Achieving your dream flat stomach with a Tummy Tuck

We’re here to provide all of the information you need to decide if a tummy tuck is right for you. Read on to find out about every aspect, from how long the surgery will take, what results you’re likely to see and how much a tummy tuck costs.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person

  • 2

    hours in theatre

  • 2

    nights in hospital

  • 14

    days before you 
can drive a car

  • 10

    days before you can lift a baby or child

  • 6

    weeks before you could go to the gym

  • 20

    days before you 
could return to work

  • 3-6

    weeks before you see your final results

When considering a Tummy Tuck, the first step is to attend a free consultation. During this appointment, we will assess the treatment area and discuss with you the results you would like to achieve. This process will help us to determine the best surgical approach, and whether or not Abdominoplasty surgery is right for you.


It’s best to postpone surgery if you intend to lose a significant amount of weight. Women who are planning future pregnancies should also wait before considering the procedure, as this can lead to the need for a secondary, corrective procedure. The abdominal muscles that are tightened as part of abdominoplasty surgery are often separated again during a women’s pregnancy.

When it comes to improving the contour of the abdominal area, there may be alternative treatments to consider first. If your fat deposits are limited to the area below your navel, it may be that a partial Abdominoplasty procedure is appropriate. On the other hand, you may need to have full Abdominoplasty surgery in conjunction with Liposuction to achieve the results you have in mind. Alternatively, Liposuction alone may provide the best result.
The best surgical approach for you will depend on certain circumstances as well as your goals.

The Abdominoplasty surgical procedure, also known as a ‘Tummy Tuck’ is also a popular choice for individuals who have recently lost a significant amount of weight or have been pregnant.

The treatment involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdominal area and a tightening of the abdomen wall. Abdominoplasty surgery results in a flatter stomach and a narrower waistline. It should be remembered that Abdominoplasty, whether full or partial, is a major surgical procedure which will leave a permanent scar. This treatment shouldn’t be undertaken without full, informed consideration. We’re here to help you decide if this procedure is right for you.

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