Plastische Chirurgie Frankfurt | Hochtaunus

Mommy Makeover Tummy Tuck – Because “Before” Doesn’t Have to Be “After.”

Children are our greatest joy. But our skin isn’t as firm as it used to be, our abdominal muscles have separated, and the person staring back at us in the mirror feels like a stranger. Some changes can’t be reversed through exercise alone. We listen to you and only take action when it truly makes sense.

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Four female specialists. One practice. Your trust.

“Mothers know their bodies better than any statistic ever could. We take that seriously. And we’re honest about what surgery can—and cannot—achieve.”

Since 2015, we have been operating our own practice with certified operating rooms in Frankfurt am Main and Oberursel. We are a well-coordinated team of four specialized physicians—each with a clear area of expertise, all with the same goal: your well-being.

Dr. med. Zeynep Potente

Dr. med. Zeynep Potente

Board-Certified Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

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Dr. med. Bianca Baican

Dr. med. Bianca Baican

Board-Certified Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

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Dr. med. Livia Köhler

Dr. med. Livia Köhler

Specialist for anesthesia

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Dr. med. Christina Luther

Dr. med. Christina Luther

Specialist in Surgery and Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

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We’ve been waiting seven years.
Decided one morning.

Rated 5 out of 5
“After having three children and breastfeeding, I spent seven years trying to get back into shape through exercise. It didn’t work. The consultation was honest. Today, a year later, I can carry my daughter on my shoulders again without my belly getting in the way.”
Patient, 39 · Mommy Makeover 2024
Rated 5 out of 5
“I thought I’d have to choose: my stomach or my breasts. Dr. Potente explained to me why a combination would make sense for me—and also that Breast augmentation wouldn’t be effective in my case. It was precisely this honesty that convinced me.”
Female patient, 36 · Tummy tuck + Breast lift 2024
Rated 5 out of 5
“What helped me was that they didn’t talk about ‘Before and after miracles,’ but rather about realistic expectations. My body isn’t the same as it was before I had kids. But it’s mine again.”
Patient, 42 · Mommy Makeover 2023

Many of our female patients
describe similar moments.

If any of these points apply to you, talking to us is the right next step.

What Remained After the Pregnancies

What’s added to everyday life

What is a Mommy Makeover with a tummy tuck?

A Mommy Makeover is not a single procedure, but a customized treatment plan for women whose bodies have changed as a result of pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The tummy tuck is usually the centerpiece of the procedure: We remove excess skin, tighten the separated abdominal muscles (Rectus diastasis), and reshape the midsection. Depending on the patient’s condition and preferences, this is combined with a Breast lift, Breast augmentation, or Liposuction on the hips and flanks.

The goal: not to get back the body you had before having children. But to have a body that suits you—today.

What Is Combined With a Tummy Tuck
and when.

Combination When to Use It Is this possible with one surgery in the operating room?
Tummy Tuck Alone If only the abdomen is affected, the chest remains unchanged -
Tummy Tuck + Breast lift Sagging Breasts After Breastfeeding, No Loss of Volume Yes, in a single session
Tummy Tuck + Breast augmentation Loss of breast volume after breastfeeding; breasts do not sag Yes, in a single session
Tummy Tuck + Breast lift + Implants Sagging Breasts with Loss of Volume Possible in two steps, depending on the findings
Tummy Tuck + Flank Liposuction Fat deposits around the waist, balanced silhouette Yes, in a single session
Tummy Tuck + Thigh or Arm Lift After significant weight loss Rarely in a single session—usually staggered

We’ll work with you to decide what makes sense to do in a single surgery—and what’s better to schedule at separate times. Safety comes before efficiency.

No decision needed. Just a conversation.

What to Expect
from today to the result.

The First Conversation

Together, we’ll explore what you’d like and what’s realistic—which combination suits your medical findings and fits into your daily life with children. In a personal consultation with your treating physician.

approx. 60–90 min.

Preparation

A personalized surgical plan, a preoperative internal medicine evaluation, and answers to all your questions—including those about childcare during the first few days.

1–2 weeks in advance

The Procedure

Depending on the combination, 3–6 hours. General anesthesia. You won’t feel a thing. Dr. Köhler, the anesthesiologist, will personally guide you through the entire procedure.

2–3 nights at the clinic

First Weeks

Compression garment, pain medication, follow-up appointments. For the first two weeks, you’ll need help around the house—don’t lift anything heavier than 5 kg, and don’t carry small children. We need to plan for this realistically.

Weeks 1–4

The result

The final results will be visible after 6–12 months. They’re permanent as long as your weight remains stable. We’ll support you every step of the way.

after 6–12 months

No surprises.
Only clear answers.

