In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, MYA have introduced enhanced safety measures to protect both patients and staff. You will also have the opportunity to look at tummy tuck before and after photos and discuss which MYA surgeon is the right fit for you and your requirements. Our advisors have a wealth of knowledge and have helped many tummy tuck patients over the years they understand that the process can be a little overwhelming at times, but your consultation is a safe space for you to discuss all your questions and concerns. Our specialist trained eConsult advisors will guide you through the process of a tummy tuck procedure and discuss the outcome you are hoping to achieve. During your eConsult you can discuss the often personal and emotional reasons you are considering an abdominoplasty procedure from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Our FREE tummy tuck eConsult service allows patients to speak directly to our expert team of advisors via a secure and private video call, so there is no need to travel to one of our clinical hubs. Depending on the technique, wound drains may be required.Ĭomplex Tummy Tuck: This usually occurs after more severe weight loss or multiple pregnancies.
Tummy Tuck combined with Liposuction (Fat Removal): A tummy tuck prcoedure can be combined with liposcution, this procedure is suitable for patients with fat deposits that cannot be treated alone with abdominoplasty surgery. Depending on the technique, the patient may require drains. This procedure involves the surgeon making a vertical incision as well as a horizontal incision hip to hip and an incision around the umbilicus (tummy button), which is repositioned during the procedure.
TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY TIMELINE PHOTOS SKIN
Mini Tummy Tuck/Modified abdominoplasty: Mini tummy tucks are typically suitable for those who have good quality muscle tone and are looking to remove small amounts of excess lax skin from the abdomen. This procedure involves making an incision to the lower abdomen to remove small amounts of excess skin.įleur De Lis Tummy Tuck: A fleur de lis tummy tuck is suitable for patients who have excessive fat deposits, excessive abdominal skin folds and poor muscle tone.
TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY TIMELINE PHOTOS FULL
Patients will be required to wear compression garments for 4-6 weeks after surgery to aid healing and prevent excess swelling. Patients will also be required to attend post-operative nurse appointments at a MYA clinical hub to have their dressings changed and wound care delivered.įull Abdominoplasty: A full abdominoplasty is suitable for patients who have large fat deposits, excess lax skin, and poor muscle tone in the underlying muscles. A horizontal incision is made hip to hip and around the umbilicus (tummy button), which is repositioned during the procedure. Fat deposits and excess skin are removed, and the stomach muscles are tightened. Depending on the technique, patients may require wound drains. Pain relief will be provided to ease any pain or discomfort. Following abdominoplasty surgery, patients are required to rest for 14 days. Mobility will be restricted for the first week following surgery, however, it is important patients mobilise to reduce the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Tummy tuck recovery is described as similar to a C-section. After surgery, patients may experience pain, discomfort, bruising, and swelling, this is normal following an abdominoplasty procedure and should begin to subside between 7-21 days following surgery.
Depending on the type of tummy tuck, the procedure can take up to 3 hours and patients will be required to stay for 1-2 nights in one of our MYA hospitals to recover. After a thorough assessment of BMI and suitability for tummy tuck surgery, the surgeon will recommend the best treatment plan and discuss the risks, limitations, and benefits of abdominoplasty surgery.Ībdominoplasty can also be combined with other procedures such as liposuction (fat removal) and is carried out under general anaesthetic.
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