Abdomino­plasty at Difine in Essen

Before the abdominoplasty , you should not smoke for at least 2 weeks. Your abdominal musculature should be examined for stability. If there is any suspicion of an umbilical or incisional hernia, further examinations of the stomach, such as an ultrasound or CT scan, should be done.

After the abdominoplasty, you should not smoke again until you have completely healed. After the abdominoplasty, you should wear a corset for approximately 4–6 weeks. During this time, you should avoid lifting heavy objects. After the wound has healed, you should regularly care for the scar with a lubricating cream or cream containing silicone. Our specialist recommends using sun protection on the scar for 6–12 months.

You will experience pain after an abdominoplasty. However, it can be managed using pain medication. The pain will diminish over the course of the first week. We will provide you with enough pain medication to relieve any pain.

After pregnancy, you should first wait until your abdominal muscles have settled into their final state. We also recommend weaning your baby before the operation.

In a complete abdominoplasty, excess skin is removed in the shape of spindle from the pubic mound to above the navel. In this case, it is necessary to cut through the navel and pull it up to the level of your natural waist through the abdominal wall, then resewn in the new location.

After the abdominoplasty, you should avoid lifting heavy objects for about 4–6 weeks. Gentle work and administrative activities are usually possible after 2 weeks.

You can begin gradually returning to sport after about 6 weeks. However, you should continue to avoid overstretching or overexerting your abdomen.

Health insurance providers will only cover the cost if it is considered medically necessary for your condition. This is very rare in the case of excess abdominal skin following a pregnancy; your health insurance provider will review it on a case-by-case basis depending on severity.

You can make an arrangement to pay for your cosmetic treatment in monthly instalments with many different banks or financing partners. We recommend exploring different options from your own bank or financing partner such as Medipay or Medkred well in advance. Financing is usually only possible if you reside in Germany, are employed or have an employed guarantor, are a pensioner with a regular income and have no negative entries on your SCHUFA credit report. We’re happy to discuss this topic with you in a personal consultation.