Body surgery in Alicante

Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty

Abdominal reshaping designed to restore firmness, repair weakened muscles and refine the waistline with a natural silhouette.

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Would you like a firmer, more comfortable abdominal contour that helps you feel confident again? A tummy tuck can be much more than a change in silhouette; it can mark the beginning of a new chapter.

Tummy tuck in Alicante for women who want to feel at ease again

For many women in their 60s and 70s, the abdomen no longer feels in keeping with the way they live: active, social, independent and still very much themselves. Ageing, hormonal changes, past pregnancies, weight changes and skin laxity can leave a softness or heaviness around the waist that no longer responds to healthy habits.

A tummy tuck is not about chasing youth. It is about restoring comfort, proportion and confidence, especially for women who want to enjoy life in Alicante with clothes that fit better, a silhouette that feels more balanced and a body they feel comfortable with.

Confident senior British woman in Alicante
Senior British woman enjoying wellness in Alicante

What do we want to achieve?

A tummy tuck is designed to remodel all abdominal structures. It removes excess skin and fat and reinforces weakened or separated abdominal muscles to achieve a firmer, flatter abdomen and a narrower, more defined waist.

It is a powerful body-contouring procedure for an abdomen changed by pregnancy or major weight loss, but it is not a treatment for obesity.

  • Remove excess abdominal skin and fat.
  • Repair abdominal diastasis when present.
  • Improve stretch-marked skin by removing the affected lower skin segment.
  • Correct umbilical or abdominal hernias when appropriate.

Full tummy tuck

Suitable for more extensive abdominal concerns, such as significant excess skin and fat or separation of the abdominal muscles. It allows greater abdominal remodelling and offers long-lasting results.

Mini tummy tuck

A less invasive option for milder cases, where excess skin and fat are concentrated in the lower abdomen and only the muscles below the navel need tightening. Recovery is usually faster and the result more subtle.

Lipoabdominoplasty

This combines a tummy tuck with liposuction to enhance abdominal contouring. It can improve both skin excess and localised fat deposits, helping create a more refined silhouette.

Personalised planning

During the first consultation, the abdomen, skin quality, muscle wall and possible hernias are assessed to choose the safest and most effective technique.

Tummy tuck surgery information

Surgical time2-3h
AnaesthesiaGeneral
Hospital stay1-2 nights
Recovery2-4 weeks
First results1-2 months
Final result6-9 months

Real tummy tuck cases

Two real cases from the tummy tuck gallery, with before-and-after sliders.

Tummy tuck case 1 after
Tummy tuck case 1 before

Case 1

Tummy tuck case 2 after
Tummy tuck case 2 before

Case 2

A firmer abdomen, a more defined waist

Every tummy tuck is planned around the patient’s abdominal wall, skin quality, scar placement and long-term stability.

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Is a tummy tuck a good option for me?

It may be suitable for men and women who have experienced major weight loss, or for women after one or more pregnancies, who now have excess abdominal skin and fat with weakened or separated abdominal muscles that do not improve with diet or exercise.

It is usually best to postpone surgery if there is significant excess weight, if future pregnancy is planned, or during the first months after pregnancy.

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Yes. A tummy tuck can be combined with other body or facial surgeries when medically appropriate. It is often combined with liposuction or with breast surgery, such as augmentation, reduction or lift.

When can I return to daily activities and work?

This depends on the type of tummy tuck and your physical condition before surgery. Many patients return to daily life after 7-10 days, while returning to work may take between 10 days and 3 weeks depending on the job.

When can I exercise again?

During the first month, the abdominal muscles progressively regain strength. Gentle or moderate exercise is usually introduced after one month, while high-intensity exercise generally requires 2-3 months.

How long do tummy tuck results last?

Results are long-lasting, especially with a full tummy tuck or lipoabdominoplasty. In many cases they can be maintained for many years if the patient follows a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition and regular exercise.

Is tummy tuck surgery safe?

A tummy tuck is safe when performed by an experienced plastic surgeon in a properly equipped hospital environment. As with any surgery, risks can include infection, haematoma, seroma, venous thrombosis, scarring problems and anaesthesia-related risks.

MARLA CLINIC performs surgery and follow-up at Hospital Vithas Alicante, with expert teams and full medical resources.

What is the price of a tummy tuck?

The price is personalised and depends on each patient’s needs. During the first consultation we define the optimal treatment plan and provide the final quote. Online assessment can offer an initial estimate before an in-person visit.

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