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BeautySeeker
BeautySeeker
2025.09.17 17:31

Korean tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) - experiences and recommendations?

Abdominoplasty
After losing 30kg, I have a lot of excess skin on my abdomen that will not go away with exercise. I am considering getting a tummy tuck in Korea. I know this is a major surgery with significant recovery time. Has anyone had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in Korea? How was your recovery? How long is the resulting scar and has it faded well? Did you combine it with liposuction? I am also wondering about the cost compared to Western countries. I have heard Korean surgeons are meticulous about scarring - is this true for tummy tucks as well?
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GangnamDoctor Medical Team
GangnamDoctor Medical Team
2026.05.24 18:38
After major weight loss, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is often the only way to remove the excess skin, and Korean surgeons are generally meticulous about closure. Recovery is significant: expect ~2 weeks of limited mobility (you walk slightly bent at first), drains for about 1–2 weeks, and 6 weeks before strenuous activity, with final settling over months. The scar runs low across the lower abdomen hip-to-hip and is placed to hide under underwear; it is permanent but typically fades over a year with good scar care. It is frequently combined with liposuction of the flanks for better contour, and sometimes muscle repair if you have separation. Costs are usually well below US prices; budget for the longer recovery stay.

This is general information — an in-person consultation with a board-certified specialist is the only way to get advice tailored to your anatomy and goals.
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