Dún Laoghaire at a glance
The piers are flat and long, good for the daily walking that lowers the risk of clots.
Getting home after the operation
Most people stay at least one night in hospital after a full tummy tuck. You'll need an adult to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 hours. You'll be walking bent forward, so a car with a seat that reclines a little and a cushion for the seatbelt make the trip home to Dún Laoghaire easier.
Weeks of lifts
Expect about four to six weeks off work and exercise, and several weeks before you can drive. Plan on about 4 check-ups in the first weeks: wound checks, drains out if you have them, a later review. From Dún Laoghaire that's around 2.7 hours in the car altogether, with someone else driving. For the consultation itself, DART at Dún Laoghaire works.
Recovering at home
- Sleep on your back with pillows under your knees, and keep what you need within reach.
- Walk around the house every few hours from the first day.
- No lifting children, shopping or laundry for weeks.
- Line up help for the first two weeks at least.
What it costs
Mini €5,600 to €7,900, full €8,000 to €12,000, full with liposuction €10,400 to €11,500. See our price guide.
Choosing a 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.
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.
Questions from Dún Laoghaire
How long will I be off my feet in Dún Laoghaire?
Most people walk short distances from the first days, are standing straighter by week two or three, and go back to work at four to six weeks.
Can I get to check-ups from Dún Laoghaire by public transport?
Not in the first weeks: you'll be sore and bent forward. Plan lifts. Later, DART at Dún Laoghaire may be an option once you walk comfortably.
How much is a tummy tuck for someone in Dún Laoghaire?
The same as anywhere in Dublin: €5,600 to €7,900 for a mini, €8,000 to €12,000 for a full tummy tuck.