Surgical tummy tuck at PANTEA® in Munich
Dissatisfaction with the appearance of the abdomen can have many causes: the natural ageing process, one or more pregnancies, or even severe weight loss can be the cause of sagging of the abdominal wall. For many people, a tummy tuck is an option, especially if there is an unpleasant sagging of the skin and fatty tissue combined with a genetic tendency to sagging connective tissue. It can also lead to the abdominal muscles becoming loose, a so-called "rectus diastasis", and even to an umbilical hernia.
The "too much" skin bothers many sufferers, as it can hardly be influenced by dietary changes and exercise. In tight clothing, in the swimming pool, in the sauna or simply in your own body perception, this can become a disturbing problem.
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and subcutaneous fatty tissue to restore an attractive contour and waistline.
Your tummy tuck in good hands with PANTEA®
Our renowned private practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery offers you not only holistic lipoedema treatment but also all available treatment options in the field of breast surgery and skin-tightening and body-shaping surgery at the highest quality level.
We take care of your well-being with our holistic approach, from the initial consultation to aftercare following an operation.
Our aim is for you to feel completely comfortable in your body again and experience a better quality of life, attractiveness and health.
For a satisfactory aesthetic result, we are at your side as your trusted companion not only before and during the treatment, but also afterwards.
Your experts for tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) at PANTEA®
At PANTEA® you can expect a whole team of highly qualified specialists who have been intensively involved in treatments in the field of plastic aesthetic surgery for many years.
Every year, we successfully perform more than 700 operations to the satisfaction of our patients .
Sarah Kaulfersch, specialist in plastic aesthetic surgery
Dr. med. Maria Wetzel, Specialist for Plastic Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. med. Bettina Geßner, Specialist for Plastic Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. med. Anna-Theresa Lipp, Fachärztin für Plastische Ästhetische Chirurgie
Our interdisciplinary approach combines the comprehensive knowledge of plastic aesthetic surgery with aesthetic medicine and gynecology.
Thanks to this unique complementary expertise and our holistic approach to treatment, we always achieve the best possible treatment outcome for our patients.
The focus is on you
As specialists in plastic and aesthetic surgery and medical experts, we know all your worries and fears.
Every patient's wishes are different and so is every patient. We look after you holistically and empathetically and take plenty of time for your treatment.
Arrange a consultation with us now:
+49 (0) 89 - 38 38 08 66
Introducing your plastic & aesthetic surgery experts from PANTEA® in Munich
Let us improve your beauty and health
Arrange a consultation with us now:
+49 (0) 89 - 38 38 08 66
Why can a tummy tuck improve your quality of life?
Many women, but also more and more men, attach great importance to a harmonious body image.
There can be many reasons for dissatisfaction with the appearance of the abdomen: the natural ageing process, one or more pregnancies or even significant weight loss. A genetic tendency to sagging connective tissue can also play a role. The excess skin is disturbing, and sport and diet often do not help.
A surgical tummy tuck is then the method of choice to help the patient regain a smooth and youthful abdomen for a greater sense of well-being and self-confidence. During a tummy tuck, a transverse scar is created in the lower abdominal area, which can be completely concealed in the briefs. The extent of the skin and tissue tightening to be performed varies greatly from person to person, and a precise plan can only be drawn up on an individual basis.
We will be happy to advise you on this during our consultation hours at the PANTEA® practice in Munich.
Following a surgical tummy tuck, a non-invasive medical laser skin tightening procedure can be performed if required.
Treatment procedure for a tummy tuck at PANTEA® in Munich
Medical treatment comprises several steps: from diagnosis through to completion of treatment.
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The first step at PANTEA® is a detailed consultation. Our doctors will take time for you, answer your questions and carry out a photo documentation, ultrasound and physical examination.
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Depending on the findings, we will work with you to determine an individual treatment plan and discuss all the options for optimally implementing your desired treatment.
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Together with our patients, we decide on the most suitable surgical method for a tummy tuck during the consultation.
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The day before the operation you should drink enough fluids and get enough sleep so that you can have the operation in a healthy and rested state.
