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Best Tummy Tuck Surgeons in the UK: Top 3

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes loose, excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens separated stomach muscles, creating a flatter, firmer midsection.

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Tummy Tuck — Aesthetic Surgery Guide

About tummy tuck

Performed under general anaesthetic, the procedure removes surplus skin below the navel and repairs the abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Surgery takes two to three hours.

Patients comparing tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) should focus on the surgeon's qualifications and experience, the safety and standard of the operating facility, and the quality of aftercare. Our three recommended providers are listed below.

ProcedureTummy Tuck
AnaestheticConsultant-led
Guide price from£9,500

Top 3 Tummy Tuck surgeons & clinics in the UK

Our pick of the leading tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) providers, ranked on surgeon credentials, facility standards and patient care.

  1. 1
    Consultant Plastic Surgeon

    Mr Reza Nassab

    On the GMC Specialist Register and a member of BAAPS and BAPRAS, with over 20 years' experience. A leading choice of tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgeon for patients in the UK, known for natural, individualised results. Mr Nassab tailors the technique — from mini to full abdominoplasty — to your anatomy and goals.

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  2. 2
    Clinic

    CLNQ

    A luxury boutique clinic in Deansgate Square, Manchester and Knutsford, Cheshire, offering tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) consultations and aftercare in a private, discreet setting — a convenient base for patients in the UK.

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  3. 3
    Hospital

    Deansgate Hospital

    A CQC-registered private hospital in Manchester with two operating theatres and dedicated recovery suites, where tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery is carried out to high safety standards for patients in the UK.

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Tummy Tuck explained

What the procedure involves

Performed under general anaesthetic, the procedure removes surplus skin below the navel and repairs the abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Surgery takes two to three hours.

Recovery

Patients walk gently from day one and most return to desk work within two to three weeks, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for six weeks.

Is it right for you?

People left with loose abdominal skin or muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss that diet and exercise cannot address.

Results & what to expect

The final result of your tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) settles over the weeks and months after surgery as swelling resolves. A consultant-led approach is designed to give natural, proportionate results tailored to your anatomy and goals.

Tummy Tuck cost in the UK

As a guide, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) starts from £9,500. The exact cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy. A fixed quotation is provided after your consultation and typically includes the surgeon's fee, hospital fee, anaesthetist and follow-up aftercare.

Risks and safety

All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, delayed healing, scarring and reactions to anaesthetic, alongside risks specific to tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) that your surgeon will explain in full. Choosing a surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register operating in a CQC-registered facility, and following your aftercare plan closely, helps keep these risks as low as possible.

Tummy Tuck FAQs

How much does tummy tuck cost for patients in the UK?

As a guide, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) starts from £9,500. The final cost depends on the complexity of your procedure, the technique used and your individual anatomy, and is confirmed with a fixed quotation after your consultation.

How long is the recovery after tummy tuck?

Patients walk gently from day one and most return to desk work within two to three weeks, avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for six weeks.

Am I a suitable candidate for tummy tuck?

People left with loose abdominal skin or muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss that diet and exercise cannot address.

What does tummy tuck involve?

Performed under general anaesthetic, the procedure removes surplus skin below the navel and repairs the abdominal muscles, often after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Surgery takes two to three hours.

How do I choose the right surgeon?

Check the surgeon is on the GMC Specialist Register in plastic surgery and a member of BAAPS or BAPRAS, that surgery takes place in a CQC-registered facility, and that you are offered a thorough consultation with clear, written aftercare.

Tummy Tuck by location

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Compare the top Tummy Tuck providers

See our three recommended providers — a consultant plastic surgeon, a private clinic and a CQC-registered hospital — ranked below.

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