Tummy Tuck Surgery - Everything You Need To Know

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Tummy Tuck
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About Tummy Tuck Surgery
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Why Choose A Tummy Tuck?
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The Procedure
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Advantages Of A Tummy Tuck
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Recovery Aftercare
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Tummy Tuck
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Complications Side Effects
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Consultation
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About Tummy Tuck Surgery

• A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a
  cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce the
  size of the stomach, (tummy), and make it more
  firm. This is achieved by removing the excess fat
  and skin from the middle and lower areas of the
  abdomen. The procedure may also involve
  tightening the muscles and tissues of the
  abdominal wall. Abdominoplasty is available to
  both men and women, but is more commonly
  performed on females after weight loss or
  childbirth.
• There are different types of abdominoplasty that
  can be performed depending on the desired results
  and goals of the patient. These include
• Partial (mini) abdominoplasty
• Complete (full) abdominoplasty
• Extended abdominoplasty
• Each procedure involves making incisions in the
  lower region of the stomach and they are
  sometimes combined with other surgeries at the
  same time, such as liposuction or thigh lift.

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Why Choose A Tummy Tuck?

• There are many reasons why people opt to have a
  tummy tuck. Sometimes it can be just one reason,
  and sometimes multiple. If a person has recently
  lost a lot of weight through diet and exercise,
  it can often leave loose skin on or around the
  abdomen. This can leave people feeling unhappy
  and self conscious, especially when it comes to
  wearing particular items of clothing, such as
  bikini or sports bras.
• Some of the reasons why patients opt for
  abdominoplasty include
• To remove loose skin after weight loss /
  childbirth
• To tighten muscles / skin after pregnancy
• To correct abdominal scarring from injury,
  surgery or illness
• To remove stretch marks
• To flatten the abdomen
• To remove stubborn fat / skin that cannot be
  removed through diet or exercise
• To correct weak muscles and improve posture
• A tummy tuck is not a procedure designed to
  replace weight loss treatments / programmes. It
  will also not stop you from putting weight on in
  the future. It is important that you speak with
  your surgeon during a consultation and outline
  your desired goals. Your consultant will then be
  able to advise on what can realistically be
  achieved and tell you whether or not you are an
  ideal candidate for a tummy tuck.

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The Procedure
Abdominoplasty procedures are common and vary
from patient to patient depending on your body
size and shape. If you are in the middle of an
exercise programme or diet regime, it is advised
that you wait until you have settled on your
desired weight. This is because fluctuations in
weight can have an effect on the extent of your
tummy tuck procedure and the results it can
achieve. During abdominoplasty, your surgeon will
make an incision in the abdomen, usually from one
hip to another along the bikini line. A second
incision is made around the navel (belly
button). Your surgeon will then tighten the
muscles and tissue of your abdomen and remove any
excess skin and fat. The skin that is left behind
is then moved in to the correction position and a
hole is made for the navel. As with all
incisions, scarring is to be expected and the
location of the scars will be around your navel
and across the lower abdomen. Scars are often
hidden with clothing or underwear. For patients
who are undergoing a partial abdominoplasty as
opposed to a complete, only one incision is made
on the abdomen. The location of the incision is
in the lower abdomen above the pubic region. It
is not uncommon for patients to undergo
liposuction procedures at the same time as a
partial tummy tuck, to help shape and contour the
remaining muscles / tissue. An extended tummy
tuck is a complete tummy tuck in combination with
a thigh lift, which helps smoothing and
contouring of the flank and upper thigh.
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Advantages Of A Tummy Tuck

• When the body goes through a traumatic event or
  drastic change, such as pregnancy and weight
  loss, it can leave behind an undesired
  appearance. This can have a knock on effect on
  self confidence and make people feel more self
  conscious towards what their stomach looks like.
  A tummy tuck can help boost self confidence and
  eliminate the issues causing you to be self
  conscious, such as stretch marks, loose / baggy
  skin, sagging muscles / fat.
• There are many advantages to having a tummy tuck
  either on its own as a single procedure or in
  combination with other procedures. These include
• Flattening the abdomen
• Removing excess skin and fat
• Tightening abdominal muscles
• Removing large, deep or visible stretch marks
• Sometimes a tummy tuck is performed in
  combination with another procedure to achieve
  desired results. common procedures include
• Breast surgery, including uplift, reduction,
  augmentation
• Liposuction and body contouring
• When meeting with your consultant, is it
  important to outline and understand what you want
  from your surgery to ensure that you are opting
  for the correct procedure. There are some common
  misconceptions that some people think a tummy
  tuck alone can achieve, such as losing weight.

