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Abdominoplasty FAQs
Throughout the operation, the patient is asleep, and there is no pain felt. During the recovery period, pain relief may be necessary for seven to ten days. Your surgeon will give you guidance on how to manage any pain which may occur due to the operation.
Often slim or athletic women who have had children will have this condition. During the operation, the abdominal muscles will be repaired, and the excess skin and fat removed.
This procedure is also known as a mummy makeover by some. If the scars are in the area of skin to be removed, they will also be removed. The surgeon discusses these options during consultation.
If the scars are in the area of skin to be removed, they will also be removed. The surgeon discusses these options during consultation.
Patients who have been obese and then lose weight frequently have a large apron of skin and fat as a result of their significant weight loss. This is seen in both men and women. This can be corrected with a procedure called an abdominal or belt lipectomy which removes not only the excess tummy skin and fat, but the love handles and excess skin on the back too.In this case, the patient is a candidate for liposuction. While some liposuction is done in almost all abdominoplasty procedures, the big question is whether liposuction alone can solve the problem. There is also a mini abdominoplasty option. However, only a consultation and examination can provide that answer.
In this case, the patient is a candidate for liposuction. While some liposuction is done in almost all abdominoplasty procedures, the big question is whether liposuction alone can solve the problem. There is also a mini abdominoplasty option. However, only a consultation and examination can provide that answer.
A mini tummy tuck primarily combats excess or loose skin below the belly button, whereas a full tummy tuck plastic surgery procedure removes excess skin from the entire abdomen area, both above and below the belly button.
The ideal course of action will be discussed prior to surgery.
Whilst vigorous activities are limited for 6 weeks, many patients can return to work within 10-14 days.
From $11,000 + hospital & anaesthetic; some Medicare rebate may apply. Your out of pocket costs can also be influenced by your private health insurer and level of cover.
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