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Circumferential abdominoplasty

Redefine your silhouette with a personalized 360° body contouring procedure.

  • Surgery Duration: 3 – 6 hours
  • Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia
  • Hospital Stay: 2 – 3 nights
  • Time Off Work: 2 – 3 weeks
  • Full Recovery: 6 – 8 weeks
  • Hotel Accommodation: Recommended stay of 10 – 14 days, depending on your treatment plan

What is Circumferential Abdominoplasty?

Also known as a 360° tummy tuck or circumferential body contouring, circumferential abdominoplasty is a comprehensive body contouring procedure designed to reshape and tighten the entire lower torso. It is especially effective for individuals who have experienced significant weight loss and wish to address loose, sagging skin and excess fat around the abdomen, waist, back, hips, and buttocks.

This customizable surgery improves body shape and definition by removing excess tissue and repositioning the skin for a smoother, more toned appearance.

Techniques Used:

There are two primary approaches to circumferential abdominoplasty, each tailored to different needs and goals:

1. Belt Lipectomy

This technique focuses on lifting and reshaping the lower back, waist, and buttocks, but does not address outer thigh sagging or allow for fat flap buttock augmentation.

Pros:

  • Effective lift for lower back fat rolls
  • Enhances waist contour and narrowing
  • Lifts and reshapes sagging buttocks
  • Defines the transition between lower back and buttocks

Cons:

  • Scar sits higher and may be visible above swimwear
  • Outer thighs are not addressed (may require additional surgery)
  • Not suitable for gluteal fat flap augmentation

2. Lower Body Lift

This method involves a lower level incision, typically hidden beneath underwear or swimwear, and is ideal for patients with outer thighs sagging or those seeking buttock augmentation using their own gluteal fat repositioning.

Pros:

  • Provides comprehensive lift of buttocks and outer thighs
  • Improves hips and outer thighs contour
  • Allows for autologous fat flap augmentation of the buttocks
  • Scar is positioned low, often hidden by clothing

Cons:

  • Does not lift or contour the back
  • Less effective in waist narrowing
  • May result in a less distinct transition between lower back and buttocks

Who is a Candidate?

Ideal candidates include:

  • Individuals with excess skin and sagging around the abdomen, waist, back, buttocks, or thighs
  • Those who have undergone massive weight loss (e.g., post-bariatric surgery) and have been weight-stable for at least 3 months
  • Women post-pregnancy with stretched abdominal skin
  • Patients with localized fat deposits and loose skin not suitable for liposuction alone
  • Individuals seeking to counteract signs of aging in the lower torso

Benefits of a 360° Tummy Tuck:

  • Achieve a flat, toned abdomen
  • Eliminate lower abdominal stretch marks
  • Enhance waist definition and curve
  • Smooth out back fat rolls
  • Lift and firm sagging buttocks
  • Reshape and volumize buttocks using your own fat (depending on technique)
  • Enjoy a more sculpted, youthful silhouette

What Will the Scar Look Like?

The incision extends 360 degrees around the lower body—starting just above the pubic area, curving around the waist, and continuing across the lower back or buttocks depending on the technique used. The scar is placed strategically to be concealed beneath most clothing and swimwear, and closed meticulously to promote a thin, discreet line over time.

Recovery Process:

  • Pain: Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort managed with oral medication, patches, or occasional injections
  • Swelling: Expected and varies depending on the extent of liposuction, use of drains, and adherence to compression garments
  • Drains: Typically used and removed between day 7–10 post-op
  • Stitches: Usually absorbable; if not, removed after 10–14 days
  • Compression Garment: Worn for 30 days post-surgery to reduce swelling and support healing
  • Mobility: Early walking is encouraged
  • Time Off Work: 2–3 weeks
  • Return to Gym: After 4 weeks
  • Full Recovery: 6–8 weeks
  • Final Results: Visible at 4 months, with noticeable improvement starting 2 weeks post-op as swelling decreases

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A belt lipectomy targets skin laxity and excess fat around the entire lower torso. This procedure can reshape and lift the following areas:

  • Abdomen
  • Waist
  • Lower back
  • Buttocks

By treating all these regions in a single surgery, belt lipectomy provides a comprehensive improvement in body contour and silhouette.

A lower body lift is designed to lift and tighten sagging skin and tissue across the lower half of the body, specifically focusing on:

  • Abdomen
  • Hips
  • Buttocks
  • Outer thighs

This technique addresses multiple problem areas simultaneously, enhancing both shape and firmness throughout the midsection and lower body.

