Frequently asked questions

The questions we hear most often about Body. The answers are general information and do not replace a personal assessment at plastic surgeon Tiia Pihlamaa's consultation.

Changes in the abdomen and the body are often not only an aesthetic question. Pregnancy, weight fluctuations and ageing affect the skin, the muscles and the shape of the body as a whole. Many people suffer from a bulging abdomen, lack of support in the body, back pain, or from clothes not fitting in the wished way — even when lifestyle is healthy and exercise regular.

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Frequently asked questions

What does tummy tuck surgery mean, and what can it achieve?

What is separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, i.e. diastasis recti, and why can it cause a bulging abdomen and back pain?

How is separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, i.e. diastasis recti, corrected in tummy tuck surgery?

Where do the scars lie in abdominal wall correction surgery, and how is their placement planned?

What does a body lift mean, and how does it differ from a tummy tuck?

How do I know whether I need a correction of the abdominal wall or of the body (abdominoplasty or body lift)?

When is liposuction enough, and what significance does abdominal liposuction have in connection with tummy tuck surgery?

Why are body proportions so important, and what is a good result in abdominoplasty?

Who is suited to a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) or a body lift?

What is recovery like after abdominoplasty?

What risks are associated with a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and a body lift?

Can a tummy tuck, i.e. abdominoplasty, be combined with other procedures?

What to expect

What to Expect from a Consultation