Abdominoplasty or “tummy tuck” is a body contouring technique which refers to a range of surgical procedures that address excess abdominal skin and fat to improve the aesthetic appearance of the abdomen. Some of the commonly performed procedures include: mini-abdominoplasty, full abdominoplasty and fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. Sometimes abdominoplasty is used in combination with liposuction to achieve the desired body contour.
The operation is carried out under general anaesthetic. Patients are marked pre-operatively to ensure the resulting scar will lie as low as possible. The primary goal is to remove excess skin and fat overlying the anterior abdominal wall but may also involve tightening of the abdominal muscles as well. Once the skin of the abdomen has been lifted up, the skin is pulled down tight over the abdomen, the navel re-positioned, excess skin trimmed and the incision closed. Tissue glue is applied to the scars at the end of the procedure and a compression/support garment applied.
The results are usually lifelong but may be impacted by weight change/pregnancy and ageing.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). Minor wound Infection and wound dehiscence are the most common complications, followed by bleeding and/or seroma formation. Occasionally some excess skin and fat remains at the corner of the scars termed “dog ears”, and these can be removed under local anaesthesia once the scar has settled. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
| Surgery duration | 3-5 hours |
| Type of anaesthesia | general anaesthetic |
| Compression/support garment | yes |
| Time in hospital | 1-2 nights |
| Time off work | 2 weeks |
| Recovery time | 4-6 weeks |
| First follow up appoinment | 1 week |
The operation is carried out under general anaesthetic. Patients are marked pre-operatively to ensure the resulting scar will lie as low as possible. The primary goal is to remove excess skin and fat overlying the anterior abdominal wall but may also involve tightening of the abdominal muscles as well. Once the skin of the abdomen has been lifted up, the skin is pulled down tight over the abdomen, the navel re-positioned, excess skin trimmed and the incision closed. Tissue glue is applied to the scars at the end of the procedure and a compression/support garment applied.
The results are usually lifelong but may be impacted by weight change/pregnancy and ageing.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). Minor wound Infection and wound dehiscence are the most common complications, followed by bleeding and/or seroma formation. Occasionally some excess skin and fat remains at the corner of the scars termed “dog ears”, and these can be removed under local anaesthesia once the scar has settled. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
Surgery duration : 3-5 hours
Type of anaesthesia : general anaesthetic
Compression/support garment : yes
Time in hospital : 1-2 nights
Time off work : 2 weeks
Recovery time : 4-6 weeks
First follow up appointment : 1 week
Once you have decided you are interested in cosmetic surgery
Mr Saour’s aim is to help you look and feel your best through high quality personalised care.
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Understanding the benefits, implications and potential risks of any type of surgery is of paramount importance.
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