We are one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the European Union with over 10 years of experience. Our team of 12 plastic surgeons performs more than 3.000 plastic operations a year. Around 90 % of our patients travel from abroad, mostly from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany.
90% of our patients combine tummy tuck surgery with other procedures. Combinations and special offers can add up to a 40% discount (read more in the next tabs).
90% of our tummy tuck surgery patients choose to combine it with other plastic surgeries.
Most popular combinations with tummy tuck surgeries are:
Our clinic has a unique experience in combining multiple plastic surgeries. It has been our specialisation for many years now and during this time we performed such surgeries for more than 10.000 patients. Combining surgeries allow our patients to save time, money and even health. When several surgeries are combined, discounts are available.
IMPORTANT: The exact combination always needs to be confirmed by the surgeon and the medical team who will evaluate the possible additional risks in the individual case. We carefully select patients, evaluate each case individually, and only agree to combine surgeries within health & safety limits.
Please note that the price of the surgery itself is provisional and may be accurately assessed only after the evaluation of each individual case.
The default currency in our clinic is Euro, so if you were looking at prices in GBP it may vary depending on GBP / EUR exchange rate at the moment of of payment.
All of our patients can use one of our offers available at the moment.
Find more information about the available offers here.
90% of our patients combine tummy tuck surgery with other procedures. Combinations and special offers can add up to a 40% discount (read more in the next tabs).
90% of our tummy tuck surgery patients choose to combine it with other plastic surgeries.
Most popular combinations with tummy tuck surgeries are:
Our clinic has a unique experience in combining multiple plastic surgeries. It has been our specialisation for many years now and during this time we performed such surgeries for more than 10.000 patients. Combining surgeries allow our patients to save time, money and even health. When several surgeries are combined, discounts are available.
IMPORTANT: The exact combination always needs to be confirmed by the surgeon and the medical team who will evaluate the possible additional risks in the individual case. We carefully select patients, evaluate each case individually, and only agree to combine surgeries within health & safety limits.
Please note that the price of the surgery itself is provisional and may be accurately assessed only after the evaluation of each individual case.
The default currency in our clinic is Euro, so if you were looking at prices in GBP it may vary depending on GBP / EUR exchange rate at the moment of of payment.
All of our patients can use one of our offers available at the moment.
Find more information about the available offers here.
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Even 68% of our patients travel to have combined surgeries due to our expertise in this field – it has been our specialisation for many years now. We performed such surgeries for more than 10.000 patients to this date. Combining surgeries allow our patients to save time, money and even health. We carefully select patients, evaluate each case individually, and only agree to combine surgeries within health & safety limits.
We are one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the European Union with over 10 years of experience. Our team of 12 plastic surgeons performs more than 3.000 plastic operations a year and around 90 % of our patients travel from abroad, mostly the UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany.
Already more than 30.000 of our former, current and future patients joined our online community with the aim to build a space for opinions and mutual support. Members are welcome to share experiences about their visit to the clinic and to discuss all surgery-related matters.
Our team of 12 plastic surgeons has 10-15 years of experience in the field in total performing over 3.000 different plastic surgeries per year. Moreover, our surgeons are members of various prestigious surgical societies both Lithuanian and international.
Our clinic or patients are seen on different media mentions like: BBC, Forbes, Mirror, MailOnline, The Sun and others.
Our clinic works according to the highest standards set by the European Union. This helps to guarantee the quality of medical services. We care about the safety, comfort and successful results of our patients from all over the world.
We provide customer service in 9 foreign languages including English, Swedish, Norwegian, Ukrainian, Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Polish. Everyone in our clinic speaks English, including nurses, assistants and the surgeon.
Every patient has a dedicated customer service representative, helping patients plan their visit, answer all associated questions, available every working day via email/phone.
We do offer an exclusive Aftercare package in the UK and Ireland for our plastic surgery patients. With our Aftercare package, you will get extra support and help while healing and recovering back in the UK or Ireland. Our partner Hollie is a professional cosmetic nurse practitioner with 17 years of post-registration experience. Now Hollie is managing the nurse network in the UK and Ireland which is ready to help you, the patients of the Nordesthetics.
Patients have an opportunity to stay in the apartments, supervised by our clinic. Apartments are located in the centre of Kaunas and most importantly, right next to our new clinic, in the same building (1 min by foot) and are provided with additional medical care (the nurse visits a patient at least once a day after discharge from the clinic), which is not possible while staying in a hotel or other accommodation.
All inclusive price, which is twice lower than in Western European clinics. Our clinic works with medical professionals of the highest education and experience level and uses the same materials as the clinics in Western Europe. More often than not, the quality of our clinic‘s facilities exceed the ones in Western European clinics. The price difference is only due to considerably lower average salaries and taxes – which is the main reason for medical travel everywhere around the world.
What is Tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a frequently performed surgical procedure to remove excess skin and part of unwanted fat from the abdomen. The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia, which means that a patient won’t feel any discomfort during the surgery. In order to remove loose skin and fat, a surgeon makes an approximately fifteen centimetre long incision that goes across the lower part of the belly. It is done beneath the bikini line, so after scars have healed they are barely visible. To achieve more satisfying results the surgeon removes excess fat tissue and, what is especially important for weight loss patients and mothers, performs tightening of the abdominal muscles. Subsequently, the surgeon closes the incision and applies wound dressings, bandages and a compressive garment, which is necessary for the patient’s recovery. This procedure is considered to be low-risk; however, possible complications have to be evaluated individually.
