An abdominoplasty is available with us starting from €4,800. However, the costs vary and depend on your wishes and the extent of the procedure. If you would like to know more about the costs and the price breakdown of an abdominoplasty, please read on. here further.

In general, an abdominal wall correction is not reimbursed by the health insurer. In most cases, the abdominal wall correction is considered a cosmetic procedure and this means that you are not entitled to reimbursement. There are exceptions to this, for example when a doctor determines that there is a medical necessity. We advise you to consult your GP if you think that you may be entitled to reimbursement. He or she will then refer you.

There is no specific BMI level that determines whether or not someone is a candidate for a tummy tuck. However, it is important to understand that a tummy tuck is not a weight loss method. Instead, it is a surgical procedure performed to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen and lift the rectus diastasis if necessary. usually after weight loss or pregnancy. An operation like this carries more risks and complications if the patient is overweight. An abdominoplasty can be performed with a BMI below 34. Having a healthy BMI helps to reduce the risk of complications during and after surgery.

In an ideal situation, you have a stable weight for at least 6 months to 1 year before the abdominoplasty takes place. The result of the tummy tuck can be influenced by weight fluctuations. Doctors will therefore recommend that you have a stable weight for some time before considering this procedure, to ensure that you can enjoy the result for a long time.

A tummy tuck has the same risks as any other operation. The wound can become infected, but this is rare. The greatest risk of infection exists in people who have too much subcutaneous fatty tissue. It is therefore important to be as healthy as possible before the operation.

Overweight or obesity, smoking, the use of some types of medication, and diabetes can lead to a disturbed healing of the wound and can be reasons for the surgeon to decide that the surgery cannot be carried out. 

When it concerns an abdominoplasty over a relatively large area, the surgeon will perform the surgery in a hospital as an admittance of several days is more preferable than outpatient surgery.

In case of emergency we are available 24/7, because we are a subsidiary of OLVG are. With us you will not only find the advantages of a small-scale clinic, but also the advantages of a large hospital.