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World-Class Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery Worth Traveling For

Combining world-class surgical expertise with discreet, consultant-led care, Bella Vou offers a personalised tummy tuck experience designed specifically for international patients seeking exceptional results.

 

✓ Rated Outstanding by the UK hospital Regulator ( CQC)

✓ Virtual Consultations  ✓ Female Care Team  ✓ Private Chauffeur

✓ Consultant-led Care ✓ English, Farsi & Arabic speaking surgeons. 

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) At a glance

TREATMENT

Enhances the silhouette by removing excess skin and stubborn fat to create a more defined waistline and a smoother, more toned appearance, while also removing stretch marks within the treated area.

ANAESTHESIA

Your procedure is performed under general anaesthetic, ensuring complete comfort and safety throughout your surgery.

DURATION

Your procedure typically takes around 3 hours, depending on your individual surgical plan.

Hospital Stay

Enjoy one overnight stay in our luxury private hospital, where you'll receive attentive post-operative care from our experienced nursing team.

Length of Stay

International patients typically remain in the UK for 10–14 days following surgery, allowing time for essential aftercare, including review appointments, suture removal, and post-surgical lymphatic drainage massage (MLD). Your surgeon will confirm when it is safe for you to fly home based on your individual recovery.

Recovery

Light activities and gentle day-to-day tasks can usually be resumed from around 2 weeks after surgery. More strenuous activities, including exercise and heavy lifting, should typically be avoided for 4–6 weeks, depending on your individual recovery.

Why Choose the UK?

Before focusing on cosmetic surgery, the UK is internationally recognised for its world-class healthcare system, combining some of the highest medical standards with exceptional clinical expertise and patient safety.

Within cosmetic surgery, the UK is renowned for its highly trained consultant surgeons, rigorous regulation, and advanced surgical techniques across procedures such as tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, and abdominal sculpting.

For many international patients, the UK also offers a comfortable environment in which to recover before travelling home, with a cooler, milder climate compared to the peak summer temperatures experienced across much of the Gulf region.

Whether you are visiting the UK or planning a dedicated medical trip, your treatment journey can be carefully structured around your stay, with expert care and support at every stage.

What our Patients say about their Tummy Tuck Experience

"I was worried about scarring because of my skin tone, but Bella Vou supported me every step of the way."

"It felt impossible to find results of other Black women, but Bella Vou showed me so many with skin tones like mine. That gave me confidence to go ahead!"

Tummy Tuck Before and After

Why our Prices reflect premium care

 

Bella Vou is a specialist cosmetic surgery provider offering consultant-led care, performed in CQC-registered hospitals, with an uncompromising focus on safety, outcomes and long-term patient wellbeing.

Our prices reflect the experience of our surgeons, the complexity of modern cosmetic surgery, and the fact that every procedure is delivered as a complete, fully inclusive package — not a headline price with multiple additional costs added later.

For patients travelling from the UAE, we offer virtual  consultations with Arabic-speaking surgeons, allowing you to discuss your goals, concerns and recovery in the language you feel most comfortable with. Feeling fully understood is an important part of your surgical journey, and our team is committed to providing a seamless, personalised experience from your first enquiry through to your return home.

Virtual consultation with a Consultant Plastic Surgeon

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Before considering cosmetic surgery in the UK, it is important to fully understand your options, the procedures available, and what outcomes may realistically be achieved for your individual case.

A virtual consultation provides a convenient, no-travel-required first step to explore this safely and in detail.

1. Understand your options

Discuss your concerns, goals, and suitability for procedures such as tummy tuck, liposuction, or abdominal contouring.

2. Specialist surgeon assessment

Meet directly with a UK consultant plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body contouring techniques.

3. Personalised treatment guidance

Receive a tailored recommendation based on your anatomy, expectations, and desired outcome.

4. No travel required

Your consultation takes place virtually, allowing you to explore your options from the comfort of your home.

Secure your appointment online.

