Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara
- Board certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery
- Trained at UNAM and Hospital General de México
- Teaches plastic surgery residents
Body contouring · CDMX
Tummy tuck in Mexico City
A flatter, firmer abdomen so you feel comfortable in your own skin.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and, when needed, tightens the abdominal muscles. In Mexico City, it is a common choice after pregnancy or major weight loss.
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Your safety
What if something goes wrong? Here is what protects you
A certified hospital
Your surgery takes place at Hospital Ángeles Clínica Londres in Roma Norte, Mexico City, under national and international safety protocols. The facility is also cardio-protected.
If a complication happens, we're with you
The doctor provides all the care you need with no additional surgeon's fees. Only extra hospital costs, if any, are covered by you.
Risks, explained honestly
- Expected effects: temporary discomfort, lower back pain, swelling, bruising, and tenderness around the incision.
- Numbness of the abdominal skin, which usually improves over months.
- Infection, bleeding under the skin (hematoma), or fluid buildup (seroma).
- Delayed healing, a widened scar, or abnormal scarring such as keloids.
- Blood clots and pulmonary embolism, which are uncommon but serious; preventive measures are part of your care.
- The possibility of a revision surgery to refine the scar or contour.
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Is it for me?
Everything you need to know, in one place
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Anesthesia
- General or regional block
- Hospital stay
- Outpatient or overnight
- Recovery
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Back to work
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Results last
- Long-lasting with stable weight
What is tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck, known medically as abdominoplasty, is a body contouring operation that removes loose skin and excess fat from the lower abdomen, usually the area between the belly button and the lower abdominal crease. It is one of the most requested procedures for people who have loose, hanging skin after one or more pregnancies or after significant weight loss that diet and exercise can no longer fix.
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Beyond removing tissue, the surgeon often stitches and tightens the rectus muscles. This repairs the muscle separation (diastasis recti) many women have after pregnancy, which can make the belly bulge even at a healthy weight. The incision runs low across the abdomen in a gentle curve, and its length depends on how much skin needs to be removed. If you have a C-section scar, that line can sometimes be used.
It helps to be clear about what a tummy tuck is not. It is not a weight-loss procedure, and it is not a substitute for liposuction when the only issue is stubborn fat. Stretch marks outside the removed skin will remain. The goal is a flatter, firmer abdomen in exchange for a low scar that typically sits under underwear or a swimsuit.
Who is it for?
A tummy tuck is usually a good fit for women who are done having children and for men or women who have lost a lot of weight and are left with excess abdominal skin. It also helps people whose belly protrudes because of separated muscles. It is often combined with flank liposuction or breast surgery, depending on your consultation.
If your concern is a small amount of loose skin below the belly button only, a mini tummy tuck may be enough. Your surgeon will recommend the technique that suits your anatomy. The consultation also covers timing, since recovery involves several weeks of reduced activity and, ideally, help at home.
You may be a candidate if…
- You have loose or hanging abdominal skin that does not improve with diet or exercise.
- Your abdominal muscles separated during pregnancy.
- Your weight has been stable for several months and is close to your goal.
- You are not planning a pregnancy in the near future.
- You do not smoke, or you are willing to quit for several weeks before and after surgery.
- You are in good overall health, with any chronic conditions under control.
- You have realistic expectations and accept a low abdominal scar.
Your procedure, step by step
- Consultationyour surgeon reviews your medical history, examines your abdomen, checks for muscle separation, and builds a plan with you. Pre-operative labs are ordered.
- Anesthesiageneral anesthesia is most common; regional blocks with local anesthetics are an option in some cases.
- Incision and tissue removala low, curved incision is made, the skin is lifted off the muscle, and excess skin and fat are removed.
- Muscle repairif there is diastasis, the rectus muscles are stitched together to reinforce the abdominal wall. The belly button is repositioned in its natural spot.
- Closure and dressingthe skin is closed in layers, dressings and a compression garment are applied, and temporary drains are sometimes placed.
- Dischargedepending on your health and your surgeon's judgment, you go home the same day or after one night in the hospital.
Recovery
How you'll feel, stage by stage
- First few days
Soreness, tightness, and swelling are normal. You will walk slightly bent forward to protect the incision. Short walks from day one help prevent blood clots.
- Weeks 1 to 4
You will wear a compression garment for about four weeks. Most people return to work between weeks two and four, depending on how physical their job is.
- Weeks 4 to 6
After a follow-up visit with your surgeon, you can usually resume strenuous exercise and heavier activity.
- Month 3 to year 1
The scar gradually fades and softens. Your result holds as long as your weight stays stable and you do not have another pregnancy.
Common questions
What patients ask us most
How long does a tummy tuck take?
The surgery takes 2 to 4 hours. General anesthesia is most common, and regional blocks are an option in some cases. Depending on your health, you go home the same day or after one night in the hospital.
Does a tummy tuck hurt?
Soreness, tightness, and swelling are normal in the first few days, and some people have lower back pain. You will walk slightly bent forward to protect the incision. This discomfort is temporary.
How long is recovery after a tummy tuck?
Recovery takes 4 to 6 weeks. You will wear a compression garment for about four weeks, and most people return to work between weeks two and four. Strenuous exercise usually resumes between weeks four and six, after a follow-up visit with your surgeon.
What does a tummy tuck scar look like?
The scar runs low across the abdomen in a gentle curve, and its length depends on how much skin is removed. It typically sits under underwear or a swimsuit. Over the following months it gradually fades and softens.
How long do tummy tuck results last?
Results are long-lasting as long as your weight stays stable and you do not have another pregnancy. A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss procedure, and stretch marks outside the removed skin will remain.
What are the risks of a tummy tuck?
Possible complications include numbness of the abdominal skin, infection, hematoma, seroma, delayed healing, or abnormal scarring. Blood clots and pulmonary embolism are uncommon but serious, so preventive measures are part of your care. Some patients need a revision surgery.
How much does a tummy tuck cost in Mexico?
Pricing depends on your case and is confirmed at your consultation. That is where your surgeon examines your abdomen, checks for muscle separation, and builds a plan with you.
How long should I stay in Mexico City after a tummy tuck?
It depends on how your recovery goes and on the follow-up visits your surgeon schedules. The timing is defined with you at your consultation, so you can plan your trip around it.
Price
How much does tummy tuck cost in Mexico?
Price range to be confirmed
Your final price depends on your case. You'll get it in writing at your consultation, with everything it includes.
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Mexico City
Hospital Ángeles Clínica LondresFrontera 74, Consultorio 515
Roma Norte, Ciudad de México
Phone: 55 6232 9139
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