Tummy Tuck Surgery
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to help you achieve a flatter, firmer stomach by removing excess skin and fat, plus tightening the muscles in the midline.
Key Info
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Duration:
3 hours -
Anaesthesia:
General anaesthetic -
Admission:
1 overnight stay -
Locations:
Chelmsford, Brentwood
& Colchester
Recovery
- 2 - 4 weeks off work
- No driving for up to 3 weeks
- No exercise or vigorous activity for 6 weeks
- Follow-Up Appointments:
- 1 & 6 weeks
- 3 & 6 months
Potential Risks & Complications of Surgery
Like any surgery, the tummy tuck procedure poses both frequent and infrequent risks for patients.
Frequent: Bruising, swelling, tightness or discomfort, numbness around the lower abdomen
Infrequent: Infection, delayed wound healing, bleeding, poor scarring, seroma, asymmetry, need for revision surgery.
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Abdominoplasty Surgery: What to Expect
If you’re considering tummy tuck surgery in Essex, also known as a Brazilian tummy tuck, you can expect a life-changing improvement to your abdominal area.
Whether you want to reduce excess skin after weight loss or regain confidence following childbirth, abdominoplasty surgery helps sculpt the stomach by removing unwanted skin and fat. It’s ideal for anyone looking to tighten muscles and create a smoother, more toned appearance.
Mat Griffiths, a cosmetic plastic surgeon with practices in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Colchester, specialises in body contouring procedures. This combination of liposuction with skin and fat removal provides enhanced results, particularly in the flanks, in suitable candidates.
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What Happens During Tummy Tuck Surgery?
During the procedure, excess tissue is carefully removed from the lower part of your abdomen.
The incisions are made in a way that leaves a scar from hip to hip, typically hidden below your underwear line. A second scar is made around the belly button to give a natural look post-surgery. For those who have more excess skin, perhaps after bariatric surgery, a vertical scar may be required to remove more excess skin.
Abdominoplasty surgery is performed under general anaesthesia and usually takes about three hours to complete. Mat Griffiths will guide you through your options, including which combines liposuction for more comprehensive results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions around tummy tuck surgery and organised them in a single, easy-to-read section.
By providing clear, straightforward answers, we aim to give you the information you need to feel confident and reassured before making any decisions about surgery.
This means less time searching for answers, more time focusing on your goals, and a smoother journey from first consultation to feeling confident in your results.
What are the potential risks and complications of abdominoplasty?
As with any major surgery, a tummy tuck carries some risks. Common issues include bruising, swelling, discomfort, and minor wound-healing problems, which usually settle as you recover.
Less common risks include infection, bleeding, fluid build-up (seroma), delayed healing, or uneven or stretched scars. Very rarely, necrosis of the skin or belly button can occur. Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) are also rare but serious risks.
Mr. Griffiths will explain these in detail during your consultation and outline the steps taken to minimise them, so you feel fully informed and reassured before surgery.
Who is suitable for tummy tuck surgery?
A tummy tuck is suitable for individuals in good health, close to their ideal weight, who are looking to remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal area.
It is often chosen by those who have loose skin following pregnancy or significant weight loss. It’s not a weight-loss procedure, but rather a way to reshape and contour the abdomen.
Is tummy tuck surgery painful?
Some discomfort is normal after tummy tuck surgery, especially in the first few days, as the abdominal muscles and skin are tightened. Most patients describe this as a feeling of tightness or soreness.
Pain relief will be provided, and symptoms usually improve significantly within 1–2 weeks.
How long is the recovery after tummy tuck surgery?
Most patients need about 2–3 weeks off work to rest and recover. Light activities can usually be resumed after this time, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least 6 weeks.
Swelling will gradually subside over the following months, and the final results are typically visible between 3–6 months.
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