Abdominoplasty

After pregnancy or losing weight then some may find that they are left with excess tummy tissue and skin that no amount of exercise can get rid of. In this situation, a well-planned abdominoplasty can remove the unwanted skin, fat and stretch marks and restore the desired silhouette.

Benefits:

  • Remove stretched abdominal skin and fat
  • Minimise stretch marks
  • Tighten the abdominal muscles

Duration:

  • 90 – 180 minutes

Recovery:

  • Can shower wounds from day 1
  • Mobilise bed to chair/toilet for first couple of days
  • Light duties 2 weeks
  • No heavy lifting 6 weeks
  • Full exercise 3 months

Return To Work:

  • 2 – 6 weeks typically (depending on occupation)

Driving:

  • 2 – 4 Weeks

Risks:
Infection, bleeding, seroma (tissue fluid) formation, delayed wound healing. Deep vein thrombosis.

Smoking:
Needs to be stopped at least 6 weeks before surgery to reduce your risk of complications

Contra-indications/Cautions

  • History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE)
  • High anaesthetic risk patients
  • Some multiply scarred abdomens
  • Bleeding disorders or medications