During a belt lipectomy, multiple body areas are addressed in one procedure:

  • The abdomen is treated with a full tummy tuck, including:
    • Tightening of the abdominal muscles
    • Repositioning of the belly button (navel)
    • Removal of excess, sagging skin
  • The waist and flanks are sculpted with liposuction and skin excision to create a narrower, more defined waistline.
  • The buttocks are lifted to restore a firmer, more youthful shape.
  • A lower back lift is performed to eliminate fat rolls and excess skin in the lower back region.
  • Optional buttock augmentation can be added using:
    • Natural fat transfer (Brazilian Butt Lift - BBL)
    • Silicone buttock implants

A lower body lift offers full lower torso rejuvenation through several targeted steps:

  • The abdomen undergoes a standard tummy tuck, involving:
    • Abdominal muscle repair
    • Repositioning of the belly button
    • Removal of redundant skin
  • The waist and flanks are contoured using liposuction.
  • The buttocks, hips, and outer thighs are lifted and reshaped to improve body curves and proportions.
  • Optional buttock augmentation is available through:
    • Gluteal fat repositioning flaps (using your own tissue for natural volume)
    • Silicone buttock implants

Yes. Many patients choose to combine their 360° tummy tuck with additional procedures for more comprehensive results. Common combinations include:

  • Arm lift (brachioplasty)
  • Inner thigh lift
  • Breast lift or augmentation
  • Liposuction in additional areas (e.g., neck, arms, thighs)

Your surgeon will help you determine a safe and effective surgical plan based on your goals and health status.

Circumferential abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss surgery. While some weight is lost due to removal of excess skin and fat, the goal is to improve shape and tone, not reduce weight significantly. It's best suited for individuals who have already achieved weight stability.

As with any major surgery, there are potential risks. These include:

  • Bleeding or hematoma
  • Infection
  • Poor wound healing or scarring
  • Seroma (fluid accumulation)
  • Changes in skin sensation
  • Asymmetry
  • Deep vein thrombosis (rare)

The rate of complications is very rare at our Davinci clinic practice. Choosing a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon greatly reduces the risk of complications.

Results from a circumferential abdominoplasty are generally long-lasting, especially when paired with a healthy lifestyle. However, significant weight fluctuations, future pregnancies, or natural aging can impact the longevity of your results.

  • Desk work: Typically within 2–3 weeks
  • Light exercise: Around 4 weeks post-op
  • Full activity and heavy lifting: After 6 weeks
  • Final results: Visible after swelling subsides—usually by 4 months

Recovery timelines may vary depending on the extent of surgery and individual healing.

Pricing at Davinci Clinic

The all inclusive prices:

The all inclusive prices cover it all, including all the following:

(There are no any hidden fees or additional charges)

  1. surgeon’s fees
  2. follow up consultations
  3. medical investigations
  4. hospital facility (2 – 3 nights)
  5. medical prescriptions
  6. anesthesia
  7. compression garment
  8. private VIP limousine from the airport back and forth and all clinic / hospital visits
  9. Hotel accommodation (4 or 5 stars hotel) 12 days
  10. your two-way (round-trip) Air Flight Tickets for 1 person
Belt lipectomy including liposuction 7000 USD / 5300 GBP
+ upper bra line back lift + 2500 USD / 1900 GBP
+ BBL + 1300 USD / 980 GBP
+ buttocks silicone implant + 4000 USD / 3000 GBP
Lower body lift 7000 USD / 5300 GBP
+ autologous gluteal fat augmentation + 1600 USD / 1200 GBP
+ silicone implant + 4000 USD / 3000 GBP

This price list is only valid for a limited time and it includes the Air Flight Tickets + Hotel accommodation + VIP Limousine transports

Optional Vacation Packages:

Make your recovery unforgettable with our luxury add-ons:

Red Sea 5-star resort with all-inclusive stay + VIP limousine: $2,000 USD / £1,600 GBP (5 nights)

Detailed Pricing Breakdown:

1. surgery cost:

Belt lipectomy including liposuction 5000 USD / 3800 GBP
+ upper bra line back lift + 2000 USD / 1500 GBP
+ BBL + 1300 USD / 980 GBP
+ buttocks silicone implant + 4500 USD / 3400 GBP
Lower body lift 5000 USD / 3800 GBP
+ autologous gluteal fat augmentation + 1500 USD / 1150 GBP
+ silicone implant + 4500 USD / 3400 GBP

2. Accommodation in hotel average cost:

  1. 100 USD / 75 GBP per night for a 4 stars hotel
  2. 130 USD / 100 GBP for a 5 stars hotel

10 – 15 days of accommodation are required according to the patient’s own plan, but however it is highly recommended to have at least 10 days for follow up and stitches removal.

You can plan your own journey with flexibility or you can simply choose one of the all inclusive prices above.

3. Flight tickets:

It all depends on the distance and the flight agency. We usually make the booking for you based on the available prices.

4. Optional additional activities during your vacation:

Red sea 5 stars top resort with all inclusive stay = 2000 USD / 1600 GBP (5 nights)