Abdominoplasty, or "tummy tuck," is a surgical procedure aimed at removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightening the abdominal muscles to create a smoother, firmer abdominal profile. It is often sought by individuals who have excess skin and weakened abdominal muscles due to factors such as pregnancy, significant weight loss, or aging. It is very different than a simple lipossucion on your belly as when your belly is too large or "hangs" if you only have a liposuccion your belly may hang if there is no surgery on your skin and muscles.

The protocol for abdominoplasty typically start by a Consultation: The initial step is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring procedures. During this consultation, the surgeon will evaluate your medical history, assess your aesthetic goals, and examine your abdomen to determine if you are a suitable candidate for abdominoplasty. This can be done remote by sending to the plastic surgeon a photo from side and front of your belly. Your will then be able to receive a quote afterwards. The abdominoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort throughout the procedure.

Details of the surgery: Incision: The surgeon will make one or more incisions in the lower abdomen, usually horizontally between the hip bones, and potentially around the navel, depending on the extent of correction needed.Skin and fat removal: Excess skin and fat are carefully excised from the abdomen through the incisions. In some cases, liposuction may also be used to remove additional fat deposits and improve body contouring.Muscle repair: If necessary, the surgeon will tighten the abdominal muscles by suturing them together in the midline, effectively creating a firmer abdominal wall and narrowing the waistline.Skin redraping: The remaining skin is then redraped over the abdomen and pulled taut to create a smoother, flatter appearance. The navel may be repositioned if needed.Closure: Once the desired results are achieved, the incisions are closed with sutures, and dressings or compression garments may be applied to support healing and minimize swelling.

The protocol includes 1 night in clinic and you are discharged in average 3 to 5 days after the surgery meaning if you are abroad your quote shall include 1 night in clinic + 4 nights in hotel. Usually after the 5th night in the morning you see the surgeon for discharge and go back home the same day.

Clinics and hospitals in Belgium is something local. As the country has Dutch and French speaking areas, most hospitals and clinics are managed by local municipalities. Also Belgium covers all type of treatment and the number of medical centers is well sorted between clinics and hospitals. Some hospitals offer a large number of beds and therefore the number of clinics and hospitals is not the main thing but the overall number of beds offered by all medical centers. Most clinics are around the capital, Bruxels but you will find clinics in Flemish part in Bruges, Ostend but also Ypres or Kortrijk, Many clinics are JCI accredited and well rated.

You can also find in Ghent a medical Universtiy as well as close to Antwerp. Bruxels and its surroundings offers by far the largest medical offer for local and international patients with various CHU or local Hospitals in Bruxels. Each block of the capital has its own hospital and when it comes to the French speaking part you will find CHU in Liege, Namur or Charleroy for instance. Dental centers are everywhere in Belgium but not so many have their own laboratories for dental implants and crown implants.