How much is a tummy tuck in Dublin?
A full tummy tuck costs €8,000 to €12,000, a mini €5,600 to €7,900, and a full tummy tuck with liposuction €10,400 to €11,500.
Mini or full?
A mini treats loose skin below the belly button only. Skin or muscle separation above the navel needs a full tummy tuck.
Is a tummy tuck weight loss?
A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss operation. Surgeons generally want you close to a healthy, stable weight first, and many look for a weight that has held steady for around six months.
How long off work?
About four to six weeks for most people, longer for physical work.
Should I wait until I've finished having children?
Yes: surgeons generally advise it, because a pregnancy can undo the repair.
Who will contact me?
One clinic, not five. We pass your enquiry to one clinic, and they contact you to arrange a consultation with a surgeon.
How do I check the surgeon?
Every doctor practising in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council, and only a doctor with specialist registration can practise independently as a specialist. For a tummy tuck, check that the surgeon is on the Specialist Division in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, using the Medical Council's online register.
How much is a mini tummy tuck in Ireland?
€5,600 to €7,900, depending on the surgeon, the hospital and whether liposuction is added.
Is abdominoplasty the same as a tummy tuck?
Yes. Abdominoplasty is the medical name.
Is a mini tummy tuck worth it?
For the right shape, yes: a small, low overhang with firm skin above. For anything more, a full tummy tuck gives a better, more even result.
How long is the scar?
Hip to hip and beyond, round towards the back. Surgeons place it low so most underwear covers it.
Will the vertical scar fade?
Like the low scar, it fades over 12 to 18 months but never disappears.
How long after a baby can I have a mummy makeover?
Surgeons generally wait until you've finished having children, stopped breastfeeding and your weight has been stable for some months.
How soon after a baby can I have a tummy tuck?
Not until you've finished having children, stopped breastfeeding and your weight has been stable for some months. Physio for the muscles comes first.
Is skin removal after weight loss covered by the HSE?
Cosmetic skin removal generally isn't. If loose skin causes a medical problem, such as repeated infections, talk to your GP.
Can liposuction tighten loose stomach skin?
Hardly at all. Loose skin needs removing.
How long is tummy tuck recovery?
About six weeks to be back to most things, with four to six weeks off work and exercise. The final look settles over months.
Will my tummy tuck scar show in a bikini?
The surgeon places it low so most underwear and many bikinis cover it. Bring yours to the consultation.
Can exercise get rid of loose skin?
Exercise strengthens muscle and can reduce fat, but it can't remove stretched, loose skin.
Is a tummy tuck in Turkey safe?
Many go well. The risks of the operation are the same anywhere; the travel, the checking you can do and the aftercare are what differ.
When will I see the final result?
Most of it by about six weeks; the last swelling and the scar take months.