Body Treatments in Berlin
A flat, firm abdomen is often regarded as a beauty ideal in our society. Yet whilst many people strive for this appearance, it is difficult or impossible for most to achieve. This can significantly affect both self-perception and confidence, leaving people dissatisfied with what they see in the mirror.
Both women and men can be affected by loose abdominal skin, although it is considerably more common among women due to a range of factors. Connective tissue gradually loses firmness with age, whilst pregnancy or substantial weight loss can place considerable strain on the abdomen and surrounding tissues.
Pregnancy is not the only cause of these unwanted changes. Significant fluctuations in weight and the natural ageing process can have similar effects. Although excess weight may respond to diet and exercise, these measures—and massage—cannot restore severely stretched skin that has lost its ability to contract. A body treatment at my Berlin practice may provide an effective option.
Abdominoplasty
Surgery is the only way to remove significantly loose abdominal skin. An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, reshapes and tightens the abdominal wall. For suitable patients, the procedure can restore more balanced body contours and improve confidence and quality of life.
At Dottore Caletti’s specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin, I perform abdominoplasty using different surgical techniques selected according to the individual findings. It is important to understand that an abdominoplasty is not a weight-loss procedure.
What does the body treatment involve?
During a tummy tuck, I remove loose skin from the abdominal area. The procedure may also be used to tighten separated or weakened rectus muscles and reinforce the abdominal wall, creating a more defined waist where appropriate.
An abdominoplasty aims to produce a flatter, firmer abdomen and, where appropriate, a slimmer and more defined waist. This involves removing excess skin and loose tissue. Depending on your anatomy, treatment may focus on the lower abdomen with a mini abdominoplasty or address both the upper and lower abdomen with a conventional tummy tuck. The aim is to restore more balanced and natural-looking body contours.
Initial changes are visible immediately after surgery. However, you will need to allow four to six months—and sufficient time for the healing process to settle—before assessing the final result. The outcome of an abdominoplasty depends on your skin quality, subcutaneous tissue and abdominal muscles. Maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle can help preserve the result for many years.
Medical facts
Abdominoplasty is performed under general anaesthesia and usually requires a one-night stay in hospital. The operation takes approximately three hours. Depending on your occupation and level of physical exertion, you may be able to return to work after ten days to two weeks, or after three to four weeks if your work is physically demanding. Initial wound healing takes around two weeks, and a compression garment must be worn for six weeks.
Depending on the extent of the tummy tuck and the surgical technique required, prices start from €7,000.
Potential risks of the body treatment
I perform all surgery with careful planning and established surgical techniques, and complications following abdominoplasty are uncommon. Nevertheless, no surgical procedure is entirely without risk.
Potential risks include:
- Delayed wound healing
- Infection
- Medication intolerance or allergic reactions.
To minimise these risks, I recommend discussing all medication with me before surgery. Painkillers, blood-thinning medication and sleeping tablets may need to be discontinued at least one week beforehand, but only as medically advised. You should also avoid nicotine and alcohol during this period.
Liposuction in Berlin
Body treatments such as tummy tucks are frequently combined with liposuction. Liposuction can provide a long-lasting reduction in unwanted localised fat deposits in selected areas. By creating more balanced contours, the procedure can help patients feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
Liposuction is a surgical method of removing fat cells from selected areas of the body. Fat beneath the skin is carefully loosened and removed through fine cannulas, reducing localised fat deposits and refining the body’s contours.
Abdominal liposuction
Many people would like a slimmer, more defined abdomen. However, abdominal fat can be particularly persistent and may not respond sufficiently to exercise. Its development can be influenced by several factors, including physical inactivity, hormones and genetics. For suitable patients, liposuction can reduce unwanted localised fat and create a more proportionate abdominal contour.
During abdominal liposuction, fat is removed from the upper or lower abdomen. Depending on the individual findings, the treatment may also include fat deposits around the hips or back.
Medical facts about the body treatment
Depending on the area being treated, this body treatment in Berlin generally takes between one and a half and two hours. It may be performed under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia if several areas are treated at the same time. Liposuction may be carried out as a day-case procedure or require a 24-hour hospital stay.
Depending on your occupation, you can usually return to desk-based work after two to three days and to physically demanding work after seven to fourteen days. You should wait at least four weeks before fully resuming your exercise routine. A compression garment must be worn for approximately four weeks as part of the aftercare.
Depending on the treatment area and extent of liposuction, prices start from €2,500.
Potential risks
Liposuction is generally considered a low-risk surgical procedure. Possible risks include bruising, bleeding, delayed wound healing and medication intolerance. Rare complications include thrombosis, embolism and circulatory complications.
Liposuction for other areas: body treatments in Berlin
Liposuction can be performed not only on the abdomen but also on the arms, legs and neck. The contours of these areas cannot always be changed through targeted exercise or a strict diet alone. Where appropriate, liposuction can reduce persistent fat deposits, improve proportions and help patients feel more comfortable in their bodies.
Additional treatments at the practice
In addition to the body treatments described above, my practice offers facial procedures such as a brow lift, facelift and lip enhancement; wrinkle treatments including wrinkle treatment with Botox, treatment of frown lines and dermal filler treatment; and breast surgery such as breast reduction, breast augmentation, and breast lift. I also offer laser treatment and other procedures, including scar treatment and migraine treatment with Botox. Please visit the treatments overview to learn more about the available options.
Conclusion
Surgery and body treatments at Dottore Caletti in Berlin combine high medical standards with a considered aesthetic approach. My aim is to achieve natural-looking, long-lasting improvements that help patients feel more confident and comfortable in their bodies.
If you have any questions, please contact our team using the contact form or book your appointment online.