Body
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
A flat, restored abdomen — for patients who have done the work and need surgery to address what diet and exercise cannot.
Duration
3 – 4 hours
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia
Stay
1 night
Indicative cost
EGP 80k – 110k
Abdominoplasty addresses the three things diet and exercise cannot reverse: separated rectus muscles (diastasis), excess skin from pregnancy or major weight loss, and the laxity of the lower abdominal wall. Dr. Saeed's full abdominoplasty includes diastasis repair with permanent sutures, excision of the redundant skin envelope, umbilical transposition, and a low scar designed to sit below underwear.
How this is approached at the practice
- Vertical plication of the rectus sheath with looped non-absorbable sutures.
- Drainless technique with progressive tension sutures in suitable cases.
- Umbilicus reconstructed with a vertical-oval shape that ages naturally.
- Scar placed low and lateralised to follow the underwear line.
Who is suited to abdominoplasty
Patients who have completed their family, are at a stable weight, and have either skin laxity, muscle separation, or both. Smokers must stop six weeks before surgery; smoking dramatically increases the risk of skin necrosis along the closure.
- Stable weight for at least six months (within 10% of long-term weight)
- Family complete (further pregnancy can undo muscle repair)
- BMI under 32
- Non-smoker or willing to stop for 12 weeks
- No untreated diabetes or hypertension
Full abdominoplasty with diastasis repair
The procedure, step by step.
A low transverse incision is made within the underwear line. The skin envelope is elevated to the costal margin. The diastasis is repaired with a continuous Loop PDS in two layers. Excess skin is excised, the umbilicus is transposed, and progressive tension sutures close the cavity.
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1. Pre-operative imaging
Photographic markup, measurement of the abdominal aperture, and discussion of the planned scar location with the patient wearing their preferred underwear.
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2. Incision and elevation
Low transverse incision. Skin and subcutaneous tissue are elevated as a single flap to expose the rectus sheath.
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3. Diastasis repair
Continuous Loop PDS in two layers, plicating the rectus sheath from xiphoid to pubis. This restores the natural waist.
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4. Skin excision and transposition
The redundant skin is excised. The umbilicus is brought through a new aperture and inset with absorbable sutures.
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5. Closure
Progressive tension sutures eliminate dead space. Three layers of closure: deep dermal, intradermal, and topical glue.
Recovery
Week by week — what to expect.
Final aesthetic settling at 6 – 9 months · Social downtime: Time off work 2 – 3 weeks, full activity at 6 weeks
Day 0 – 1
Bent posture, hospital night
Patients walk slightly bent at the waist for the first 48 hours to protect the closure. One night in the clinic with overnight nursing care.
Week 1
Drainage and discomfort
Discomfort peaks day two and improves rapidly. Drains, where used, removed at day 4 – 7. Compression garment 24/7.
Week 2 – 3
Standing upright
Patients usually stand fully upright by day 14. Return to desk work between days 14 and 21.
Week 6
Activity unrestricted
All physical activity resumes including core training. The waistline now visible as oedema settles.
Month 6
Scar maturation
The scar fades from pink to silver. Silicone gel and sun avoidance support the maturation.
Risk disclosure
We tell you everything that can happen.
Surgery carries risk. The most important conversation in any consultation is the one about what could go wrong, what we will do if it does, and what we cannot guarantee. The list below is a partial summary; the full discussion happens in person.
Scar quality
The scar is permanent. With good closure and aftercare it fades to a fine line; some skin types form thicker scars and may benefit from fractional laser at month nine.
Seroma
Around 5% of cases develop a fluid collection. The progressive tension closure has reduced this rate substantially.
Wound healing
Smokers and diabetics are at higher risk of delayed healing along the closure. We do not operate on active smokers.
Venous thromboembolism
Mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis are routine. Patients are asked to walk every two hours from day one.
Numbness above the scar
Sensation across the lower abdomen is reduced for six to twelve months and rarely fully recovers in the strip immediately above the incision.
Frequent questions
Before you book.
Will the scar be visible in a swimsuit?+
We design the scar low so it sits below standard underwear and most swimwear. After maturation it fades to a faint line.
Can I have another child after a tummy tuck?+
Pregnancy is possible but it will undo the muscle repair. We recommend completing the family first.
Will I lose weight from this surgery?+
The skin and fat removed can weigh between 1 and 4 kilograms. The procedure is for shape, not weight.
How long until I can lift my child?+
Light lifting (5 kg) at three weeks; full lifting at six weeks.
Begin with a written surgical plan.
A consultation lasts 60 – 90 minutes and ends with a printed plan and quotation. There is no pressure to decide in the room.
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