Tummy tuck and hernia correction in Zug

A personal consultation appointment prior is very important before your tummy tuck. We will start by discussing what exactly is bothering you and what changes you are hoping the surgery will provide. Based on that information and a thorough physical examination, I will develop your treatment plan. Besides explaining the abdominoplasty itself as well as the necessary pre- and post-surgical measures, I will go over any potential risks and complications—I want to make sure that you are completely informed when deciding whether or not to proceed.

Avoid strict dieting immediately before your tummy tuck, as nutritional deficits can lead to problems with wound healing. In fact, it is advisable for patients to maintain a constant weight leading up to the surgery—significant pre-operative weight loss could have a negative impact on skin elasticity.  To reduce your risk of bruising, stop taking blood thinners 1-2 weeks before your operation.

On the day of your operation, you will be admitted to the clinic on an inpatient basis. Tummy tucks are performed under general anesthesia. For the operation itself, I will remove your excess abdominal skin and, if indicated, tighten your abdominal wall and/or the underlying structures (connective tissue, muscles). For best results, some patients may wish to combine abdominoplasty with liposuction to remove excess abdominal fat and smooth the area. Once the wounds have been sutured, we will apply a protective bandage and insert surgical drains to help redirect wound secretions.

After surgery, you will remain at the clinic for a few days for observation. The length of your inpatient stay will depend on the scope of your operation and your individual healing progress. The surgical drains will be removed after two to three days. After your tummy tuck, the most important thing is to avoid putting any significant strain on the abdominal wall, which means heavy lifting and exercise must be avoided for around two months. During the healing process, you will need to sleep on your back with your torso elevated. Most patients can return to work after about two weeks. 

You will begin wearing a special compression girdle a few days after your surgery. You will need to wear it for about six weeks in order to minimize the risk of post-operative complications. The compression girdle helps squeeze any remaining wound secretions out of the body, promotes healing, and helps create a natural-looking silhouette.

Extensive operations like tummy tucks are always associated with a certain degree of risk, which is why they should only be performed by experienced plastic surgery experts. The most frequent post-surgical symptoms are swelling, bruising, and redness. I would be happy to advise you regarding over-the-counter pain medication if needed. In some cases, the surgery may cause damage to tiny nerves, leading to temporary loss of sensation (e.g., numbness). However, long-term complications are very rare, and the risk of bleeding, wound healing issues, or infections is minimal when the procedure is performed by experienced experts.