Tummy Tuck – Abdominoplasty

Have you already purchased the book “Tummy Tuck and Body Lift” for 40 euros in our practice or online? Then the initial consultation for your procedure is included. An initial consultation usually lasts about 30 minutes. Without the purchase of the book, it is charged at 250.00 euros; any longer and more detailed initial consultation (exact duration not specified) I charge at 300.00 euros. Even if you have already had a tummy tuck performed in another practice, are dissatisfied with the result, and would like to obtain a second opinion, I am happy to advise you, but I ask for your understanding that in this case I will in any case charge 300 euros, which will be credited to you in the event of a corrective operation.

My personal tip for you: Always and in principle obtain a second opinion before a procedure (this is, of course, not included in the book purchase).

Hospital stay (sometimes the surgery can be performed in my surgery center)

inpatient (with overnight stay)

2,500 to 6,500 euros depending on surgery duration, number of overnight stays, room category (suite, single, shared), and hospital.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, therefore an anesthesiologist must be involved in the surgery. The costs for the anesthesiologist vary depending on the duration of the operation between 600 and 1,400 euros; on average, about 800 euros should be expected.

Depending on the duration of the surgery and the accompanying additional measures, the surgical fee ranges between 4,500 and 8,500 euros.

(Blood test, chest X-ray, ultrasound examination of the abdominal muscles, surgical clearance by an internist)

Blood tests, ultrasound, and X-rays do not incur any additional costs for you if you are socially insured in Austria and the procedure is medically indicated. The same applies to the surgical clearance by an internist or general practitioner who has a contract with the social insurance carriers customary in Austria. In our medical center, there is an internist who is a private doctor. For private doctors, the insurance covers about 50–80% of the costs.

Sometimes it makes sense to carry out an autologous blood donation, because relatively often after this operation — even without any postoperative bleeding — there is a drop in red blood cells, which should ideally be replaced with one’s own blood.

For 14 days before the operation, blood-thinning medications (Aspirin, Marcoumar, Vitamin E, etc.) should be discontinued, as they can delay blood clotting. Alcohol and sleeping pills should also be largely avoided, as they reduce the blood’s clotting ability and thus increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. Smoking should be stopped as much as possible — nicotine has a vessel-constricting effect, which can lead to wound healing problems. Especially in the case of a tummy tuck, due to the large wound area, it is particularly important to reduce smoking to a minimum. Furthermore, food intake should be reduced to a minimum one to two days before the procedure, and the bowel should be emptied by taking mild laxatives. This measure is especially important in cases where a correction of rectus diastasis is also planned so that the suddenly reduced abdominal volume is better tolerated by the patients.

The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Therefore, you need the following examinations before the procedure:

• Chest X-ray and ECG
• Ultrasound examination of the abdominal muscles
• Complete blood count including coagulation, blood group, HIV test, and hepatitis A, B, C
• Surgical clearance by the general practitioner or internist

Please note that the examinations must not be older than 10 days at the time of the operation. Please bring the X-ray image and all reports with you to the surgery appointment.

For smooth processing of the admission formalities, you should arrive at the hospital at least 2 ½ hours BEFORE the operation and have eaten nothing for six hours and drunk nothing for four hours before the procedure. After completing the admission formalities, you will be taken to your room; upon request, you will receive an infusion to reduce your thirst. For a tummy tuck, a hospital stay of between one and three nights is to be expected.

• Schedule surgery date
• Set surgery date (take vacation/compensatory time or sick leave, plan childcare if necessary, etc.)
• Have preoperative examinations (blood tests, ultrasound, X-ray, ECG, surgical clearance) carried out no earlier than 2 weeks before the operation
• Preoperative consultation on the day before the surgery. The findings are reviewed, final details discussed, and the consent form signed. If applicable, you will be given an admission form for the hospital by the assistant; this must be filled out and brought to the hospital. Scheduling of the first follow-up visit in the practice.
• Arrival at the hospital 2.5 hours before the operation – admission formalities. Upon request, a staff member will accompany you and shorten your waiting time before the operation.
• Discharge from the hospital usually one to three days after the procedure. Please do not drive yourself; take a taxi or have someone pick you up.
• At home, rest is required; avoid physically strenuous activities, especially if a plication of the rectus sheath was also performed.

1. Follow-up visit (approx. 5–7 days after surgery)
2. Follow-up visit (approx. 10 days after surgery): removal of stitches
3. Follow-up visit (approx. 20 days after surgery)
4. Follow-up visit (approx. 30 days after surgery)

• Further check-ups after one, two, and six months
• Final check-up after one year

Check-ups and visits are included in the fee!