Our approaches to abdominal plastic surgery
To restore a firm and anatomically balanced abdominal wall, our surgeons use a range of techniques, tailored precisely to the elasticity of your skin and your body’s fat distribution.
Abdominal liposuction
If you have good skin elasticity but wish to remove fat from your stomach (abdominal fat), we use micro-cannulas to gently suction out the fat cells. This tightens the contour without removing any skin.
Minor tummy tuck (upper or lower)
Focuses solely on surgically removing excess skin from the lower abdomen, below the navel. This method is often suitable if the amount of excess skin is limited.
Major/full abdominoplasty
In this procedure, excess skin is removed from across the entire abdomen and the navel is repositioned to a new, natural location. It is also standard practice during this procedure to suture together abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) that have separated.
Circumferential abdominoplasty
A very extensive procedure intended for patients with a significant amount of excess skin (often following a gastric bypass), in which a belt-like incision is made around both the abdomen and the back. In rare cases, a vertical incision, known as a T-shaped abdominoplasty, may also be required.
Gentle technology and medical precision
Regardless of the method used, our specialists employ refined surgical techniques to minimise tissue trauma. A gentle approach is absolutely crucial to reducing bleeding, optimising your healing and ensuring that your scars are as discreet as anatomically possible.
A clinic full of expertise
Undergoing a tummy tuck requires a great deal of trust in the clinic providing the treatment. For those seeking a tummy tuck in Stockholm, The Faculty offers access to some of the country’s most experienced specialists in plastic surgery. Our practice is characterised by the highest standards of medical safety, tried-and-tested techniques and an open, honest dialogue. We guide you objectively so that you have all the information you need to feel completely confident in your decision.
Prices for tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction
How much does a tummy tuck or abdominal liposuction cost? The exact cost of your tummy tuck or abdominal liposuction will depend on the extent of the procedure and your BMI. You will always receive a transparent quote during your consultation.
Tummy tuck
45 000
Abdominoplasty - Small (Upper or Lower)
61 500
Full tummy tuck BMI <25
97 500
Full abdominoplasty BMI >25
113 000
Circumferential tummy tuck (abdomen & back)
175 000
Consultation
Currently free of charge
Consultation before your operation
The first step is a consultation with a plastic surgery specialist. You choose whether you want to book an online appointment or meet us in person at the clinic. During the appointment, you will be given medical information about risks, current waiting times and which techniques are best for you.
You will receive a personalised treatment plan tailored to your body. After the consultation, our coordinator will contact you to go through the treatment plan.
Abdominoplasty
Step by step
To ensure you feel confident and well prepared, we have a clear and reliable process in place, from your first visit right through to your final follow-up appointment. Here, we provide an overview of how a tummy tuck is carried out at our clinic, from start to finish.
Consultation
Medical assessment and choice of method
The surgeon will examine your abdomen, measure the excess skin and assess your abdominal muscles. We will then decide whether liposuction, a mini-tuck or a full tummy tuck is the right procedure for you.
Before your procedure
Preparing for a safe operation
Once your reflection period is over, the operation will be scheduled. It is an absolute, non-negotiable requirement that you do not smoke for four weeks before and after the procedure.
The day of the operation
Safe care at the clinic
You will be admitted to the clinic, prepared for the procedure, and will meet your surgeon and anaesthetist. The procedure usually takes 2–4 hours and is always carried out under general anaesthetic for your safety and comfort.
After the operation
Awakening and initial rest
You will be monitored in the recovery room. Following major abdominal plastic surgery, it is common to stay overnight for pain relief and observation.
Recovery & healing
Self-care and convalescence guidelines
For the first few weeks, you should walk with a slight forward lean to avoid stretching the scar. You must wear your compression garment around the clock at first, and heavy lifting is strictly prohibited for 4–6 weeks.
Monitoring & results
Medical check-up and final assessment
A follow-up appointment to check the wound will take place within a couple of weeks. The final check-up with your plastic surgeon will take place after approximately six to twelve months.
Our specialists in plastic surgery
At The Faculty, we have assembled a hand-picked team of plastic surgeons, with every cosmetic procedure being performed by a specialist surgeon with extensive expertise – the cornerstone of your medical safety.