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Recovery Aftercare
Following a tummy tuck, you will be given a
tailored aftercare plan that you must follow in
order to get the most out of your surgery and
assist in the healing process. The aftercare plan
will depend on the type of tummy tuck you have
any the extent of your surgery. Patients
usually stay in hospital after their surgery for
up to two to four days. Dressings and bandages
are applied to the lower abdomen and very thin
tubes (drains) may also be present in the wound.
The tubes are to drain fluid and will be removed
before you are discharged for home. Some
patients may also be on a drip to ensure you stay
hydrated and to administer any medications that
are needed. However, if you are able to drink
adequate amounts of fluid then a drip may not be
required. Your surgeon will discuss this with you
during your consultation as they outline the
extent of the operation. Painkillers will be
provided following your tummy tuck to help ease
symptoms of pain and discomfort and to help aid
recovery.
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Recovery Aftercare

• It is important that you rest and not do too much
  activity too soon. Doing so can cause swelling
  and slow down your recovery.
• Patients should expect a recovery period of up to
  six weeks, observing the following
  recommendations
• Rest in bed at home for the first 1-3 days
• Get up and walk around as soon as it is
  comfortable to do so
• Dont be scared to get out of bed and go to the
  toilet
• Avoid strenuous activity and stretching
• Take up to 4 weeks off work depending on your job
  role
• Gradually increase activity levels from light
  walking around the home to going up and down the
  stairs
• Do not go walking outside of the house for longer
  than 10 minutes in the first few days/weeks
• Avoid sports and heavy lifting for up to 2 months
• Paracetamol and ibuprofen are fine to take to
  ease pain
• Wear support clothing if advised by your
  consultant

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Complications Side Effects

• All medical procedures come with complications
  and side effects and a tummy tuck is no
  different.
• Because every patient is different, side effects
  may be more common to some people more than
  others. Common side effects of a tummy tuck
  include
• Numb feeling in the abdomen
• Skin sensitivity
• Swelling
• Scars
• Bruising
• Pain
• These symptoms should ease and improve within the
  first few days of recovery. Some longer term
  swelling may be present in the following 1-3
  weeks, but should ease completely within 2-3
  months.4

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Consultation
Booking a consultation with Manchester Private
Hospital will allow us to provide you with a
professional medical opinion. All of our patient
consultations are based on a complete assessment
of what you have in mind, your goals and personal
criteria such as body type and age. During your
consultation you will receive clear and concise
information about surgery and if we think a
particular idea you have may not be suitable, we
will tell you up front and make you aware of what
we are advising or an alternative procedure.
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Why Choose Us
At the Manchester Private Hospital, our qualified
and experienced surgeons have been performing
tummy tuck surgery for many years. From the
initial consultation through to post surgery
aftercare, we ensure you have peace of mind and
feel comfortable every step of way. Call today
on 0161 507 8822 to arrange a consultation and
discuss abdominoplasty in as much details you
like and ask everything you need to know before
making an informed decision. Our high skilled
abdominoplasty surgeons are ready to build your
self confidence by removing stretch marks, excess
skin and tighten your stomach.
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Our Surgeon
Dr Kam Singh qualified at Leeds Medical school in
1990 and has been a GP for 24 years. He
developed a specialist interest in cosmetic
dermatology 15 years ago.
Specialized in

• Tummy Tuck Hi-Definition procedures
• Fat Transfer procedures
• Renuvion J PLASMA (J PLASTY) for skin
  tightening
• Dermal fillers, Muscle Relaxing Injections
• Skin rejuvenation with chemical peels,
  microdermabrasion, micro needling and
  other non-surgical treatments
• Dermatological consultation and advice,
  Minor surgical operations

Dr Kam Singh
Specialist in Cosmetic Dermatology and Lipo
SculptureBsc(Hons), MRCGP, MBCAM
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Our Surgeon
Mr Anuj Purbey is an experienced aesthetic
surgeon. He has a passion for body contouring and
facial aesthetic procedures. He qualified in
Medicine in 2001 (MBBS, India) and in 2003
continued in his pursuit of state-of-the-art
surgical training in the United Kingdom.
Specialized in

• Tummy Tuck procedures
• Dermal fillers
• Muscle Relaxing Injections
• Laser treatments

Mr Anuj Purbey
Consultant Aesthetic Surgeon MBBS MRCS
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Our Surgeon
Mr Fiore qualified as a doctor in 1999 and has
been practicing surgery for many years in
different countries including Italy, United
States, Mexico and UK.
Specialized in

• Tummy Tuck
• Vaser Hi Def
• Fat Transfer procedures
• Non-surgical Fluid Face lift with Dermal
  fillers
• Muscle Relaxing Injections
• PDO Threads

Mr Giuseppe Fiore
Surgeon with a Master in Aesthetic Surgery
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