Duration of surgery

3–6 hours

Depending on the scope and combination

Hospital Stay

2–3 nights

Brick-and-mortar, everything under one roof

Back on the job

after 3–4 weeks.

Office; physically after 6–8 weeks.

Sports Again

after 8 weeks.

Ab workouts only after 3 months.

Children's clothing

after 6 weeks

Heavier children only after 8 weeks.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia

By Dr. Köhler, Board-certified specialist in Anesthesiology

Scars

Yes, stay

Along the panty line, on the navel, and possibly on the chest—fades over 12 months

Shelf Life

Permanent

With a stable weight and without another pregnancy

Family Planning

Ideally, this should be completed. A subsequent pregnancy is medically possible but may affect the outcome. We’ll discuss this openly.

Breastfeeding

If breast surgery is performed in combination with another procedure: The Ability to breastfeed depends on the surgical technique and the initial findings. We’ll discuss this with you individually and honestly.

What Is a Mommy Makeover
in Frankfurt.

Performance Included Costs starting at
Abdominoplasty alone (major tummy tuck)
Preliminary Examination · Follow-up care starting at 6,500 €
Tummy Tuck + Breast lift
Preliminary Examination · Follow-up care starting at 11,000 €
Tummy Tuck + Breast augmentation Implants · Follow-up care starting at 12,000 €
Tummy Tuck + Breast lift + Implants Implants · Follow-up care starting at 14,000 €
Additional note: Liposuction of the Flanks In combination with a tummy tuck + €1,500–2,500
Preliminary Examination & Consultation Interview, photo documentation, planning including
All follow-up examinations Until the final result including
Hospital Stay Inpatient Stay 500 € per night, not included in the surgery price
General anesthesia Specialist for anesthesia 1,000 €, not included in the surgery price

About health insurance:

If your abdominal wall causes verifiable symptoms—such as inflammation under skin flaps, severe Rectus diastasis with back problems, or limited mobility—you may apply for coverage of the cost of a tummy tuck. The combined aesthetic components are generally considered out-of-pocket expenses. We will prepare the necessary documentation and provide you with an honest assessment of your chances.

Potential Risks
We’ll be open and honest with you.

Common (temporary):

  • Swelling
  • Tightness
  • Numbness of the abdominal skin
  • Pain in the First Few Days

Rare:

  • Wound healing disorders
    (increased in smokers and people with diabetes)
  • Seromes
  • Post-operative bleeding
  • Asymmetries
  • Keloid Scars

Very Rare:

  • Thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
    (minimized through preventive measures)
  • Skin necrosis
  • Permanent sensory disturbances

We minimize risks through careful patient selection, precise technique, and close Follow-up care. Anyone who smokes should consistently refrain from smoking for at least four weeks before and after the surgery.

The questions,
that really matter.

Am I a bad mother if I do that?

Many of our female patients ask themselves this question – usually internally, sometimes out loud. The honest answer: If you take care of yourself, you are not a worse mother. You are a mother who feels her body is her own again. That affects everything, including family life.

This is one of the most important planning questions. For the first 4–6 weeks, you cannot lift small children or do housework that requires lifting more than 5 kg. Realistically, this means you will need support from a partner, family, au pair, or domestic help. We will discuss this in detail before the surgery.

We recommend waiting to have the procedure until you have completed your family planning. A subsequent pregnancy after a tummy tuck is medically possible, but it can significantly compromise the results. If you are unsure, that is a reason to wait.

A tummy tuck should be performed no sooner than 6 months after weaning so that hormones and tissues have had time to fully return to normal. For combined breast surgeries, we generally wait longer.

Dr. Potente and Dr. Baican perform Mommy Makeovers—usually together when multiple areas are being operated on. Whichever doctor consults with you will also guide you through your follow-up care. We’ll clarify this during our first consultation.

Our goal isn’t for you to look like another woman. Nor is it to look like you did before your pregnancies—that would be unrealistic. Rather, it’s a body that fits your current posture and your current life. A version of yourself in which you can recognize yourself.

Yes. Many patients keep this very private, even within their families. A 2–3-night hospital stay and a 3–4-week break are easy to explain. If necessary, we issue discreet sick leave certificates.

That depends on the combination of procedures. A realistic range: €8,000 to €16,000 for most combinations, including the preoperative examination and follow-up care. Hospital stay (€500 per night) and General anesthesia (€1,000) are additional costs. You’ll receive a written quote before the surgery that lists everything. No surprises.

Still unsure?
That’s perfectly normal.

Many of our patients have reached out to us,
without having made up your mind yet. That’s exactly what we’re here for.
No obligation. Discreet. No pressure.

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