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On the day of the tummy tuck operation, you should arrive at the clinic on an empty stomach, i.e. you should not eat anything for at least 6 hours before the operation and not drink anything for at least 2 hours before the operation.
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After the operation, our patients receive a "post-op kit". This contains useful aids, as well as hints and tips for optimal behavior during the healing phase and afterwards, as well as high-quality nutritional supplements and nutriceuticals to support the healing phase and the sustainable transition to a healthy and balanced diet.
Of course, we are always available to answer our patients' questions after the operation.
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We recommend that you take approx. 1 to 2 weeks off after the operation. Aftercare includes wearing compression garments or the abdominal belt day and night for approx. 6 weeks. After 6 to 8 weeks, you may resume light sports activities.
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Follow-up appointments are made after the operation in consultation with the surgeon, depending on the healing process. In addition, follow-up appointments can of course be arranged at any time in the event of uncertainties or questions after the operation.
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We take a holistic approach at PANTEA® and are therefore not only there for you before and during the operation, but are of course also at your side after the tummy tuck.
Would you like to exchange ideas in person?
The PANTEA® team of doctors will be happy to answer any questions you may have during a personal consultation.
Make an appointment for an initial consultation:
+49 (0) 89 - 38 38 08 66
Before the tummy tuck
Blood-thinning medication (e.g. aspirin or similar) should no longer be taken one week before the operation.
If you are a smoker, please stop smoking three weeks before the operation.
Please avoid drinking alcohol for approx. 1 week before the operation.
Make sure you drink enough fluids in the days before the procedure.
Please organize a transfer home for the day of discharge. An accompanying person is absolutely necessary for this.
After the tummy tuck
If you are a smoker, please stop smoking for at least 3 weeks after the operation.
Please avoid drinking alcohol for approx. 1 week after the operation.
It is necessary and recommended to wear compression garments or an abdominal belt day and night for approx. 6 weeks.
Sport should be avoided for 6 weeks after the operation. After that, light sport can be resumed.
A healthy diet, supported by specific nutritional supplements and regular exercise, are crucial for the long-term success of the therapy.
Your advantages with PANTEA®
All surgical procedures are of course carried out personally by the specialists advising you.
Extensive experience from more than 700 successful operations per year.
Premium concept in a modern private practice in Munich with high-quality equipment, the latest medical equipment and its own outpatient procedure room.
Surgery and inpatient stay at the premium private clinic Iatros in the center of Munich with modern single and double rooms and a very friendly and competent nursing staff.
From woman to woman - personal advice and gentle treatment at eye level.
We are a family business with a highly competent, experienced, dynamic and friendly team.
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Questions about surgical abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck can generally be performed on adults of any age. However, a stable desired weight should have been achieved beforehand.
Surgical procedures that have already been performed in the abdominal region may be contraindications. We will discuss all the options in a personal consultation.
For most patients, we perform a tummy tuck under general anesthesia. The patient usually stays 2-3 nights as an inpatient at our private partner clinic.
Depending on the degree of excess skin, various methods of abdominoplasty can be used:
- In the case of moderate excess skin on the lower abdomen, the surgeon can perform a "mini abdominoplasty", whereby only the affected small region is tightened.
- If there is a large amount of excess skin, a tightening of the entire abdominal region is performed, the classic "abdominoplasty".
- In addition, a tummy tuck can also be combined with liposuction if required and after consultation.
Patients who suffer from a so-called rectus diastasis, i.e. the divergence of the straight abdominal muscles, can have this corrected during the tummy tuck operation.
The team of doctors at the PANTEA® Private Practice for Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery will be happy to advise you in a detailed consultation on which option is suitable for your individual situation.
Our patients are closely monitored in our consultation hours after the procedure. A suture pull is not necessary as we work with self-dissolving sutures.
We recommend that you take at least 1-2 weeks off after the procedure to recover. Depending on your professional activity, you may need more time to recover.
In addition, compression garments/an abdominal belt should be worn day and night for at least six weeks after a tummy tuck. You should also refrain from sport for approx. 6 to 8 weeks.
Abdominoplasty results in a longer scar in the lower abdominal area. However, this can easily be hidden in the underwear. A classic tummy tuck also leaves a scar around the navel.