A consultation fee is required to confirm your surgeon’s time.

What "Fully Inclusive" means at Bella Vou

Consultations

All pre-operative consultations and surgical pre-assessments included

Surgeon & Anaesthetist

Your consultant plastic surgeon and anaesthetist included

Hospital Care

Hospital admission, theatre time, anaesthetic and all nursing care

Surgical Garments

All essential garments and dressing

Medications

Routine medications prescribed for your procedure

Aftercare

All scheduled post-operative follow-up appointments and aftercare

No hidden fees. No last minute add-ons. No surprises.

If anything ever needs to change following consultation, this is discussed and agreed with you openly, before treatment.

An exclusive setting for rest, recovery and world-class care.

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Elevated Surgical Experience 

CQC Accredited, Consultant-led tummy tuck procedures carried out in our boutique, world-class UK clinical facility, with a focus on safety, precision, and beautifully balanced results. 

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Seamless Arrival & Discharge 

A discreet and carefully timed patient journey, with private chauffeur transfers between airport and clinic. Your experience is designed to feel calm, considered, and unhurried, from the moment you arrive. 

Recovery Room

Private, Boutique Care 

A highly personalised experience within our boutique clinic in the historic Pantiles area of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Patients are looked after in a quiet, discreet, rural setting where comfort, privacy, and individual attention are central to every stage of care.

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From Tunbridge Wells, With Love

After your initial post-operative stay with us, you are free to continue your recovery in the way that best suits you — whether in elegant local hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells or in central London, just a short journey away. We provide clear aftercare guidance to support your return home with confidence. 

WHY CHOOSE A TUMMY TUCK WITH BELLA VOU?

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A Sculpted Natural Contour

Patients are increasingly demanding a more toned and sculpted result from their tummy tucks, as traditional techniques can often look flat, boxy and unnatural. Our Specialist Consultant Plastic Surgeons have developed a revolutionary new technique to create a more shapely and defined abdominal contour.

In women, the Consultant Surgeons can create an hourglass shape. In men the appearance is lean, toned and natural. 

The ground-breaking technique creates definition in the champagne groove (the central line above and below the belly button) together with vertical abdominal dips running towards the hips. The result is smooth and sculpted.

Muscle repair

The muscles are the abdomen’s foundations. If weakness and separation aren’t repaired, the skin won’t sit properly on the surface. At Bella Vou, muscle repair is not an optional extra but a necessity. Our Specialist Consultation Plastic Surgeons always strengthen and reinforce the six-pack muscles to create an attractive sculpted abdominal profile.

Specialist Experience Across All Skin Types

Our Consultant Plastic Surgeons have specialist expertise in treating a wide range of skin types, including darker skin tones, with a tailored approach to incision placement, closure techniques and aftercare. This level of precision is designed to support smooth, discreet scar healing and consistently refined results, ensuring every patient receives care that is fully adapted to their individual skin, personality identity and surgical needs.

Precision in Every Stitch

The experienced consultant cosmetic surgeons at Bella Vou use stitching techniques and materials designed to reduce discomfort and improve healing. Many other surgeons use continuous stitches which can pull, unravel and result in uncomfortable knots at the top and bottom of the repair.

By comparison, our Specialist Consultant Plastic Surgeons use a series of up to 70 carefully placed individual knots to repair the abdominal muscles, minimising the likelihood of the stitches coming undone and preventing the painful sensation of pulling between the top and bottom knots.

Discreet scars

The Consultant Cosmetic Surgeons at Bella Vou understand the importance of careful scar placement. Their ingenious suturing technique ensures that the scars are very fine, resistant to unsightly stretching, and ultimately fade to become a thin line. They make incisions low on the bikini line so that scars will go unnoticed.

Better belly buttons

Loose skin and excess fat can make the belly button flat and horizontal. Many surgeons leave the navel misshapen following a tummy tuck. However, our Specialist Consultation Plastic Surgeons reshape the belly button to create a vertically sculpted shape.

