What is Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty involves cosmetic surgery to the abdomen area. The procedure can involve removing excess fat and skin and tightening the abdominal wall muscles.
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Full Abdominoplasty vs mini Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasties are broken down into two types: full and mini.
Full Abdominoplasties
As implied by the name, a full abdominoplasty is a more intense and invasive procedure.
It aims to treat muscle separation, removing and separating loose skin in the abdomen area. Abdominoplasty procedures involve general anaesthesia and typically last from 3-5 hours. Most patients make a full recovery in 4-6 weeks.
Mini Abdominoplasty
A mini abdominoplasty is a less invasive procedure. Mini abdominoplasty procedures tend to focus only on the lower abdomen and patients can be sedated by a local or general anaesthetic. Since the procedure is less severe than a full abdominoplasty, patients usually recover in 1-3 weeks.
Depending on your condition and desired results, your cosmetic surgeon will determine what is the best procedure for you. Dr Goldman will ensure you have the right information and are guided through the process by an experienced cosmetic surgeon. The most important decision to make regarding abdominoplasty Cosmetic Surgery is whether Liposuction could be a suitable alternative. Liposuction is a less invasive procedure with minimal scarring.
Why Have Abdominoplasty?
As well as the potential self-conscious issues associated with large abdominal fat deposits or loose abdominal skin, there are a number of health risks associated with these conditions such as back and posture difficulties.
History has also proven that these areas often don’t respond well to diet and exercise. There are a number of reasons for choosing to have an abdominoplasty including:
- To remove loose abdominal skin after losing weight
- To reduce excess skin and fat without any weight loss
- To improve your muscle and skin tone after pregnancy
- To remove large fat deposits in the abdominal area
- To improve skin elasticity if you are an older patient
abdominoplasty Procedure
At your consultation, Dr Goldman will discuss your expectations.
Abdominoplasty Cosmetic Surgery is a major cosmetic surgical procedure so it is imperative that all options are considered in detail before making a final decision.
Dr Goldman will thoroughly go through this important choice with you and will consult on whether you may require full abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery or a mini abdominoplasty.
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abdominoplasty recovery & results
Recovering from the surgery typically takes 3-6 weeks, though it varies from person to person. Dr Goldman and his caring team of professionals will make sure your recovery process goes as smoothly as possible.
You’ll be provided with all the information and resources you need.
abdominoplasty Cost Perth
Abdominoplasty and mini abdominoplasty prices vary depending on your starting point and desired results. Dr Goldman will discuss the costs of your surgery at the initial consultation.
If your procedure is medically necessary, you may be able to use private healthcare or medicare to cover some of the costs.
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DR ROBERT GOLDMAN
Dr Goldman is a Specialist Surgeon focusing on Cosmetic Surgery and has over 35 years of experience. He has assisted thousands of patients in Perth and throughout Australia.
As a fully-qualified surgeon (AHPRA ID MED0000978565) and member of FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ID 141033), MB,ChB, B.Sc (hons), safety is of the utmost importance for Dr Goldman.
Our team is here to help your procedure run smoothly and ensure your recovery is managed professionally.
Dr Goldman is happy to answer any questions you may have about the procedure during your consultation and will offer extensive reading and educational material to take home to assist you in the education and decision-making process.
