• Tummy Tuck Abroad
Tummy Tuck with Prague Beauty
Tummy Tuck, also called Abdominoplasty - surgery, which is frequently sought out after significant weight loss or pregnancies, is the perfect answer to tightening the abdominal wall muscle. If needed, excess subcutaneous fatty tissue is removed by liposuction. The appearance and functional results of the surgery are very good, although at the cost of scars that are inevitable in order to remove excessive skin. However, scars will fade with time and its quality differs with each individual. Abdominoplasty is not only an aesthetic surgery but it also provides a solution to functional deficiency of the abdominal wall.
A good state of health is required. Abdominoplasty surgery is not recommended when pregnancy is planned. Abdominoplasty is suitable for males, too, who have a marked disposition for slackened abdominal skin.
A Complete (or full) Tummy Tuck Involves
- An incision is made from hip to hip just above the pubic area.
- Another incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding skin.
- The skin is detached from the abdominal wall to reveal the muscles and fascia to be tightened. The muscle fascia wall is tightened with sutures (stitches).
- The remaining skin and fat are tightened by removing the excess and closing the defect.
- The old belly button stalk is brought out through a new hole and sutured into place.
- Liposuction is often used to refine the transition zones of the abdominal sculpture.
- A dressing and elastic garment are applied and any excess fluid from the site is drained.
What To Expect After The Tummy Tuck Surgery
Normally the stay at the clinic is for 2 days. Then the client recovers at our private apartment for the next 4 days before flying back. The bandage should be changed after one week. Rest is recommended for 2 weeks after the surgery, and the client may get back to his /her full workload after about 2-6 weeks of gradual recovery (depending on you're the type of your work). Avoid sitting in a "crunched position" for ten days after the surgery. You will be shown the correct way to get up and lay down and sitting positions.
The Risks of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Generally, risks are associated with surgery and general anesthetics (e.g. bleeding, infection, nerve damage, unexpected drug reaction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism).
Typical complications are scar infection and fluid collection. In case of any subjective complaints (conspicuous pain, pressure) or any complications (persistent temperature above 38°C, bleeding with the blood soaking the bandage) it is required that the client reports to a GP or contacts us. Tugging and impaired tenderness in the affected areas are common side effects and they will be adjusted in a couple of weeks.
Tummy Tuck Summary
| Tummy Tuck Summary | |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General |
| Length of surgery | 2 - 3.5 hours |
| Total length of stay | 2 nights at the clinic, 5 nights in the apartment |
| Discomfort | Mild to severe. The tighter your surgeon makes your inner girdle, the greater your discomfort will be. Anticipate 3-8 days of prescription pain medication. |
| Bruising | Does not usually occur but swelling is common and may lasts for several months |
| Bandages | Are removed in 1-4 days |
| Stitches | Are dissolvable |
| Drains | Will be placed at the time of surgery to prevent postoperative fluid collections. They will be removed between 1 - 2 days following surgery. |
| Special | You will be provided with a bathing suit to be used in the initial month after the surgery. Your abdomen will immediately look better in most one-piece bathing suits than it did prior to the surgery. |
| Back to work | In about 7-10 days after the surgery as long as your job requires no lifting or manual labor. If so, wait for 4-6 weeks or get an excuse from your plastic surgeon so that you can be given a non-lifting job during that time. |
| Driving | 2 weeks or after you have stopped taking prescription pain medication |
| Exercise | May be resumed in 4 weeks, swimming in two months |
| Final result | Will be evident after your scar has matured, approximately in one year |
Tips and Traps of Tummy Tuck
- If you would like a tummy tuck, wait until you have had your children. The benefits gained through abdominoplasty may be lost with another pregnancy.
- If your hips are wide, consider hip liposuction at the same time. Otherwise, tummy tuck alone may cause your hips to look larger.
- It is important to wear a special compression garment for up to three months - this hastens remission of swelling and increases your comfort after operation. We will give you one but it may be useful to buy another one for changing.
- Sometimes, the surgeon can recommend having abdominal liposuction in the same session. The decision to do this depends solely on the surgeon, since he can determine the risk factors and recommend the best treatment.
- If you smoke, have poorly controlled diabetes, or are overweight, you will have a significantly increased risk of complications. We recommend losing weight before undergoing a tummy tuck in order to achieve the best results.