By using the most modern techniques, our ultimate goal is to keep scarring as small and invisible as possible.
All PANTEA® specialists follow our standardized holistic treatment approach and have learned it in a large number of joint operations. This ensures that the treatment results of all our PANTEA specialists always meet our highest possible quality standards.
In our private practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Munich, we not only accompany our patients before and during treatment, but also support them after treatment in their life 2.0 as a trusted companion.
What patients say about us:
Now, after a total of 4 months post-operative tummy tuck, the wonderful result is becoming apparent. Another very open consultation and recommendation. Both Dr. Wetzel and Dr. Dozan operate very carefully and focus on healthy wound healing.
Especially on the abdomen with a scar of more than 30 cm should not be underestimated. Competitors who perform liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck can take a leaf out of their book here. Step by step is definitely the better choice.
Around 4 months after the operation there is no discomfort, the scar heals inconspicuously and thanks to the recommendation for scar care it is also soft, without hardening scar tissue.
In short: A clear recommendation for Drs. Wetzel and Dozan! Tummy tucks are not so common, especially in men, but the correction of the mons pubis was far better than the preliminary consultation had suggested!!!
Personally, it was important to me to go to a woman with this topic because I feel more comfortable personally.
Since I do not correspond to the ideal measurements of a woman but am a little curvier, I was worried that my concerns would not be taken seriously and that I might even be advised against it. But Dr. Wetzel immediately allayed my concerns and gave me the feeling that as a curvy woman I could have aesthetic procedures just as easily.
With her empathetic, honest and humane manner, she made me feel very comfortable from the very first minute and I felt understood and taken seriously right from the start. She is an incredibly competent, professional and at the same time very friendly doctor.
As I was too insecure in the first step, I only decided to have a breast lift in April 23.
Afterwards, however, my breasts had too little fullness and I had a breast augmentation with implants in December 23.
I also received excellent and competent advice on the size and manufacturer of the implants, with 2 to 3 sample photos that I brought with me of what I wanted my breasts to look like.
She took enough time at each appointment to explain everything to me clearly and in detail. And after 4 weeks I am now completely satisfied and happy with the result.
Everything went very well, from the information, to the planning of the operations, to the aftercare.
I have always found Dr. Wetzel to be very friendly, calm, emphatic and human. She radiates such calm that I felt very comfortable and in good hands with her. With Dr. Wetzel, everything just fits.
The entire practice team should not be forgotten here either. The team was always easy to reach or called back quickly. Everyone was always friendly and helpful, no matter what concerns I had.
I was looked after very lovingly and professionally both in the practice and in the Iatros Clinic.
I can really recommend Dr. Wetzel and the Pantea practice to anyone with a clear conscience.
I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Wetzel and the Pantea team!
The result is as I had hoped and the pre- and post-operative care is really great. I could and can ask all my questions.
I have 2 more liposuctions coming up and then finally an arm lift because my upper arms are now quite empty.
I can really only recommend the practice....😘😊❤️
But the clinic where the operation is performed is also totally pleasant - within the scope of the possibilities after such an operation. I still felt that I was in good hands here too...:-)
M. KB
I have been suffering from stage 2 lipoedema for 10 years. The discovery of this disease came about in an unexpected and enlightening way. Here is my story:
In my youth and during my pregnancies, I noticed that my body was changing, which is normal in itself. But my legs looked different from my friends' - they were stronger and had unusual stability. I didn't think anything of it at first, but over time the changes became more and more obvious.
The real problems started during the menopause. My legs changed dramatically, accompanied by severe pain that stretched from my ankles to my knees. By this time, my leg no longer had a natural shape. I tried everything to relieve the pain and find out what was wrong with my legs. I consulted various doctors and specialists, but no one could give me a clear diagnosis. In the evenings, I massaged my legs with a hedgehog ball in the hope that it would relieve the pain.
It wasn't until May of this year, when my daughter suggested I visit the Pantea Clinic in Munich on the recommendation of a colleague, that I found a ray of hope. I had no great expectations when I went to the clinic, but was rather hopeless.
