulatory disorders, which mainly affect smokers.

Price

from €6500.00

Duration

30 min

FAQ

A tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens abdominal muscles—ideal after major weight loss or pregnancy.

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Dr. Shirin Milani

Specialist in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery

Dr. Veith Moser