Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)
Restore Your Body Confidence
Tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) procedure provide solutions to patients who are looking to rid stubborn fat pockets as a result of pregnancy, weight loss or the natural aging process. This procedure will give you a firmer, flatter abdomen. This procedure is not limited to women, the number of men electing to have a tummy tuck has increased over the last few years.
Our consultants at The McIndoe Centre guarantee the highest standards of surgical care and offer life-changing results for patients considering a tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck surgery.
Our surgeons are there to advise you, listen to your concerns and discuss what you want to achieve.
The advantages of a tummy tuck surgery
After weight loss or pregnancy, it can be difficult to get your body to bounce back. Despite a concerted effort with your exercise regime and a good diet, sometimes excess skin just won’t shift. Having a tummy tuck surgery yields fantastic rewards regarding your self-esteem and physical wellbeing.
Some of the benefits include:
- Firmer and flatter stomach
- Less of a gap between your abdominal muscles that may occur after pregnancy
- The appearance of scars and stretch marks may be reduced as they are excised during surgery.
Tummy tuck surgery also comes with medical benefits, which may include:
- A decrease in back pain
- Improved posture
- Reduced stress urinary incontinence
- Correcting a ventral hernia.
The combination of medical and cosmetic benefits makes tummy tucks in the UK appealing for many people. A detailed explanation of the benefits and procedure will be given during your consultation.
What your tummy tuck procedure will involve
During a tummy tuck, your surgeon will make a curved incision across your lower tummy, from hip to hip, just above the pubic area. Excess skin and fat will then be removed between the pubic area and your belly button. Your abdominal muscles will be realigned and tightened before the skin of the abdominal wall is drawn down to stitch at the level of your pubic line.
The procedure is usually carried out under general anaesthetic, so you may be expected to stay in hospital between one and three days. It can take between two and five hours to complete the operation. A tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss surgery and is inappropriate if you are overweight.
Aftercare and tummy tuck recovery time
When it’s time for you to leave the hospital, you will be given a follow-up appointment with your consultant and a date for your stitch removal.
Typically, the recovery period for an abdominoplasty is approximately two weeks. During this time, most patients can safely resume their work without discomfort. However, it is important to refrain from any strenuous activities or heavy lifting for a period of 6-8 weeks to ensure proper healing.
You’ll need to wear a customised corset or tummy control pants to promote healing and reduce swelling for a few weeks. After six weeks, you will be able to remove your corset and should be almost fully recovered but your full results may not be present until another 4 weeks at least.
Do not drive until fully confident behind the wheel and remember to check your insurance policy. You will be advised on which exercises you can do to improve the tone of your abdominal muscles.
Tummy tuck cost
Each procedure is priced differently depending on each patient’s individual requirements. We do offer tummy tuck on finance, please speak to one of our friendly team members to discuss this further.
The full cost of the procedure will also be discussed during your consultation.
"Excellent experience, I’m am so happy that I finally had this procedure done and I absolutely love my new body, after having four children I hated how my body looked but I now finally have my confidence back, my results are amazing, best decision ever!!"
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If you are thinking about having cosmetic surgery, here are some important questions that you should ask yourself to help you make the decision that is right for you.
- What do I want to change and why do I want to have surgery?
- Have I considered all the options?
- Can surgery give me the results I want?
- Am I expecting the surgery to change my life as well as my appearance?
- Is now the right time?
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk
Planning your long-term goals with your consultant, and researching the procedure, will reinforce whether surgery is the right option for you.Surgery is not without risk so you should be sure in your reasons for wanting to go ahead. It is important that your expectations are realistic and that the advantages to you always outweigh the risk of surgery.
Take this checklist to your consultation with the surgeon performing the procedure. Discuss each topic with your surgeon to help you make the decision that is right for you before having surgery.
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk
Think carefully before having cosmetic surgery
Never feel rushed or pressured into giving your consent. Be wary of surgeons or staff who try to convince you to go ahead. Take plenty of time to make your decision.
We strongly advise you take at least two weeks after your consultation with the surgeon performing the procedure to think things through before surgery.
Having surgery is a big decision
For more information and advice about cosmetic surgery contact our Private Patient Advisory Team on 01342 488054 or email info@mcindoe.co.uk