What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck for men, also known as an abdominoplasty, trims sagging areas from your tummy and tightens abdominal muscles, creating a tighter and younger looking abdomen. These muscles have usually been damaged through weight loss, aging and lack of exercise.
The Procedure
Tummy Tuck is the surgical removal of excess skin and fatty tissue through an incision which extends across the abdomen. The incision is limited to the groin area, and usually goes hip-to-hip. In most cases, weakened or separated muscles are strengthened creating a firmer, smoother abdominal profile.
Tummy Tuck
What results can I expect?
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A toned, firm abdominal profile
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Improved appearance in swimwear and underwear
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Smoothing of stretch marks and old scars
Frequently Asked Questions about Tummy Tuck
Who will do my initial consultation?
Our Consultant Plastic Surgeon
What is the recovery time like?
A Tummy Tuck procedure usually takes 3 to 4 hours and will require an overnight stay in hospital. You will need to take between 10 and 14 days off work to recover; the exact time will depend on the extent of the surgery.
You may experience swelling and soreness on the abdomen after the procedure, your aftercare will be managed with the support of your Consultant Plastic Surgeon and River Medical Registered General Nurse to ensure you the safest and most comfortable recovery.
How should I prepare for my procedure?
There are a few elements to this: preparation will begin with your initial consultation with our Consultant Plastic Surgeon, you will also meet with one of our Registered General Nurses. They will both go through every aspect of the surgery and your recovery with you.
You will come in once more before your surgery to have a further comprehensive pre-operative assessment with your River Medical Registered General Nurse.
The Consultant will be available to you right up until your surgery should you wish to see him again.
Why do you not have before and after pictures on the website?
Before and after pictures on websites can be misleading as they may not be patients of the surgeon who will be doing your Abdominoplasty.
As every person waiting Tummy Tuck has completely different expectations it is a much more valuable tool for your Consultant Plastic Surgeon to show pictures of not only Tummy Tucks that he as actually done but also show you results you will be likely to receive.