Medical Travel Shield Insurance Included in the Package Price
Standard trip or travel medical insurance policies DO NOT provide coverage if you are traveling for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment. These types of insurances will be of no help if a medical complication arises and would cancel any travel medical insurance policy.
Therefore our package prices include the Medical Travel Shield - the insurance which includes excellent travel insurance benefits plus a number of tailored benefits for patients travelling abroad to obtain medical treatment.
Before travel
The policy covers non-refundable treatment deposits, if a patient has to cancel or delay their trip
Up to £5,000 per insured person for irrecoverable payments for travel, accommodation and non-refundable deposits for cancellation of treatment for reasons specified in the Certificate of Insurance, including death, illness, jury service and major damage to the home.
During travel
If the patient's recovery period is longer than expected, the policy covers contributions towards accommodation and flights, plus a daily allowance.
Up to £1,500 per insured person towards accommodation costs, daily allowance and return flight home, if a patient has to stay at their destination for a longer time than the normal recovery period.
If the patient needs treatment for post-operative complications between discharge and return home, the policy covers contributions towards the cost of consultation fees and medication.
Up to £500 for additional medical expenses after discharge from hospital.
After travel
If the patient needs to return within 12 months to correct unsuccessful surgery, the policy covers contributions towards the return trip.
Offers the benefit of cover up to £2,000 if within 12 months of the original treatment, it is medically necessary for the patient to have a corrective procedure. The insurance will cover for return flights for the patient and a companion and a daily allowance.
Patient and Companion benefits | ||
| Benefits and Services | Sum insured per person | Excess |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 Medical and Additional Expenses | £2,000,000 | £100 |
| 5.2 Cancellation and Curtailment | £5,000 | £100 |
| 5.3 Journey Continuation | £250 | £100 |
| 5.4 Travel Delay per 12 hours up to 48 hours | £25 | Nil |
| 5.5 Personal Liability | £1,000,000 | £250 |
| 5.6 Personal Accident | £20,000 | Nil |
| 5.7 Hospital Benefit per 24 hours to max £1,500 | £50 | Nil |
| 5.8 Accompanied Personal Baggage, clothing or effects and Money limited to £250 for Money, £300 for any one article or pair or set of articles | £1,000 | £100 |
| 5.9 Loss of Passport | £250 | £100 |
| 5.10 Travel and accommodation expenses over and above the Normal Recovery Period 75% of accommodation expenses 75% of 1x economy single fare Overall maximum of £1,500 | £50 allowance per day | Nil |
| 5.11 Additional Return Trip within 12 months of the original Treatment 1x economy return air fare Overall maximum of £2,000 | £50 allowance per day | £250 |
Patient only benefits | ||
| Benefits and Services | Sum insured per person | Excess |
| 5.12 Medical expenses for further medical consultation after discharge from the hospital (but prior to return to the UK) | £500 | £100 |
Why go for Tummy Tuck Abroad with Prague Beauty?
With Tummy Tuck abroad you will save up to 50% of UK prices, and the quality of the procedure will be the same or even higher.
Our cosmetic and bariatric surgeons are senior consultants - they are fully accredited in plastic/general surgery, and are on the specialist register of surgeons. They use the latest techniques. Our aim is your comfort - no pain, no sickness. You stay few nights after the surgery at the clinic with full medical care (in many clinics you usually have to leave the hospital very early, even with drains etc.) and full board.
Personalised care. Our care is tailored according to your needs.
You can also take your partner / friend with you.
We will arrange everything for you so that you do not have to worry about anything. All is included in the price: return air tickets, from any European airport with direct flights to Prague, Medical Travel Shield Insurance, with the cover of corrective return trip, accommodation in a luxurious 4-star apartment (with breakfasts, kitchenette, TV and free Wi-Fi), all necessary transportation among airport - clinic - apartment, representative waiting for you at the airport and take care of you completely during your stay.
The number of happy clients is virtually 100%, and rate of all complications is 0.3% i.e. extremely low.
| Tummy Tuck | |
| BASIC PRICE just for the procedure |
PACKAGE PRICE WITH + air tickets + insurance + accommodation + transportation included |
| £2,900 | £3,800 |
| + with 1 companion: + £450 |
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| TYPE | CS |
|---|---|
| CLINIC | PC |
| ANAESTHESIA | GA |
| HOSPITALIZATION | 3 nights |
| TOTAL OF STAY | 7 nights |