Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) - Perth And Cairns Studios

  

The Surgery - Tummy Tuck

Dr Goldman performs Tummy Tuck Cosmetic Surgery (Abdominoplasty) as a day procedure within an accredited hospital facility under general anaesthesia. In extensive cases or if there are other health problems, an overnight stay will be arranged.

The surgical method used depends on the individual patient. Most commonly, Dr Goldman will make an incision slightly above the pubic area. A second incision is made to free the navel from the surrounding tissue. Next, Dr Goldman separates the skin from the abdominal wall all the way up to the diaphragm, and then lifts a large skin flap to reveal the vertical muscles of the abdomen. These muscles are tightened by being pulled closer together and stitched into their new position. This provides a firmer abdominal wall and reduces the waistline. The skin flap is then stretched down and the extra skin is removed. A new hole is cut for your navel, which is then stitched into place. Finally, the incisions will be stitched, dressings will be applied, and a temporary tube may be inserted to drain excess fluid from the surgical site.

With Mini Tummy Tuck (Partial Abdominoplasty) Cosmetic Surgery, the incision above the pubic area is much shorter and the navel may not not need to be moved, although it may be pulled into a new shape as the skin is tightened and stitched. The skin is separated only between the incision line and the navel. This skin flap is stretched down, the excess skin is removed, and the flap is stitched back into place. The scar is similar to a caesarean and recovery is quicker than for full Tummy Tuck Cosmetic Surgery.

The length of your operation depends upon the procedure. Full Tummy Tuck Cosmetic Surgery (Abdominoplasty) usually takes between two to five hours while Mini Tummy Tuck Cosmetic Surgery may take between one to two hours.

 

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