Boston Clinic (UK) Ltd.

TUMMY TUCK OR ABDOMINOPLASTY

What is abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)?

Abdominoplasty is procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower abdominal area, also repositioning the belly button (umbilicus).

Mini-abdominoplasty also can be performed below the umbilicus to remove surplus skin and fat. Both procedures will leave you with low abdominal scar at the level of pubic hair.
Apronectony – is a modified mini abdominal reduction. Mainly for the excess hanging skin and fat.

How do I know if I need/ I am suitable for this procedure?

The surgery is particularly helpful to women whose pregnancies have stretched their abdominal muscles and skin beyond the point where they can return to normal.
Weight loss may also be responsible for both in women and men – which may cause problem of sagging, loose or excess skin.

What does procedure involve?

Tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty usually takes two to three hours. Mini tummy tuck usually takes an hour or two. Most commonly, an incision is made across the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area which follows bikini line. A second small incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissue. Then the surgeon will free the abdominal wall and large excess skin flap to reveal the vertical abdominal muscles in your abdomen.
These muscles are then pulled together and stitched into a new position so that they are tighter. This will give firmer, flatter abdomen and narrow waistline.

	Extended Tummy Tuck
	Standard Tummy Tuck
	Mini Tummy Tuck

What are the risks?

The patients may be left with noticeable scar which runs just above the pubic area and around the umbilicus. Healing is a slow process and dressing the scar or round may be needed few weeks. This is common in the overweight and smokers. Scars will become less noticeable as time goes by.

Abdominoplasty is a major surgery; it will take between two to three weeks plus to recover and you may need to take painkillers.

What happens after the surgery?

The sutures will be removed between 7 to 10 days
You will be advised to wear abdominal support for two to four weeks
To reduce scars use of cream will be advised
You may return to work after two weeks but realistically will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete healing
Results are dramatic and in most cases permanent
Light activities are comfortable in 10 to 20 days and sports can be resume only after 6 weeks or more starting with gentle exercise

How much will it cost?

From £5000.

You will be informed of the exact charge at your consultation.