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Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
If the volume of the abdomen decreases significantly, for example after pregnancy or after losing a lot of weight, the abdominal skin can become increasingly slack. The underlying abdominal muscles are often also stretched. The sagging tissue on the abdomen hangs down, in severe cases even like an apron. During a tummy tuck, excess, sagging tissue is removed and the skin is tightened. We often combine the operation with liposuction to improve the contours of the body. At the same time, the abdominal wall muscles can also be tightened and the straight abdominal muscles joined together in the centre to improve the body silhouette. The aim of abdominoplasty is to restore an aesthetic, taut abdomen.
Abdominoplasty - complete or mini?
If only the lower area of the abdomen is affected, a small tummy tuck can be performed. With a mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty), excess skin can be removed from the lower abdomen - the effect is naturally not as pronounced as with the "big" tummy tuck. In this case, the belly button is not incised; the belly button does not have to be moved and there is no scar around the belly button. The mini tummy tuck is primarily aimed at people of relatively normal weight. The innovative Argon Plasma device is suitable for this. Argon plasma technology, also known as plasma skin tightening, is based on the unique property of plasma to tighten the skin and adapt to new body contours. Unlike conventional surgical procedures, skin tightening with Argon Plasma requires no incisions or scars, which significantly speeds up the healing process.
The complete tummy tuck is more comprehensive and targets the entire abdominal area, i.e. the upper and lower abdomen. The procedure usually involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin.
With my many years of experience in the field of abdominoplasty, I will be happy to advise you, perform the procedure according to the latest scientific findings and ensure a natural and beautiful result.
Fast Facts
Operation time: | complete: 120-180 min. min: 60-90 min. |
Anesthesia: | general anesthesia |
Length of stay: | 1-2 days in the clinic in Munich |
Sociability: | after approx. 7 days |
Hospitalization: | after approx. 1-2 weeks |
Sport: | after approx. 6-8 weeks |
Pain: | medium |
Aftercare tips: | → PDF for download |
With our new surgical technique for a slim waist and a firmtummy
After years of intensive research into the blood supply to the abdominal skin, we have developed new surgical techniques that are much gentler than conventional methods. The results have improved significantly and complications have become very rare.
The tummy tuck is performed at the ATOS Clinic in Munich, where I also have my practice.
You are welcome to arrange a consultation appointment:
Phone: +49 89 / 20 4000 205 Email: praxis@prof-holm-muehlbauer.de or online
In the best hands with Prof. Holm Mühlbauer:
Qualifications, awards,
Development of recognised surgical methods
Focus Magazine Awards
- Honoured in the Focus list of doctors 2013-2023:
as Germany's top doctor for breast surgery. - Honoured in the Focus Medical List 2023:
as Germany's top doctor for breast surgery, facelift, eyelid surgery
Stern Magazine awards
- Honoured in the Stern Doctors' List 2022, 2023
Qualifications
- 2002 Specialist in plastic surgery
- 2004 Habilitation at the Medical Faculty of the Technical University of Munich and
- 2006 Additional qualification in special plastic surgical intensive care medicine from the Bavarian Medical Association
- 2010 Associate Professor for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery
Publications & Lectures
- Over 50 book contributions and publications in national and international scientific journals.
- Publications for download
- Over 100 presentations at national and international symposia and congresses.
Tummy tuck - an option for me?
Self-confidence can be severely affected by sagging abdominal skin. Many patients no longer feel confident around people when their tummy is visible, for example in the swimming pool. There is a great desire to regain firm abdominal skin that does not hang down wrinkled. At a certain point, measures such as sport, massage or a conscious diet can no longer achieve a tightening effect. In particular, abdominal muscles that have grown apart cannot be tightened through exercise. Only surgery can help here. It is important to note here that a tummy tuck is not a means of losing excess weight. The best results are achieved in slim, healthy patients whose flabby abdominal tissue does not respond to exercise and diet.
Why Professor Holm Mühlbauer?
Based on the findings from my clinical research projects - one focus here was on the blood supply to the abdominal skin - I have described a new surgical technique that has significantly reduced the complication rate in abdominoplasty and greatly improved the results.We are here for you!
What the patients say ...