At the clinic, I was looked after by Dr. Simone Hermanns, a young and empathetic doctor who spoke to me at eye level. She asked me numerous questions and carried out a thorough examination. Finally, she made the decisive diagnosis: I have stage 2 lipoedema. It was a shock for me, because at that time I had hardly any knowledge about this condition. However, Dr. Hermanns patiently explained everything I needed to know in detail.
The good news was that although lipoedema cannot be cured, there are ways to significantly improve quality of life. Specially made compression garments and pants can help you live pain-free. However, permanent improvement requires an operation to remove the diseased fatty tissue. Dr. Hermanns also explained to me how the diseased fat affects circulation and stability in the knees and joints. These explanations helped me to better understand the causes of my pain and discomfort.
I immediately decided to have the operation. At 59, I couldn't and didn't want to wait any longer. On June 22, the first operation was performed on the front of my legs. Seven liters of diseased fat were removed. I noticed a significant improvement soon after the operation. The pain on the front of my legs had disappeared.
On October 5, the second operation was performed on the back of my legs. The results were promising and I am sure they will be just as positive as the first operation. My mobility has already improved significantly and the pain is history. I no longer have to hide from others and no longer feel guilty about my legs.
I would like to thank Dr. Simone Hermanns from the bottom of my heart. Her expert advice, support and perfect operations have made a lasting improvement to my life. Although I was in a state of shock at the beginning, I was able to trust her and she guided me compassionately and expertly. I can move better, am no longer in pain and can finally go through life with confidence.
which I was relieved of during the preliminary consultation and also during the treatment by the doctor Mrs. Ehrl.
I was given type and professional advice!
What can I say?
I will repeat the treatment at any time.
Looks really great and natural!
Absolutely recommendable!
Many thanks to Mrs. Ehrl! 🙂
I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lipp and the Pantea practice.
You get an all-round feel-good package.
The whole practice team is friendly and always available to answer any questions.
My surgery results exceeded my expectations.
I already feel very comfortable in my body, I'm fitter, pain-free and the circumference has reduced dramatically.
I'm looking forward to my recovery year and I'm excited to see what else is possible with sport.
My quality of life has improved by 100%.
Dr. Lipp + team thank you very much for the great care and the fantastic result.
The almost 3 hour drive there and back was always worth it to me, from the first consultation to the post-op care.
The new practice is also very classy and chic again, but you never have the feeling of being "looked down upon", as if you were in a "Schicki Micki clinic", but always a warm cooperation at eye level from all sides.♥️
(Also, of course, a big thank you to Dr. Hermanns and the team)
In the summer of 2022 I went to the consultation for the first time because of my lipoedema. The holistic treatment approach and the initial examination/consultation with Dr. Hermanns convinced me that PANTEA would be the right practice for me.
In April 2023 I had the last of 3 liposuctions. Dr. Hermanns has always accompanied me fully on my journey before, during and after. With her emphatic, respectful and honest manner, she is the ideal doctor for me and I am incredibly grateful to her for everything.
Dr. Hermanns has operated with both Dr. Mirko Dozan (2x) and Dr. Lipp (1x) and I can't think of any better doctors/surgeons. Everyone is very empathetic and the surgical result is more than I would have expected 🙂
Many thanks to Dr Lipp and Ms Ehrl
It is such a relief to finally be taken seriously as a lipoedema patient. After 2 operations, not only has my body and the associated pain changed, but my whole lifestyle has suddenly become healthier and more active. And I owe it all to Dr. Lipp and her entire team.
Dr. Lipp and Dr. Hermanns are my live savers, thanks to them I no longer have any pain and finally have slim legs. I was able to come to them with all my questions and always felt understood and seen. Simply great people with a big portion of professionalism, I am so happy because I can continue to work with them professionally. ❤️ A huge thank you for the new attitude to life ❤️
Due to her research, she is very familiar with the conditions of this disease.
I have been operated on twice by Dr. Lipp so far. Her colleagues and the practice team are also very nice.
Dr. Hermanns has also been able to give me lots of helpful tips.
I am very happy to have gone down this path with Dr. Lipp. And I hope she can help many more patients to lead a pain-free life.
