Who needs a Tummy Tuck?

Patients with lingering skin laxity after significant weight loss or pregnancy. Individuals seeking to repair stomach muscle separation (diastasis recti).

Am I an ideal candidate for abdominoplasty?

Ideally non-smokers with a stable weight for at least six months. Those with realistic expectations about surgical scarring, which is placed low and discreetly.

What does the clinical assessment involve?

We evaluate your abdominal wall integrity and skin elasticity. Assessment of internal fat versus subcutaneous fat to determine if Liposuction should be combined.

What is the recovery like immediately after a tummy tuck?

You will be mobile and walking (though slightly hunched) within 24 hours. Light independence for basic personal care is expected by day 3.

When can I return to work after a tummy tuck?

Desk jobs typically require 2 weeks of recovery. Physically demanding work may require 4-6 weeks for full clearance.

How long should I take off for recovery?

Plan for a 14-day 'quiet window' to allow primary healing. Rest is essential during this phase to minimize swelling and optimize scar quality.

When will I see the final results?

Initial contour improvement is visible immediately despite swelling. The final refined shape settles as tissues soften over 6 to 12 months.

What can I do to optimize my recovery?

Wear your compression garment religiously as it acts as your 'internal skin'. Hydration and high-protein nutrition are key to tissue repair.

What determines the cost of a tummy tuck?

Whether a Mini-Tummy Tuck or Full Abdominoplasty is required. Muscle Repair complexity, Liposuction extent, hospital stay (typically 2 days), anesthesia, and follow-up care are all included.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | Dr. Sumit Aesthetics

Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat and restores weakened or separated muscles to create an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) in Chandigarh: Restore Your Core

Reclaim Your Pre-Pregnancy or Pre-Weight Loss Figure at Healing Hospital

A Tummy Tuck is more than just skin removal; it is a restoration of the abdominal core. Dr. Sumit Singh Gautam specializes in Lipo-Abdominoplasty, a modern technique that combines liposuction with skin tightening for superior contouring.

Who is it for?

It is the gold standard for mothers with "Diastasis Recti" (muscle separation) or massive weight loss patients with hanging skin folds.

The Procedure

Muscle Repair: We tighten the abdominal wall muscles like an internal corset.

Scar Placement: The incision is placed extremely low, typically hidden within the bikini line.

Safety: Performed under general anesthesia with dedicated DVT prophylaxis protocols.

Cost of Tummy Tuck in Chandigarh

Pricing depends on whether a Mini-Tummy Tuck or Full Abdominoplasty is required.

Inclusions: Hospital stay (typically 2 days), anesthesia, and follow-up care.

Recovery

Walk Tall: You will walk bent over for a few days to protect the repair.

Return to Life: Desk work in 14 days; gym in 6 weeks.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)