Abdominoplasty
You’ll need to weigh up the benefits and decide whether you will achieve your goals, while also considering any potential risks or complications. These risks include anaesthetic and surgical risks. The surgical risks are those common to all surgeries such as bruising, bleeding, infection delayed wound healing and poor scars. Whilst those risks specific to abdominoplasty include seroma formation (fluid collections), altered sensation, recurrent hernia and divarication and contour anomalies. These will be discussed in more detail at the time of consultation.
So for more information, why not contact us to book a consultation with our specialist to help you decide whether abdominoplasty can deliver the benefits you’re seeking.
What's involved?
Abdominoplasty is performed under a general anaesthetic in a hospital. A full tummy tuck begins with a horizontal incision in the area between the pubic hairline and navel. Dr Buckland will determine the shape and length of the incision based on the degree of correction necessary. Any weakened abdominal muscles are then repaired and sutured, while excess fat, tissue and skin are removed. A second incision around the navel may be required to remove excess skin in the upper abdomen. Then, the wounds are closed with internal dissolving sutures.
Who is a good candidate for abdominoplasty?
Ideal candidates for abdominoplasty are those with realistic expectations about the aesthetic benefits of the procedure. A consultation with Dr Garry Buckland will help determine whether tummy tuck surgery will deliver the results you are seeking and ensure that you are physically and emotionally prepared to undergo this procedure.
Perhaps you have experienced one of more pregnancies resulting in weakened muscles and loose skin on the abdomen? Or maybe like some men and women, you have sagging skin and weakened muscles on the abdomen due to weight loss and aging? Abdominoplasty can offer a solution.
What are the possibilities of scarring?
A mini abdominoplasty will leave you with a minimal horizontal scar above the pubic hairline. After a full abdominoplasty, a slightly longer horizontal scar will be visible. Post operative scar management is an important part of achieving the optimum long term cosmetic result.
What about recovery after surgery?
Following surgery, dressings will be applied to your incisions, and you will be fitted with a compression garment to minimise swelling and support your abdomen as it heals. A small, thin tube will be temporarily placed under the skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect. A painbuster allows the continued use of local anaesthetic to minimise postoperative pain for 12 to 24 hours, reducing the need for painkilling medication.
We invite you to discover more of the benefits of abdominoplasty during a consultation with our specialist, so contact us today.