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What to Expect from a Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty is useful for eliminating excess skin around the abdomen and it can also be used to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. This, in turn, improves the outline and overall contour of the abdomen. The procedure involves excising excess skin and fat, before tightening the abdominal wall muscles and trimming off the excess skin before re-suturing it. Mr Paul Tulley may also need to relocate the umbilicus so it is sited in a more natural position on your reshaped abdomen.
It’s common for an abdominoplasty to be combined with liposuction to remove any excess fat tissue. Liposuction can also then be used on the flanks, as well as other surrounding areas such as the thighs. An abdominoplasty will produce a flatter stomach and a better-defined waist.
WHY HAVE A TUMMY TUCK?
Tummy Tuck FAQs
AM I SUITABLE FOR A MINI TUMMY TUCK?
A variation on the procedure is a mini-abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck which is ideal for younger patients who only have a small amount of excess tissue and skin below the umbilicus. This is a common problem after childbirth and can be associated with unsightly stretch marks. An incision will be made where it will be concealed by swimwear or underwear. Excess soft tissue and skin will be removed and the muscles will be tightened. However, unlike the full abdominoplasty, the umbilicus will not usually be moved. Again, this procedure can be performed with liposuction for excellent contoured results.
As it’s not as extensive as a full abdominoplasty, the recovery time is shorter and the procedure doesn’t last as long.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS LIKE AFTER AN ABDOMINOPLASTY OR BODY LIFT?
Both procedures require general anaesthetic and you’ll also stay in hospital for two to three days. Dressings will be changed after a week and you will need to wear a support corset for six weeks. Most patients are well enough to get back to work two weeks after the surgery. However, you will need to avoid heavy lifting for six weeks.
WHAT SCARRING CAN I EXPECT FROM A TUMMY TUCK OR BODY LIFT?
Tummy tuck scars are placed low, transverse and are well hidden below the underwear and bikini line. Those of a Mini Abdominoplasty are shorter, whereas body lift incisions extend around the back and sides to remove tissue excess circumferentially.
AWARD-WINNING COSMETIC SURGEON
Paul Tulley is an award-winning Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon practising in London and the South East. His main areas of interest are surgery for facial palsy (facial reanimation), breast reconstruction and all areas of cosmetic surgery. These include facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction and body contouring procedures.
He is a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
AWARD-WINNING COSMETIC SURGEON
Paul Tulley is an award-winning Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon practising in London and the South East. His main areas of interest are surgery for facial palsy (facial reanimation), breast reconstruction and all areas of cosmetic surgery. These include facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, cosmetic breast surgery, liposuction and body contouring procedures.
He is a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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