Private. My darling mum offered me a tummy tuck for Xmas. I didn't believe her until she kept banging on at me to make an appt with doc.
I can tell you, no mucking about, it was jolly uncomfortable. Not agonising as in ohmygodicantstandthepain but every move, waking & sleeping, hurt. A month later, still have tender areas, some brusing, swelling & a massive scar stretching from one hip to the other.
My fat stomach had been a burden for me since childhood. As a 5 yr old, I had skinny legs & arms but a bit of a tum. After I had the dc, I couldn't shift it. I tried everything, diets, exercise, mesotherapy, abdo cruches, EVERYHING.
So yes, I'm delighted but I would only recommend it to those who are totally committed & know absolutely what they're in for.