What is an abdominal liposuction?

The abdominal area is the most frequently treated with liposuction area of the human body in both men and women. The most important factors in the assessment of potential success of abdominal liposuction are:

  • Amount and location of abdominal fat accumulation
  • History of weight gain and weight loss
  • Pregnancy
  • Patient’s age and gender

Frequently Asked Questions

Former pregnancy

During pregnancy, abdominal muscles stretch and lower abdomen protrudes to a certain extent. The curvature of the muscles in the abdominal wall defines the silhouette plane or shape of the abdomen after liposuction. Most women who have been pregnant and undergo this procedure are very pleased with the achieved results.

After a successful liposuction, undergoing abdominoplasty(tummy tuck) is usually not necessary.

Swelling after a cesarean section

The incision used for a cesarean section or hysterectomy is called a Pfannenstiel incision. It is made in the lower abdomen area. A frequently occurring and also undesirable consequence of a Pfannenstiel incision is a permanent swelling of the subcutaneous fat accumulation just above the incision. This unpleasant deformation is very easily corrected through liposuction.

Former obesity

Massive weight changes, both in obesity and subsequent weight loss, lead to fat formation with more fibrous structure and thus, it complicates the liposuction.

Significance of abdominal fat location

An important factor for the successful liposuction is the location of abdominal fat deposits. Abdominal fat tissue resides at two different levels: surface and visceral.

  • Surface abdominal fat accumulation is located just below the skin above the abdominal muscles;
  • Visceral fat accumulation is found inside the abdominal cavity near the intestines.

Some people have more visceral than surface fat tissue. Surface fat can be removed through liposuction. However, visceral fat deposit cannot be removed through liposuction because it is extremely dangerous. It can only be eliminated through a weight loss diet and exercise. Most patients have more surface than visceral fat cells. Each one of such patients can obtain cosmetic improvements through abdominal liposuction.

Patient’s age is not an important factor for the success and the results of the procedure. Liposuction can improve the aesthetic appearance in case of abdominal obesity, while very little risks are being taken and very little discomfort is being felt.

After liposuction, the skin in the upper abdominal area may appear slightly wrinkled. Elderly patients, who have reduced skin elasticity, tend to experience overextension and wrinkles. Interestingly, in the lower abdominal area, the skin is not inclined to similar overstretching. The elasticity of the Scarpa fascia can prevent overextension after liposuction of the lower abdomen.

Postoperative recovery

Usually after this operation, the pain is minimal and it is easily tolerated. It is similar to the pain when having muscle soreness and burning, which are experienced after a very intense workout. Patients can feel it most intensely when touching the skin of the operated area during activities such as turning in bed, getting in or out of a car or sitting in a chair. Also the most intensely, it is felt in the first 3 to 5 days and, if necessary, can be easily treated through common painkillers.

Cosmetic improvement is obvious (and usually dramatic) on the day after the surgery, as a result of drainage and wearing compression garments. In the next few days a swelling appears. It will slowly decrease in the next 4 to 12 weeks. The slower appearance recovery of the abdominal skin is normal. It usually takes 3-4 months for full recovery.

How much does it cost?

Prices are formed individually after an online consultation and depending on the patient’s personal needs. Once we know what you want, you will receive our offer within 24 hours. You also can check our PRICE LIST.

How do we work

Once you have made contact with us, we will organize a free video consultation with the surgeon we believe is best suited for your particular situation.

This consultation will be within 72 hours of your request. Prior to the video consultation, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire about your medical history and send photos of the problematic areas. 

If necessary during the video consultation your doctor will advise you to take additional photos of the problematic areas and suggestions for the angle from which to take photos.

This consultation will be combined with a detailed discussion about your wishes and the possibilities for achieving them.  We will discuss with you the expected results, possible risks and any other issues that you might be concerned about.

We advise you to make a list of all the questions you may want to ask concerning the procedure before the actual consultation. After the official request to us, and if you wish, we can arrange a meeting for you with our representative in London.

Within 24 hours of the video consultation, we will send you a costing describing the price of the procedure and the needed length of stay in Bulgaria. In the costing there will also be preferential prices offered for our partner hotels with which we work and for which we can guarantee the quality and comfort. 

You will then have 3-4 days of time to reflect, and give us your decision.

If you decide to proceed and agree with all terms and conditions , you will have 48 hours within which you must prepay 30% of the total amount of the procedure. This amount is paid directly to the clinic where your procedure will be performed and thereby you will have a reserved date and time for your procedure and a room in the hotel you have chosen. The remaining balance has to be paid by the day before the procedure itself after conducting the preliminary examination in the clinic.

If you decide or need to cancel the procedure, this must be done at least 30 days before the date of your flight in order to be able to trigger a process for returning your deposit.  

If you decide to cancel our services within the last 30 days before your flight, you must have a good reason for doing so (supported by evidence) in order to take your money back. If you cancel it within these 30 days and the reason is acceptable, your money will be returned, but you will be suspended 50 euro for an administrative fee. If you wish to change the date of the procedure, this can happen at least 30 days before.

If you wish, we can also arrange your travel from your home to the airport. We are partners with a transport company and you can use our preferential prices. This also applies to your return flight. To do this, you will need to send us the details of your flight one week in advance.

Upon arrival in Bulgaria, you will be greeted at the airport by one of our employees who will take you to your hotel.

On the day before the operation, you will have a preliminary examination, where some necessary tests will be performed (e.g. blood tests) and we will specify all the details related to the operation (treatment plan, proposal for some additional or adjacent procedures for a better outcome, recovery plan etc). Our employee will take you to the clinic and after that to the place where you are to be accommodated.

Before the surgery, you will need to sign an informed consent document (i.e. a document certifying that you have been informed by the doctor about all potential risks and complications and that you understand them) and agree to proceed with the procedure).

On the day of the operation our employee will bring you back to the clinic. Depending on the procedure, you may need to have one or several days of hospital stay. After the completion of the procedure and the hospital stay, our employee will take you back to your hotel.

During the entire stay, our employee will be at your service throughout. 

If you wish, and if the procedure allows, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements but this must be specified in advance.

On the day of departure, you will be accompanied by our employee back to the airport.

If you wish, we can arrange your stay according to your requirements. This must be specified in advance.

You will be provided with a detailed plan on the recovery process. 

Online consultations in the recovery period will be arranged with your surgeon, but if you have stayed in the hospital after your procedure, the doctor will give you post-operative examinations on the first and third days.

On the seventh and fourteenth days, preventive online consultations will be made to track how the recovery goes.  

Online consultation reviews are also done on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6thmonths.You will be able to contact us at any time!