There is a large degree of abdominal surgeries available which can be tailored to your individual needs. You should think of this surgery as a body contouring procedure rather than a weight loss procedure and the trade-off is that you will have to accept is a scar. They range from the most radical type of abdominoplasty surgery called a Fleur de Lys to a standard abdominoplasty to minimal scar options such as liposuction.

The most common procedure we perform is the standard tummy tuck.

In summary this involves 3 main elements to the surgery:

• Removal of all of the skin between the belly button and the pubic hair line
• Tightening of the muscle layer
• Liposuction to the “Love Handle” region

The upper abdominal skin is then pulled down and stretched with concomitant tightening of the whole abdomen. The scars will run from the point of the hip on both sides along the bottom of the abdomen so that it is hidden by underwear. There will also be a small oval scar around the belly button. This will result in a much tighter abdominal skin and also provide a nicer contour through the waist and give a more hour glass type of figure. Whilst it is not an insignificant scar, there are a number of techniques available to both shorten the scar and improve the scar appearance.
The usual patient that this is performed is in women who have skin excess after pregnancy so you should ideally complete your family before contemplating surgery. It can also be performed after weight loss in any aged male or female patient. In certain circumstances for massive weight loss patients a bigger scar will be preferable in the form of a Fleur de Lys abdominoplasty which will have an additional vertical scar in the midline such that the final result is an inverted T.
A mini-abdominoplasty differs from the standard procedure by having a shorter scar and no scar around the belly button.
An apronectomy is reserved for very large patients who have a hanging apron or dewlap which interferes with their life and is a functional operation and not a cosmetic one.
Liposuction involves 2-3 tiny scars which will be invisible with time and predominantly removes fat from the abdomen with a subtle tightening of the skin.
A general anaesthetic is used for all of these procedures and we only operate in accredited hospitals. All of your stitched will be dissolving.
 

ABDOMINOPLASTY

Damien Grinsell – Before & Afters

Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
AHPRA Registration: MED0001207555

Any invasive procedure carries risks and individual results may vary depending on factors, not limited to but including age, genetics, diet, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. Before any surgery, we recommend you consult a qualified health practitioner who should discuss at length these risks, including possible complications and recovery instructions specific to your procedure. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist surgeon.

ABDOMINOPLASTY

Mark Baldwin – Before & Afters

Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
AHPRA Registration: MED0001151389

Any invasive procedure carries risks and individual results may vary depending on factors, not limited to but including age, genetics, diet, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. Before any surgery, we recommend you consult a qualified health practitioner who should discuss at length these risks, including possible complications and recovery instructions specific to your procedure. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist surgeon.

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck
(Note 5kg weight loss between before photo and surgery)

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck
(Note 5kg weight loss between before photo and surgery)

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35-44 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck
(Low scar, Muscle repair)

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35-44 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck
(Low scar, Muscle repair)

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
(Extra liposuction to flanks)

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
(Extra liposuction to flanks)

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55-64 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck (low scar)

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25-34 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction to flanks

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25-34 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction to flanks

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35-44 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck (High lateral tension, Full abdominoplasty and Mons Reduction, 7cm wide divarication repair)

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35-44 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck (High lateral tension, Full abdominoplasty and Mons Reduction, 7cm wide divarication repair)

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35-44 year old woman treated with Fluer De Lis Tummy Tuck

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35-44 year old woman treated with Fluer De Lis Tummy Tuck

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55-64 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck – FDL (Fleur De Lis) Abdominoplasty and “L” brachioplasty after 25kg weight loss

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55-64 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck – FDL (Fleur De Lis) Abdominoplasty and “L” brachioplasty after 25kg weight loss

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

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45-54 year old woman treated with Tummy Tuck

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