Abdominoplasty
A flat and well-toned abdomen is something many of us strive for through exercise and weight control. Yet, whilst this is always a good place to start, sometimes these methods do not achieve our aesthetic goals. Due to a number of factors – such as pregnancy, ageing, weight fluctuations or hereditary tendencies – even individuals with a normal body weight and well-balanced proportions can develop a protruding abdomen or a tummy which is loose and sagging.
A tummy tuck, technically referred to as an abdominoplasty, can offer the ideal solution. This procedure removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles by creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Whilst a tummy tuck is by no means a substitute for weight loss or an appropriate exercise program, it can certainly help to correct abdominal conditions that cannot be rectified by natural means, thus giving you the opportunity to finally achieve that much-coveted, smooth tummy look.
Due to the nature of the procedure, a consultation is required for personalised quotes
Proven Success
Typical Uses
An abdominoplasty is the ideal procedure for:
- Removing excess fat and skin
- restoring weakened or separated muscles
- Creating a smoother and firmer abdominal profile
Abdominoplasty is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfil someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image. Nevertheless, this procedure can help improve your overall appearance through a well-toned and smooth abdomen.
What It Entails
A full tummy tuck will require a horizontally-oriented incision in the area between the pubic hairline and navel. The shape and length of the incision will be determined by the degree of correction necessary. Through this incision, weakened abdominal muscles are repaired and sutured and excess fat, tissue and skin is removed. A second incision around the navel may be necessary to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen.
How It Works
How It Works
Frequently Asked Questions
As with any procedure, side effects may occur, and the risks and potential complications will be discussed in detail during the initial consultation. Possible risks may include:
- Unfavourable scarring
- Bleeding (hemotoma)
- infection
- Fluid accumulation
- Poor wound healing
- Skin loss
- Blood clots
- Numbness and other changes in skin sensation
- Anesthesia risks
- Skin discolouration and/or prolonged swelling
- Fatty tissue found deep in the skin might die (fat necrosis)
- Major wound separation
- Asymmetry
- Recurrent looseness of skin
- Pain, which may persist
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Persistent swelling in the legs
- Nerve damage
- Possibility of revisional surgery
- Suboptimal aesthetic result
Post-surgery you will need time to recover before resuming normal activities. If your abdominoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.
An abdominoplasty is a good option for you if:
- You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
- You have realistic expectations
- You are a non-smoker
- You are bothered by the feeling that your tummy is too large
Use this checklist as a guide during your consultation:
- Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
- What will be expected of me to get the best results?
- Where and how will you perform my procedure?
- What surgical technique is recommended for me?
- How long of a recovery period can I expect and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
- What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
- How are complications handled?
- How can I expect to look over time? After pregnancy?
- What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my tummy tuck?
- Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?
Follow-Up Procedures
After getting an abdominoplasty, follow up sessions may be needed to monitor your recovery. In some cases, when individuals also wish to get rid of stubborn belly fat, a tummy tuck is best combined with liposculpture for optimal results.
