Abdominoplasty in Barcelona

What is it and who is it for?

It is the surgery that removes the excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles; it is not a substitute for losing weight. The ASPS asks for good health, stable weight and realistic expectations, and recalls that it is done for yourself, not to fit an ideal image. The decision between mini and full, and the timing after childbirth, are covered on our abdominoplasty in Madrid page.

Your first abdominoplasty consultation in Barcelona

The surgeon examines your abdomen, assesses the skin, the fat and the abdominal wall, takes photographs and goes over your history and previous operations. You can book it at whichever clinic is most convenient: we see patients for consultations at all five, and going does not commit you to surgery.

The operation step by step

What follows combines what the ASPS and the SECPRE describe with what we do at EGOS. The order is the usual one; the details are decided by the surgeon in each case.

The anaesthesia

At EGOS we operate under general anaesthesia. It is not the only possibility: the ASPS also cites intravenous sedation, and the SECPRE allows local anaesthesia with sedation in some cases, above all in the mini and in liposuction of the abdomen. The final choice is made with the anaesthetist, depending on your health and the type of operation.

The incision

In the full version, the cut is horizontal and sits in the lower abdomen: the ASPS places it between the pubic hairline and the navel, and the SECPRE describes it as running from one hip to the other, just above the pubic area. Its shape and length depend on the skin that is left over. To remove skin from the upper part, a second incision around the navel may be made.

The muscles and the skin

The skin of the abdomen is lifted up to the ribs and the muscle wall is repaired: the weakened muscles are tightened and joined with stitches in the midline, which gives a narrower waist and a firmer wall, according to the SECPRE. The skin is then pulled down, like a window blind, and the excess is trimmed.

The navel and closing up

A new opening is made for the navel, which is brought out to the surface and fixed in position, according to the ASPS. In the mini there is no need to go around it, and the SECPRE adds that it may end up slightly lower when the skin is pulled. The incisions are closed with stitches, adhesives, tapes or clips, and a dressing is applied.

Drains, stay and duration

Thin tubes may be left under the skin for a while to drain the fluid that builds up, something mentioned by both the ASPS and the SECPRE. The procedure lasts about three hours and the rest afterwards is two days; the SECPRE adds that discharge may come after a few hours or after two or three days in the clinic, depending on how extensive the surgery was.

The scar: how it develops

The scar is the price of this operation, and it is better to face it from the start. The SECPRE describes it as permanent, of variable length depending on what needs correcting, and notes that the ones around the navel and in the lower abdomen improve over time.

You need patience. The SECPRE warns that during the first three to six months the scar may look worse than it will end up, and that it does not fully settle until nine to twelve months have passed; the ASPS speaks of several months to a year. At EGOS the improvement is seen gradually at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months.

If you had a caesarean, the ASPS explains that the scar from then may be incorporated into the new one. What you do while it heals also counts: the ASPS insists that the incisions must not be subjected to force, swelling, rubbing or movement during healing, so follow the instructions about the girdle and effort to the letter.

The first weeks, in three sentences

You will wear a girdle for four to eight weeks, and it is a good idea to walk early. As a rule, people go back to work after two or three weeks, depending on the person. We ask you to wait three months before doing physical effort, exercise or sport, and at the check-ups the surgeon tells you when to go back.

Who will operate on you in Barcelona?

Registered plastic surgeons make up the Clínica EGOS team, and one of them examines you at the consultation and explains which technique they propose for your abdomen.

Before you book a date, we tell you in writing who will operate on you, with their registration number with the medical association, and at which centre, with its health registration number.

Where are the EGOS clinics in Barcelona?

There are five in the city. As a starting point you can take the one in Balmes, in Sant Gervasi (cosmetic surgery clinic in Barcelona). The list is completed by Aribau, Guinardó, Madrazo and Poblenou. All five share the email address, info@clinicaegos.com, and the switchboard, +34 932 71 80 69.

On Google, the Balmes clinic has a rating of 4.4 from 1,374 reviews; Aribau, 4.3 from 131; Guinardó, 4.9 from 331; Madrazo, 5.0 from 36; and Poblenou, 5.0 from 24 (Google figures as of 14 October 2026).

Balmes

Address: Carrer de Balmes, 268 (08006). Getting there: the FGC stations of Plaça Molina (L7) and Sant Gervasi (L6) are about a hundred metres away. Open Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 8 pm.

Aribau

Address: Carrer d'Aribau, 192 (08036). Getting there: the Provença and Diagonal stations are less than 600 metres away. Open Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 7 pm, and on Fridays, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Guinardó

Address: Carrer de Sardenya, 515 (08024). Getting there: the Alfons X stop, on line 4, is about 230 metres away. Its days of opening are Monday to Friday, with hours from 10 am to 8 pm.

Madrazo

Address: Carrer dels Madrazo, 60-66 (08006). Getting there: Sant Gervasi is about 250 metres away and Plaça Molina about 280. Its days of opening are Monday to Friday, with hours from 10 am to 8 pm.

Poblenou

Address: Avinguda Diagonal, 141 (08018). Getting there: Poblenou station, on line 4, is about 480 metres away. Its days of opening are Monday to Friday, with hours from 10 am to 8 pm.

The price of an abdominoplasty in Barcelona: what the quote should say

Every abdomen needs a different operation, and a mini is not quoted in the same way as a full one or a full one with liposuction. That is why the figure arrives in writing after we have seen you, with fees, operating theatre, anaesthesia, stay, girdle and check-ups, each item separate. We give it to you in writing, itemised.

Book your abdominoplasty assessment in Barcelona

Starting with an assessment by a surgeon does not oblige you to have surgery. If you are considering abdominoplasty in Barcelona, that first visit will tell you which technique suits your abdomen and what to expect from the scar. To book it, leave your details in the form or dial the switchboard: +34 932 71 80 69.

Other cities where we see patients for abdominoplasty

If another clinic is closer to you, see Abdominoplasty in Madrid and Abdominoplasty in Málaga.

In Barcelona we also see patients for: Buttock augmentation in Barcelona, Breast augmentation in Barcelona, Facelift in Barcelona, Liposuction in Barcelona, Tuberous breasts in Barcelona, Breast lift in Barcelona, Otoplasty in Barcelona and Rhinoplasty in Barcelona.

Sources for this page

This page draws, according to the websites read in October 2026, on the ASPS section on abdominoplasty in all its parts and on the SECPRE section on abdominal surgery.

Content reviewed by Dr Santiago Elvira i Barberà, plastic surgeon (registration no. 49756 with the medical association) · October 2026

For information only; it does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. The results of any procedure depend on each patient and are assessed individually. Clínica EGOS.