Types of a tummy tuck
To satisfy each patient’s needs we offer four different types of abdominoplasties:
The mini tummy tuck is performed when the problem area is below the semicircular line of the abdomen, basically, in the lower part of the belly. It is a smaller version of the regular tummy tuck, when muscles of the lower abdomen are tightened and the excess fat, as well as loose skin, are removed. It is recommended to choose mini-abdominoplasty when patient has excess skin only in the lower abdominal area.
The full tummy tuck is a regular tummy tuck, that involves the removal of the loose skin from pubic bone to the belly button (middle and lower abdominal regions). It is described in detail in the paragraph “What is a tummy tuck?”.
The 360 degrees tummy tuck or circumferential abdominoplasty is performed when the most pronounced changes are desired. It allows the removal of skin and fat around the entire torso, resulting in even greater contouring of the figure.
The Fleur de Lis tummy tuck can be the most advantageous for extreme weight loss patients. It differs from other abdominoplasties because a vertical incision is made in the center of the abdomen. Hence, the surgeon can tightly wrap the skin around the torso, creating a well-emphasized silhouette.
Drainless tummy tuck
The drainless tummy tuck surgery is getting more popular because it speeds up the recovery time and thus allows the patient to get back to the active life more quickly. Drainless abdominoplasty differs from regular abdominoplasty as the surgeon will use progressive tension or layered suturing technique instead of just suturing the incision in the lower abdomen. By using the layered suturing technique, the skin is neatly attached to the abdominal muscles and therefore there is no space for the serous fluid to accumulate and no drains are needed for the recovery. Our clinic performs both – drain and drainless tummy tuck.
Who is a suitable candidate for a tummy tuck?
Eligible patients would not plan to have any more children and their BMI (Body Mass Index) should be up to about 27. The abdominoplasty would work best for someone who is within a 10 percent range of their perfect weight. The patient should also have enough loose skin in order not to put too much tension on the surgical suture. The patient should be able to tolerate anaesthesia and have an overall good health as well as good eating habits as it is crucial for the successful healing of the wounds.
When is the tummy tuck recommended with other surgeries?
Abdominoplasty can be combined with other procedures, of which the most popular include liposuction, thigh lift, and breast enhancement. Advantages of the combined procedures include greater patient satisfaction, convenience, and a shorter recovery period compared to performing surgeries separately. It is a way to save patient’s travel time and expenses as well.
A combined surgery called mommy makeover is a popular procedure that usually combines abdominoplasty, liposuction, and a breast enhancement. This is of great advantage for those women, who wish to have their pre-baby figure back relatively quickly.
Is the tummy tuck safe?
Although the tummy tuck is not considered a high-risk surgery, there are still chances of possible complications. In order to have realistic expectations, one has to be informed about the possible adverse effects of the surgery. The most frequent complications include haematoma, seroma, venous thromboembolism, and wound infection. They are discussed in more detail below.
A haematoma occurs when blood accumulates outside of the blood vessels. Because surgery is an invasive procedure, haematomas can occur as a minor complication of the treatment. They usually disappear within one month after surgery;
A seroma is a build-up of the fluid that accumulates in deeper tissues, usually where fat tissues have been removed. During the surgery fat and skin tissues are separated from the abdominal muscles, therefore, the procedure inevitably ruptures a number of minor vessels. From the outside seromas may look like lumpy skin and feel squishy when touched. Small seromas are not dangerous and they usually resolve by themselves in a few weeks.
However, if there is a larger build-up of the fluid, it might need to be drained by a specialist. A healthcare professional will usually take care of this and seromas rarely cause long-term problems. Sometimes a surgeon will place drains that collect serous fluid in order to prevent seroma formation. If this happens, patients are allowed to travel (and fly) with their drains in place.
Wound infection is caused by infection of serous fluid. It is treated with antibiotics and followed by fluid drainage;
Venous thromboembolism is a blockage of the vessel caused by the formation of a blood clot inside the vein. It occurs as rarely as 1.1 percent of cases.
It is worth noting that complication rates vary among patients and are more prevalent in high-risk patients (obese patients, long-term smokers or patients who have previously had abdominal surgery). Each patient case is different and has to be discussed personally before the procedure.
You can find more information in video format about post-op healing and revision surgery policy in the section “Explaining aftercare and revision surgery policy” here.
Preparing for the surgery
To begin with, the patient has to schedule a consultation with the surgeon. The surgeon will examine patient’s general health, prepare an individual treatment plan, and evaluate any possible risks.
Bear in mind that the patient might be asked to perform any necessary lab tests, including blood work, urine test, ECG (electrocardiogram), X-rays, or others.
The surgeon will also discuss patient’s previous medical history, any ongoing diseases.
It is also important to prepare mentally as well as physically. It is not uncommon to feel uncomfortable when thinking about upcoming surgery. To make the procedure and hospital stay a pleasant experience, patients might ask someone close to them to assist them during time of recovery.
Patients are advised to stop smoking and avoid consuming excessive amounts of alcohol approximately one month before surgery.
It would also be beneficial to ensure a well-balanced diet and to exercise regularly in order to speed up wound healing.
Recovering from the surgery
After a tummy tuck, the surgeon will apply special tape and a compressive garment, which is also known as a binder. The binder has got a very tight fit and it aids in wound healing, prevents seroma formation, and enhances blood circulation. It is advised to wear the compression garment all the time (except when showering) and to refrain from active workout regime for the first 8 weeks.