Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and may repair selected muscle separation. It is not a weight-loss operation, does not remove visceral fat and cannot guarantee a completely flat abdomen or remove every stretch mark. Scar position, the extent of correction and recovery depend on anatomy, previous surgery and skin laxity.
Options may include full or limited abdominoplasty, muscle repair and carefully selected liposuction. A full procedure may require repositioning of the navel. Photographs and video support a preliminary virtual consultation, but skin mobility, muscle separation, scars, hernia concerns and the safest operation require in-person examination.
Candidates should have health appropriate for surgery, be near a stable and sustainable weight and be prepared for activity restrictions. Future pregnancy or substantial planned weight loss may compromise the result and affect timing. Smoking and nicotine markedly increase wound-healing risk, and clot-risk factors must be reviewed before surgery.
Early recovery includes tightness, swelling, bruising and temporary difficulty standing fully upright. Drains or compression may be used, and guided early walking is important while strain is avoided. International patients should arrive before surgery for examination and testing and generally remain in Yerevan for approximately 7–10 days; longer local observation may be advised after extensive or combined surgery. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, seroma, delayed healing, skin or navel compromise, widened scars, asymmetry, persistent numbness, contour irregularity, thrombosis and anaesthetic complications.
Send front, side and oblique photographs together with height, weight, pregnancy history, previous abdominal surgery, smoking status and future weight or pregnancy plans. Relevant tummy-tuck cases can also be reviewed in the Before & After gallery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Telman Arakelyan, plastic and maxillofacial surgeon. Last reviewed: July 2026. Abdominal-wall symptoms or suspected hernia may require additional assessment.
