Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Back in shape…
Wave goodbye to that ‘mummy tummy’ and regain your youthful shape. A tummy tuck will remove loose layers of fat and make your stomach look flatter, tighter and younger.
If you have been left with loose layers of fat and skin - after pregnancy, dramatic weight loss or successful weight loss surgery - you may benefit from a tummy tuck.
Abdominoplasty aims to sculpt the stomach to the body's natural contours resulting in a flatter tummy and more youthful form. A beneficial side effect is the reduction of visible stretch marks and existing scars, as the skin bearing the blemishes is removed during surgery.
The cosmetic plastic surgeon will make an incision, just below the bikini line for women and under the stomach area for men, in a natural crease of skin where any scarring will be hidden. The skin is then lifted, freeing the tissue and fat from muscle, allowing the surgeon to manipulate and remove the required amount, and also tighten the muscles if needed. The incision will be closed with stitching and bandages applied - these will need to be worn for about three weeks.
Sometimes liposuction may be recommended in conjunction with abdominoplasty to achieve the best results.
The operation will take place under general anaesthetic, which means you will need to stay in hospital overnight. When it's time for you to leave hospital, you will be given a follow up appointment with your consultant, and/or the dressing clinic for the removal of any stitches, together with any medication prescribed. Following abdominoplasty, you will need to plan up to two weeks off work to rest at home. Strenuous activity of any sort will need to be avoided for several weeks after that. There will be some discomfort in the first few days, and swelling and bruising may occur, however any pain can be eased with prescribed painkillers. You should expect to see the full results of your tummy tuck in about three weeks. There will be an unavoidable scar, but this should be hidden and will fade significantly with time.
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There are risks involved in undergoing any surgery, and these will be explained in full by your consultant during your initial consultation.
It is advisable to seek the advice of your GP or other independent medical practitioner before proceeding with surgery.
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