Who is eligible for a tummy tuck?
To undergo cosmetic surgery with us, you must be at least 18 years old and in good general health. During the consultation, a thorough assessment is carried out, which also takes your BMI into account (for extensive tummy tucks, specific BMI limits apply to minimise risks). Many people ask whether we operate on those who are overweight or have a very large stomach to help them lose weight; however, surgery is not a weight-loss method, but a procedure to remove existing excess skin once your weight has stabilised. Giving up smoking is an absolute requirement.
Our clinics
At The Faculty, medical expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. At Hangövägen 20, you will find our custom-built clinic, designed to meet strict clinical standards for hygiene and safety. For injection treatments and skincare, we welcome you to our walk-in clinic at Humlegårdsgatan 14 in Östermalm. Our practice is guided by a scientific approach and extensive experience, creating a safe and transparent treatment journey.
Payment guarantee and insurance
Choosing to undergo an aesthetic surgical procedure or an injection treatment is a personal decision, and at The Faculty, we value complete transparency by always providing a clear and itemized price quote during your consultation. For your peace of mind, you are covered by comprehensive patient insurance as well as an extended warranty period during the healing process. For those who wish, we also offer financial guidance regarding installment options—as a flexible choice entirely separate from the medical assessment.
Frequently asked questions about the stomach and surgery
Here we have compiled some frequently asked questions about the stomach and surgery
How can you lose belly fat and get rid of the fat on your stomach?
Searches such as "how to get rid of belly fat", "how to reduce abdominal fat" or "how to lose belly fat" are common. From a purely physiological point of view, it is not possible to target fat loss specifically on the stomach. If you are overweight, general lifestyle changes are recommended. However, if you are of normal weight but have stubborn, genetically determined localised fat on your stomach, surgical liposuction is the only way to permanently and immediately reduce the number of fat cells in that specific area.
Is it possible to lose your belly in two weeks??
No, there are plenty of myths circulating online claiming that you can lose your belly in two weeks with extreme diets. Even with surgical procedures, where skin is removed over the course of a day, post-operative swelling is significant. It takes several months for the tissue to heal completely, contract and reveal the final result. Body contouring surgery takes time to adjust to.
Is it possible to have a skin tightening operation free of charge through the county council?
Many patients wonder about the criteria for tummy tucks funded by the county council, or whether they can have "excess skin removed by the county council" following weight loss. The public health service covers the cost of operations (for example, tummy tucks following a caesarean section via the local health authority, or excess skin following weight loss via the local health authority) only if the excess skin is extremely extensive and causes severe, documented medical problems such as fungal infections or pain. Any surgery primarily aimed at aesthetic tightening must be paid for privately at a clinic such as The Faculty. (The same regulations apply; the county council may offer a gastric sleeve free of charge in cases of severe obesity, but subsequent plastic surgery is usually at the patient’s own expense).
Is it possible to have a tummy tuck after a gastric bypass?
Yes, it is very common. Following significant weight loss, for example after a gastric bypass, there is often a large amount of excess skin left over. In such cases, a more extensive full abdominoplasty is usually performed, or sometimes a circumferential abdominoplasty, in which the heavy skin hanging like an ‘apron’ over the pubic bone is removed to restore the body’s basic anatomy.
What is a mommy makeover, and can you have your abdominal muscles tightened?
A so-called "mummy makeover" (mummy tuck) is a combined procedure in which, under the same anaesthetic, we tighten the abdomen and reshape the bust (for example, with a lift) to restore the body’s shape following pregnancy. During abdominoplasty, it is standard practice for us to also suture the abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) that have separated, which restores the internal stability of the abdominal wall.
What is the risk of a tummy tuck going wrong?
All surgical procedures carry risks, but the term ‘failed tummy tuck’ usually refers to aesthetically unsatisfactory scarring, asymmetry or poor healing (known as necrosis). To minimise these risks, it is absolutely essential that the operation is performed by a Swedish-registered specialist in plastic surgery with extensive experience of the procedure, and that you, as a patient, strictly adhere to the ban on smoking, as nicotine restricts blood flow to the wound and directly causes severe healing problems.
