Tummy Tuck Perth

"No, a tummy tuck procedure can’t replace your diet and it’s not a substitute for exercise and weight loss. You only should have a tummy tuck if your weight is stable because your results can be affected should you gain weight after the surgery. So before you have an abdominoplasty, make sure you follow an active lifestyle and that you have a healthy diet."

"I also recommend having the procedure after you have had your children. So if you’re planning to have more children in the future, I recommend that you wait. "

"We make an incision just above your pubic area, from hip to hip. Then we remove the excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen, often the size of a football. Then I tighten the muscles with sutures. This procedure can be combined with liposuction to further contour and remove excess fat."

"This is a more extensive version of the full abdominoplasty because we will also remove excess skin from the lateral flanks, upper hips and lower back."

Both women and men are suitable for abdominoplasty surgery, however the majority of my patients are women who have put on weight following childbirth. Whilst diet and exercise are really important at improving the appearance of the lower abdomen, sometimes surgery is required to get rid of excess skin and fat. In men where there has been massive weight loss following bariatric surgery, abdominoplasty can get rid of the excess fat and rolls of skin. Tummy tuck surgery is a great way of flattening your stomach and regaining self-esteem.

"Immediately after your surgery, your tummy will feel tighter and firmer. You will have an abdominal binder put on to support the tummy. This helps with your recovery from day one."

"We will remove these drains typically three to seven days following your surgery, depending on the amount of fluids coming out. Sometimes (particularly following larger tummy tucks or when we have combined the procedure with liposuction) the drains may stay in up to two weeks. Most of the sutures that are used are absorbable but we will check on the wound healing one week after surgery. You will continue to wear compression garments for up to three months following your surgery to reduce swelling and provide support to the skin as it tightens."

"We discuss your recovery process during the consultation, because there are many factors that play a role. What type of work you do, for example? Or, what type of surgery will we perform? For example, a mini tummy tuck will require less recovery time than an extended abdominoplasty."

"When you trust a surgeon to improve your quality of life, you expect excellence not only in theatre. You also deserve clear communication and care from the entire team. Me and the team will ensure a personalised experience from your initial enquiry, your consultation and with the nurses on the ward and in the rooms."