This gives the appearance of a slimmer, more toned abdomen with scars within the inner rim of the belly button.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

MLD is a physical therapy designed to stimulate lymphatic drainage, reduce swelling and improve healing. At least 3 MLD sessions are included with all Bella Vou tummy tucks to improve recovery and speed up healing.

The Contoured Tummy Tuck

Not all tummy tucks are equal. The highly-skilled cosmetic surgeons at Bella Vou have developed an innovative new abdominoplasty in which they sculpt a new tummy, shaping the contour and emphasising curves.

No drains

The specialist surgeons at Bella Vou don’t use drains following tummy tuck operations. This reduces discomfort, minimises the risk of infection and results in faster healing times.

Scar Clinic

The dedicated Scar Clinic helps support healthy healing. Wound specialists regularly review the healing process and the scar formation to get the optimum results.

 TUMMY TUCK SURGERY TREATMENT OVERVIEW

Overview
FAQs

Can I travel from the UAE for a tummy tuck?

Yes, of course!

Many of our international patients travel from the UAE to the UK for tummy tuck surgery. We offer virtual consultations in advance of your visit, allowing your treatment plan to be carefully designed before you travel and ensuring your time in the UK is well prepared and efficient.

How long should I stay in the UK after surgery?

When is it safe to fly after a tummy tuck?

Where should I stay during recovery?

Why choose the UK instead of having surgery closer to home?

Will I receive aftercare once I return to the UAE?

Can my family travel with me?

Is Bella Vou suitable for patients with darker skin tones?

Can I speak to an Arabic-speaking surgeon?

Pricing
Finance your treatment
We can offer a wide range of incredible finance solutions and payment plans to help you pay for your procedure or treatment, starting from as little as 0% APR!
Why Bella Vou prices reflect premium care.

Bella Vou is a specialist cosmetic surgery provider offering consultant-led care, performed in CQC-registered hospitals, with an uncompromising focus on safety, outcomes, and long-term patient wellbeing.

Our prices reflect the experience of our surgeons, the complexity of modern cosmetic surgery, and the fact that every procedure is delivered as a complete, fully inclusive package — not a headline price with multiple additional costs added later.
At Bella Vou we provide various payment options meaning you can spread the cost and enjoy a confident outlook at a price you can afford.

Please book a complimentary consultation to discuss your exact requirements with our cosmetic surgeons, but typically surgery prices start as shown below
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What to expect from your TUMMY TUCK Recovery, HEALING & SCAR PROGRESSION

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How do we ensure you get the results you deserve?
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STITCH SENSE

The experienced consultant cosmetic surgeons at Bella Vou use stitching techniques and materials designed to reduce discomfort and improve healing.

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DISCREET SCARS

The Consultant Cosmetic Surgeons at Bella Vou understand the importance of careful scar placement. Not only do their world-class suturing techniques ensure that the scars are very fine, but they will always make every effort to place scars where they will go unnoticed.

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SCAR CLINIC

Throughout your recovery with Bella Vou, you will attend regular sessions with our dedicated Scar Clinic to help support healthy healing. Our in-clinic wound specialists will monitor your progress, assess scar formation, and provide expert care to ensure optimal outcomes.

Tummy tuck recovery Week by Week timeline

1 Week

1 Week Post-Tummy Tuck

Immediately following the surgery, the abdomen and incision site will be swollen, bruised, and may ooze a small amount of blood or fluid. It is important to keep the area clean and dry, and follow any instructions given by your surgeon for wound care. You may also experience some pain and discomfort, which can be managed with medication.

8 Months

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Swelling in the abdominal area would have significantly subsided compared to the earlier stages of healing, the scar would have also matured considerably by being thinner and lighter in colour, and less raised, your scar can still improve further over time.

