Some patients may wear compressive clothing or very loose clothing. Patients with extra fat may have tried machine-based fat reduction or fat-dissolving injections. For those with extra skin, patients may have tried radio frequency-based machines to tighten the skin. Most of these methods can help with small changes, but if more than this is required, [...]

Excess fat and skin around the tummy is very common and therefore abdominoplasties are common. There are a large number of scenarios where patients may have extra fat and or skin. This commonly includes after pregnancy, following significant weight loss and ageing. The extra tissue that can be treated is from under the ribs all [...]

Patients are put in compression garments immediately after surgery to help support the wounds. As soon as they are comfortable, patients will be able to notice the change in the shape of the tummy. There will be some swelling but there should not be any pain. Once ready, patients can go home with pre-booked follow [...]

When patients come into the clinic, a UK trained plastic surgeon with expert knowledge make a full assessment. The reasons sought for surgery are established and what they hope to achieve as a result of having an Abdominoplasty. The amount of fat & skin is assessed to establish the type of abdominoplasty that best suits [...]

Patients can have an Abdominoplasty performed and go home the same day, all our procedures are day-case procedures. The incision most commonly is around the waistline and may extend around the belly button and up the front of the tummy if appropriate. Occasionally, patients may have a tube inserted to drain away fluid after surgery. [...]