Photos are then taken for our medical records.įinally, you will then discuss with one of our staff costs and any logistics about possible surgery dates.Ībdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures. I will then discuss the details of the surgery, your expected recovery period and inform you about the potential risks and complications that allow you to make an informed decision.Īt this time, you can ask any questions you might still have if I haven’t already answered them for you. Of course, an important part of this is ensuring you have a realistic expectation about the results achievable. Once you are assessed, and if you are considered suitable for surgery, then a surgical plan is created to provide you with the desired outcome. I will then carry out a physical assessment where I assess your belly and all concerns you have with it, including skin, fat and muscle issues. Once this is done, you will be ready to be taken through for your initial consultation with myself.ĭuring this consultation, I will ask you a number of questions, including about your relevant medical background, history of surgery, especially abdominal surgery, and your general tummy concerns. If you’ve booked a consultation to visit me and discuss Tummy Tuck surgery, then there’s a few things to know about what happens on that day.įirstly, upon arriving at our sydney clinic you will be met by our friendly staff and they will walk you through the initial patient registration process. Initial Consultation in Sydney, Prior to Your Tummy Tuck Surgery The final objective is to create a narrower waistline with a smooth tight line from pubic area to chest. If required, the pubic area is thinned out and lifted.Īlso, any muscle separation and herniation is also corrected, ultimately creating a much tighter waistline, appropriate for your body size. Doing this means removing all the stretch mark scars that you can’t hide, and creating a single scar below your pants line that can be comfortably hidden. The excess skin can be removed including most, if not all, the stretch marks. This typically causes difficulties with tight fitting clothing, social embarrassment and hygiene problems.Īll these problems can be improved/corrected with a well planned tummy tuck. Finally, problems with the pubic area frequently exist with excess fullness and hanging. Other problems can include hernias involving the belly button and significant abdominal wall muscle separation that can affect posture and result in lower back pain. The usual problems are stretch marks (scars caused by skin that has been forced to stretch too much too quickly), excess skin, excess fatty tissue and weakened separated muscles. Tummy tucks are typically performed for changes to the belly that have occurred through pregnancy and/or weight loss.

Tummy tuck before after