Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
An abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, will tighten and shape your stomach area, removing excess hanging skin, fat and stretch marks. This area of the body can be particularly resistant to diet and exercise especially when the excess is caused by a prior pregnancy or excessive weight loss. Patients who have tried unsuccessfully to lose this additional weight may therefore achieve their goal of a flattened stomach with a tummy tuck, improving confidence in their appearance.
What to expect
Duration
An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes around two to three hours. You will require one to two nights’ stay in hospital.
Recovery
Before going home from hospital, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings.
You should expect to take six to eight weeks off work and limit sporting activities for two to three months.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
Your BMI should ideally be less than 30 for a tummy tuck, but this is dependent on your build and will be assessed at the clinic appointment.
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
At the consultation, you will be shown the scar patterns to be expected.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
You may return to driving after two to four weeks but the legal test that you would need to satisfy is that you are able to be in control of the vehicle and perform an emergency stop. Further advice should be sought from your insurer as to when they are happy for you to begin driving.
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