body contouring
TUMMY TUCK - ABDOMINOPLASTY
Abdominoplasty is the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen to create a flatter, smoother tummy area. This can include liposuction to the area to remove additional fatty areas and improve the contour of the area.
Main points of surgery:
- 2-3 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay 1-2 nights
- Home with dressings for 14 days
- Abdominal support for 6 weeks
- Resume normal activities 6-8 weeks
LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction works by removing pockets of fat in areas that are beyond the reach of diet and exercise. It is most effective for people who are near normal weight and have firm, elastic skin. It should not be thought of as a substitute for losing weight.
The areas that are most commonly treated by liposuction are the tummy, hips, buttocks, thights, knees, neck, upper arms and male breasts
Main points of surgery
- 1-2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay up to 1 night
- Minimal dressings
- Return to work 1 week
- Resume normal activities 3-4 weeks
ARM LIFT - BRACHIOPLASTY
Arm reduction and lift is normally performed on patients with large amounts of loose or sagging skin on the upper arms. It can also be performed in conjuction with liposuction to the area.
Main points of surgery:
- 2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay 1 night
- Dressing removed at 7 days
- Return to work 1-2 weeks
- Resume normal activities at 6 weeks
THIGH LIFT
Thigh reduction and lift is normally performed on patients with large amounts of loose or sagging skin on the upper thighs. It can also be performed in conjuction with liposuction to the area.
Main points of surgery:
- 2 hours theatre time under general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay 1 night
- Dressing removed at 7 days
- Return to work 1-2 weeks
- Resume normal activities at 6 weeks
LABIAPLASTY
A labiaplasty is a surgical procedure to reduce the size of the inner lips of the vagina, known as the labia minora.
Main points of surgery:
- 1 hours theatre time under either local or general anaesthetic
- Hospital stay day case
- Return to work when recovered
- Resume normal activities 4- 6 weeks