Tummy Tuck in Vietnam (Abdominoplasty)

A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and repairs separated muscle that diet and exercise can't fix, most often after pregnancy or major weight loss. Performed by a Department of Health-licensed surgeon in Ho Chi Minh City, combined with liposuction for the best contour.

Quick answer

A tummy tuck in Vietnam with Dr. Koko starts from $1,200 for the mini tuck, added to your abdominal liposuction base (from $2,600), for a combined total from $3,800. It's for patients at a stable weight who have loose abdominal skin or separated muscles, most commonly after pregnancy or major weight loss, and every quote is confirmed after a free online consultation.

Who it's for

A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is for patients with loose, stretched abdominal skin and separated abdominal muscles that diet and exercise can't fix, most often after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Unlike liposuction alone, which only removes fat, a tummy tuck also removes excess skin and repairs stretched muscle underneath, so it's the right choice when skin laxity, not just fat, is the main concern.

Good candidates are at a stable weight and done losing weight, since further major weight loss or a future pregnancy can undo the result. Your surgeon confirms whether liposuction alone, a tummy tuck, or a combination fits your case during your free online consultation.

Mini vs. full tummy tuck

Mini tummy tuck: addresses loose skin and muscle laxity below the belly button only, through a shorter incision. Suited to patients with a smaller area of excess skin and no or minimal muscle separation above the navel. Shorter surgery and recovery than a full tuck.

Full tummy tuck: addresses the entire abdomen, from below the belly button up to the ribs, with muscle repair along the full length of the abdominal wall and repositioning of the belly button. The right choice after pregnancy or major weight loss, when excess skin and muscle separation extend above the navel.

What's included

• Pre-op consultation: Free online assessment from photos, with a recommendation on mini vs. full and whether liposuction should be combined, before you book flights.

• The procedure: Performed under general anaesthesia by a Department of Health-licensed surgeon in Ho Chi Minh City.

• Compression garment: Provided for wear during your recovery.

• Follow-up visits: In-person checks before you fly home.

• Aftercare: WhatsApp access to your care team for questions during recovery, wherever you are.

Pricing

A tummy tuck is priced together with abdominal liposuction as the base treatment, plus your tuck type and any add-ons, since the two are almost always done in the same surgery for the best contour. Prices are split by weight, since more tissue volume affects surgery time.

Recovery

Discomfort is highest in the first 2 to 3 days and is managed with medication. Most patients walk, slightly bent forward, from day 1, and stand fully upright again by around week 2 as the repaired muscles settle. A compression garment is worn for 4 to 6 weeks to support healing and reduce swelling. Light desk work is often possible from around week 2 to 3, with heavier lifting and full exercise cleared closer to 6 weeks. Final results, once remaining swelling has resolved, are usually clear between 3 and 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need liposuction with my tummy tuck?

Most patients combine the two, since liposuction refines the surrounding contour that a tummy tuck's skin and muscle repair doesn't address on its own. Your surgeon recommends whether to combine them for your case during your free online consultation.

Will I have drains after surgery?

Small drains are commonly used after a full tummy tuck to reduce fluid buildup, and are usually removed within a few days, before you fly home. A mini tuck often doesn't require them. Your surgeon confirms this for your case after reviewing your consultation photos.

Will it leave a visible scar?

Yes, a tummy tuck always leaves a scar along the lower abdomen, positioned to sit below where underwear or a swimsuit typically covers. Scars fade considerably over 12 to 18 months but don't disappear completely.

Can I combine this with another procedure?

Yes, a tummy tuck is commonly combined with breast surgery as part of a mommy makeover, or with waist and flank liposuction in the same trip. Your surgeon advises on safe combinations for your case, since total time under anaesthesia is a factor.

How soon can I fly home after a tummy tuck?

This depends on your specific procedure and how your recovery is progressing. Your surgeon confirms your minimum recommended stay during your free online consultation, and you fly home only once healing is on track.

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