The operation is carried out under anesthesia. During a tummy tuck, a long horizontal incision is made in the bikini area and the loose abdominal skin is removed. The navel is left in place and circumcised. Then the entire abdominal skin is pulled down, the excess skin is removed and the abdominal skin is sutured. The pubic mound is also tightened. It is important to ensure that the entire abdominal skin and the side hips are gathered without leaving any protruding flaps of skin in the hip area. With an experienced surgeon, the results are very good, although the skill of the surgeon is also crucial for barely visible seams. The stitches no longer need to be removed because excellent results are achieved thanks to new surgical and intracutaneous suturing techniques as well as new thread materials and adhesives.

After a tummy tuck, the patient should stay in the clinic for about 6 days. A special bandage must be worn for 4 days, followed by a specially adapted bodice for at least six weeks. Furthermore, thrombosis and infection prophylaxis is carried out.