Prof Holm Mühlbauer is a very competent and experienced doctor. I have already had several outpatient procedures performed by her and she has also operated on me twice. I am very satisfied with the results. She advises and explains everything and answers every question. A top doctor! I can only recommend her to anyone.
I also have to say that the team at the O.P. was great and Mrs Fischer at reception is incredibly friendly and helpful anyway. You feel very welcome in the practice.
I had a breast augmentation 3 months ago with Prof. Dr Holm Mühlbauer and the result is great!
Mrs Prof. Dr Holm Mühlbauer gave me perfect advice on size so that it fits my body, I felt very well looked after and would always have it done there again.
Everything healed perfectly and I am more than satisfied.
I came across Prof Dr Holm-Mühlbauer through a recommendation from another doctor and immediately felt that I was receiving extremely competent advice. Before, during and after the breast augmentation, I could not have been better looked after by Dr Holm-Mühlbauer and her practice team.
The well-being of the patient is absolutely the focus here. Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer even came in on her day off just for me to remove the drainage.
The result of the operation is simply perfect + beautiful!
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Sympathetic and professional experienced doctor,
I am very grateful to her and glad that I am in surgery with her. Best
I had a face and neck lift and an upper eyelid lift with Prof Dr Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer and the result was simply sensational.
I look young, fresh and not operated on. Just as it should be.
I didn't have any pain, but you have to be prepared for haematomas and swelling. But don't worry, this is normal and will be broken down by the body.
Professor Dr Charlotte Holm Mühlbauer is the best, both professionally and personally.
Her practice manager Sabine Fischer is always very friendly and helpful.
All the staff at the clinic who looked after me were caring and competent.
My husband is also delighted with the result.
I had my first experience with Dr Charlotte Holm Müllbauer 5 years ago. I came for the first time for a lip treatment. She was very professional and friendly at the same time. My lips were well done, I didn't have much swelling
🙏🏻 I was satisfied every time, but have since changed my doctor because the clinic in Effnerstr. is difficult for me to reach.
Friendly and very professional doctor!
I like going to her, the result is always natural!
I had a breast reduction with Prof Dr Charlotte Holm-Mühlbauer and I am delighted with the result. The reduction and lift turned out better than I had imagined. The result is natural and significantly firmer, fine scars that are barely visible and no pain after the operation. I am more than happy with the result. The entire team at the Atos Clinic is simply wonderful and always friendly and courteous. I have always had difficulties with circulation and nausea after general anaesthesia. At the Atos Clinic I had no complaints for the first time. From the initial consultation to the last follow-up examination, Prof Dr Holm-Mühlbauer and the practice team make you feel very well looked after and accepted. They are committed to their patients and are always at your side. I can only recommend Prof Dr Holm Mühlbauer to anyone.
R. Gebhart
Prof Dr Mühlbauer-Holm is a very good, experienced and empathetic doctor! I was already "under her knife" several times in her Bogenhausen days.
I owe it to her skill that my face is now very satisfactory again after I had to have a wing of my nose removed due to a basal cell carcinoma. Thank you very much for that!
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Ausgezeichneter Arzt. Sie verdient den Titel als eine der besten plastischen Chirurgen Deutschlands.
Verifiziert
Äußert professionelle Betreuung und Abwicklung. Für mich war es die erste OP im „kosmetischen“ Bereich. Die OP verlief reibungslos. Der Heilungsverlauf war sehr schnell und unkompliziert. Kurz nach der OP war das sehr gute Ergebnis und die professionelle Arbeit von Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer deutlich erkennbar. Das Ergebnis ist sehr natürlich. Hier kenne ich andere Ergebnisse.
Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer macht das mit einem Fachwissen und einer Kompetenz die man suchen muss. Ich bin froh, Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer kennengelernt zu haben.
Die Assistentin von Frau Prof. Holm-Mühlbauer ist eine Perle. Herzlich, freundlich und fröhlich …
Professor Holm-Mühlbauer was recommended to me for a facelift. I will always be grateful for that. The first consultation, the inpatient stay and the subsequent aftercare were characterised by a professional and charming manner that you will rarely find in the medical field, but which is crucial for the necessary trust.
The result of the operation was simply great - natural and yet with a resounding result.
I would recommend this address to all my friends and acquaintances.
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