Cosmetic Surgery Abdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck

The skin and muscles of the anterior abdominal wall are stretched during pregnancy or excessive weight gain. In some people this leaves loose skin and fat which can cause difficulty with clothing and performing sporting activities. Exercise and diet can help to reverse these changes but in some people surgery may be needed to tighten the muscles and remove the excess skin.

The operation is performed through a horizontal incision which is placed very low within the bikini area.

Some ladies may already have the scar of a caesarean section in this area which can be improved and incorporated in the abdominoplasty scar. By strengthening the central muscles of the abdomen it is possible to improve the waist line. This procedure is not a cure for stretch marks although most of the stretch marks below the umbilicus will be removed with the excess skin. This procedure is often done in conjunction with liposuction to remove some excess fat. It should be stressed that this is not an operation which aims to remove fat, but rather one for loose skin. The precise details of the proposed surgery does vary between individuals and will be carefully discussed with you at your consultation.