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WhatsApp UsThere is one mirror moment that brings patients to my consultation room more than any other. They look in the mirror after pregnancy or weight loss, pull in their stomach with their hands, and feel the separation in the midline muscles. Diet and crunches can tone a muscle, but they cannot stitch a torn abdominal wall back together.
The abdominal wall carries the immense physical stretch of pregnancies, weight changes, and gravity. When the rectus muscles separate (diastasis recti), only internal surgical plication can restore the flat, tight abdominal wall and hourglass waistline you deserve.
What Is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?
Abdominoplasty is a transformative surgical procedure that removes excess, redundant skin and stubborn fat from the middle and lower abdomen, while surgically tightening the underlying diastasis recti (separated abdominal muscle wall) to create a firm, sculpted, and toned contour.
Anatomy & Surgical Foundations
- 1. Structural Tissue Assessment Every individual anatomy is distinct. We precisely evaluate skin elasticity, adipose layer thickness, and muscular fascia before tailoring the operative vector.
- 2. Surgical Precision & Symmetry Using microsurgical instruments and high-definition power-assisted technology, incisions are placed strictly in natural, concealed shadows.
- 3. Core Muscle & Fascia Restoration True aesthetic contouring repairs the deep supporting architecture, not just superficial tissue.
If you only read this table, you'll know more than most patients walking into their first consultation.
| What is tummy tuck? | Surgery that removes loose belly skin/fat and stitches separated abdominal muscles back together. |
| Who needs it? | Mothers after delivery, anyone after big weight loss, people with stubborn belly skin/apron that won't go with diet or gym. |
| Will it hurt? | Worst pain is Day 1-3 (4-6/10). Controlled with TAP nerve block + multimodal painkillers. Back to manageable by Day 5 |
| How long is the recovery? | Discharge in 1-2 days. Desk job in 2 weeks. Gym in 6-8 weeks. Final shape at 6 months. |
| Scar? | Yes. Hip-to-hip line, low enough to hide under any saree, underwear, or swimwear. Fades over 12-18 months to a fine pale line. |
| Cost at Pratap Hospital? | Mini ₹85K-1.25L Full ₹1.5L-2.25L Extended/FDL ₹2L-3.25L Mommy Makeover ₹3L-4.5L - All-inclusive |
| Cost in Mumbai/Delhi/Dubai? | ₹3.5-6.5L (metro India) · ₹6-13L (Dubai/USA/UK) for the same surgery |
| Pregnancy after? | Yes, safe after 12 months minimum. |
| Surgery codes | CPT 15830, 15847 (lipectomy + abdominoplasty) ICD-10 L98.7 (excess skin), M62.0 (diastasis recti), K42.9 (umbilical hernia) |
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia 2-4 hour surgery Senior consultant anaesthetist Full ICU backup |
| The surgeon | Dr Pratap Duggirala — All India 2nd Rank M.Ch surgeon - 15+ yrs exp President, Indian Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery India's Best Doctors Award |
| Where | Pratap Hospital, Mahanadu Road, Vijayawada, NTR District, AP |
| Next step | Call or WhatsApp us +91 8712022521 (private, no commitment) |
Candidacy is determined through an in-person physical evaluation, medical history review, and realistic goal setting.
✓ Good Candidates
- Women with postpartum loose apron skin, stretch marks, and separated rectus muscles (diastasis)
- Individuals who lost substantial weight through diet, bariatric surgery, or GLP-1 medications
- Patients with a stable BMI who want a flat, defined waistline
- Non-smokers in good general health with realistic expectations
✕ When to Wait or Reconsider
- Planning future pregnancies within the next 12–18 months
- Currently actively losing weight (wait until weight is stable for 3–6 months)
- Active smokers unwilling to pause for 4 weeks before and after surgery
1. Precision Pre-Operative Standing Markings
All architectural incision lines and vector zones are marked while you are standing, accounting for natural gravity and movement.
2. Safe Anesthesia & Sterile Theatre
Surgery is conducted in our modern laminar-airflow operating suite under continuous monitoring by our senior consultant anesthesiologist.
3. Deep Anatomical Correction & Multi-Layer Closure
Dr. Pratap personally performs every surgical step, utilizing tension-free multi-layer closures with absorbable sutures to ensure minimal scar tension.
| Timeline | Expected Sensation | Activity Allowed | Garment Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 – 2 | Tightness & mild swelling | Light walking indoors, rest in elevated posture | Compression garment worn 24x7 |
| Day 3 – 7 | Peak swelling subsiding | Desk work from home, gentle walks | Garment 24x7; dressings checked |
| Week 2 – 3 | 60% swelling resolved | Return to office, driving, social visits | Garment during daytime/evenings |
| Week 4 – 6 | 85% final shape visible | Gym, yoga, swimming cleared after review | Garment discontinued |
| Month 3 – 6 | Final refined contours | Unrestricted activity and swimwear | Scar mature and flattened |
We believe in complete pricing transparency with no hidden theatre or consumable surprises.
| Procedure Variant | Cost in Vijayawada (₹) | Cost in Mumbai / Bangalore (₹) | What It Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Tummy Tuck (Skin laxity below navel) | ₹90,000 – ₹1,30,000 | ₹2,00,000 – ₹3,00,000 | Day-care, mini-incision, compression garment, 6-month follow-up |
| Full Abdominoplasty + Muscle Plication | ₹1,40,000 – ₹1,90,000 | ₹3,20,000 – ₹4,80,000 | Full muscle repair, navel repositioning, 1-2 nights stay, scar kit |
| Extended Tummy Tuck + 360° Flank Lipo | ₹1,90,000 – ₹2,50,000 | ₹4,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 | Comprehensive torso sculpting, extended flank lift, 2 nights stay |
| Mommy Makeover (Tummy Tuck + Breast Lift) | ₹2,40,000 – ₹3,50,000 | ₹5,50,000 – ₹8,50,000 | Single-session combined transformation, full surgical & recovery suite |
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Most patients experience tightness and soreness rather than sharp pain. Our multi-modal pain protocol keeps you comfortable throughout your recovery.
When can I return to wearing sarees, suits, or fitted clothes?
Most patients resume regular clothing comfortably by Week 2–3. By Week 6, you can wear any outfit, swimwear, or formalwear with complete confidence.
Will my scars be noticeable?
All incisions are strategically hidden in natural anatomical creases or bikini boundaries. With our post-operative silicone scar gel regimen, scars fade to pale, thin lines over 6–12 months.
"After having twins, my stomach never went back. Dr. Pratap performed a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. At 3 months, my waist is flatter than it was before marriage. The scar is so low no one can see it in a saree."
"Lost 32 kg after bariatric surgery and was left with an apron of skin. Dr. Pratap did an extended tummy tuck with flank sculpting. The care and post-op follow-up at Pratap Hospital was world-class."