18 Months

18 Months Post-Tummy Tuck

Patients are enjoying a flatter and firmer abdomen with the final scar appearance varying by individual but generally reaching its mature state, resembling a thin, pale line. While still visible, these scars are significantly less conspicuous. Continued sun protection and scar care contribute to long-term scar improvement.

2 Years

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Patients are enjoying a flatter and firmer abdomen with the final scar appearance varying by individual but has reached its mature state, resembling a thin, pale line.

 

Pain & Swelling Week by Week
Timeframe Pain & Swelling Key Milestones
Days 1–3 Pain is at its most intense, sitting around a 7–8 out of 10. Swelling and bruising will be significant - this is completely normal and expected. You'll be discharged from clinic, drains will be in place, and your nursing team will help you take your first gentle steps.
Week 1 Pain begins to ease to around a 5–6 out of 10. Swelling peaks and bruising may spread slightly before it starts to fade. Drains are typically removed between days 3–7. Your first wound check takes place and your compression garment is fitted properly.
Week 2 Pain drops noticeably to around a 3–4 out of 10. Swelling remains but bruising is visibly fading. Most patients feel well enough to work from home on light desk tasks from around day 10–14.
Weeks 3–4 Mild discomfort only. Some tightness and numbness in the abdomen is normal at this stage. You can return to the office for light work and start feeling like yourself again in day-to-day life.
Weeks 5–6 Swelling continues to gradually settle. Most patients are largely pain-free by this point. The compression garment may be reduced to daytime only. Low-impact activity such as gentle walking is encouraged.
Weeks 7–8 Minimal discomfort. Some itching is common as the nerves begin to regenerate - a positive sign of healing. Scar massage begins. Light gym activity can resume, avoiding core exercises for now.
Months 3–6 No pain. Some residual puffiness in the lower abdomen is still normal and will continue to settle. Core exercise can resume from month 3. The scar begins to fade and your final contour starts to become visible.
Month 6–12 Fully healed and comfortable. Your scar will be flat and pale. Final results are fully visible at the 12-month mark.
What can you do to get the most from your recovery process?

After undergoing a tummy tuck procedure, the recovery process is crucial for a successful outcome. It is important to follow post-operative care instructions provided by your surgeon to promote proper healing and minimise complications.

It is essential to be patient and diligent with scar care, such as keeping the incision sites clean and protected from sun exposure to aid in scar progression.

Remember, each individual's healing journey is unique, so it is essential to communicate openly with your surgeon throughout the recovery process, even once you have returned to your home country. We are only ever a phone call or video chat away!

ENHANCE YOUR RESULT with Liposuction and High Definition Body Sculpting

 

A tummy tuck creates a firmer, flatter abdomen, but for many patients, the most harmonious results come from treating the surrounding areas too.

Depending on your anatomy and aesthetic goals, your consultant surgeon may recommend combining your tummy tuck with Liposuction or VASER High Definition Liposuction to enhance your natural contours and create a slimmer waistline and a beautifully balanced silhouette.

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Consultant Surgeon Rado Bocca marking up a patient for Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

LIPOSUCTION

Refine Your Shape

While a tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles, it does not remove every area of stubborn fat. Liposuction is often used to contour the waist, flanks and lower back, helping to create smoother transitions and a more naturally defined shape.

For patients travelling from the UAE, combining procedures may also mean achieving your desired outcome during a single, carefully planned visit to the UK, where appropriate.

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Our Patient 6-months post-Vaser Liposuction

VASER Liposuction

Precision Body Sculpting

For patients looking for greater definition, VASER High Definition Liposuction uses advanced ultrasound technology to sculpt the body's natural contours with exceptional precision. Rather than simply removing fat, VASER can help create a more athletic, toned appearance by enhancing the definition of the waist and surrounding areas.

Your consultant surgeon will advise whether VASER is suitable for your anatomy and aesthetic goals as part of a personalised treatment plan.

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Tummy Tuck: Everything you need to know before surgery

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Tummy Tuck Before & After

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