Excess abdominal skin
Removing loose or overhanging skin to improve abdominal contour and definition.
Abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
Tummy tuck surgery in London to remove excess skin and restore abdominal contour
Abdominoplasty, commonly known as tummy tuck surgery, is designed to address excess abdominal skin, tissue laxity and changes in abdominal contour.
Treatment planning considers skin excess, abdominal wall support, fat distribution and overall body proportion to create a more refined and balanced abdominal profile.
Restoring Shape
A comprehensive approach to abdominal reshaping
Abdominoplasty is often considered where loose skin, stretched tissues or abdominal wall changes cannot be adequately addressed through fat reduction alone.
The procedure focuses on removing excess skin, reshaping the abdominal contour and, where appropriate, addressing underlying laxity to create a firmer and more proportionate profile.
Where the main concern is localised fat with limited skin excess, liposculpting and skin tightening may be more appropriate. The most suitable approach depends on the amount of excess skin, tissue quality and the degree of abdominal laxity.
What Tummy Tuck Surgery Can Address
Excess skin, abdominal laxity and contour change
Abdominoplasty may be considered where abdominal changes are more significant than can be addressed through liposculpting or skin-tightening treatments alone.
Lower abdominal fullness
Improving contour where excess tissue contributes to a heavier or less defined lower abdomen.
Abdominal wall laxity
Addressing structural laxity where appropriate as part of a comprehensive abdominal reshaping plan.
Changes after pregnancy or weight loss
Treating excess skin and contour changes that remain after pregnancy or significant weight change.
Where skin excess is limited and fat reduction is the main objective, liposculpting and skin tightening may provide a more suitable body-contouring option.
Procedure Overview
Abdominal reshaping tailored to the degree of skin and tissue excess
Tummy tuck surgery is planned according to the distribution of excess skin, the condition of the abdominal wall and the amount of reshaping required. The surgical plan is tailored rather than based on a one-size-fits-all approach.
Skin removal
Excess abdominal skin is removed according to the amount and distribution of laxity.
Tissue reshaping
The abdominal contour is refined to create a smoother and more proportionate profile.
Abdominal wall support
Where laxity of the abdominal wall is present, this can be assessed and addressed as part of the surgical plan.
Tailored extent of surgery
The extent of treatment depends on whether excess skin is concentrated centrally or extends more widely across the abdomen.
Patients with more extensive skin excess may require a broader surgical approach. This is assessed as part of the same tummy tuck consultation rather than treated as a separate decision made in advance.
What to Expect
A structured surgical procedure with progressive recovery
Abdominoplasty is planned carefully before surgery, with recovery focused on healing, swelling reduction and gradual return to normal activity.
Consultation and assessment
Assessment focuses on skin excess, tissue quality, abdominal wall laxity, fat distribution and the result you would like to achieve.
Procedure
Excess skin and tissue are removed and the abdominal contour is reshaped according to the agreed surgical plan.
Early recovery
Swelling, tightness and reduced mobility are expected initially, with activity increased gradually as healing progresses.
Healing and final contour
The abdominal profile continues to improve as swelling settles and the tissues heal over the following weeks and months.
Tummy Tuck FAQs
Common questions about abdominoplasty surgery
These answers provide a general guide. Suitability depends on anatomy, tissue quality, the degree of skin excess and individual treatment goals.
What is a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, is surgery designed to remove excess abdominal skin, improve contour and address tissue or abdominal wall laxity where appropriate.
Is a tummy tuck the same as liposuction?
No. Liposuction removes localised fat, while tummy tuck surgery is designed primarily to address excess skin and broader abdominal laxity. Where fat reduction and skin tightening are the main goals, liposculpting and skin tightening may be more appropriate.
Who may be suitable for tummy tuck surgery?
It may be considered where there is significant excess abdominal skin, tissue laxity or contour change that cannot be adequately addressed through fat reduction alone. Suitability is assessed during consultation.
Can a tummy tuck address abdominal muscle separation or laxity?
Where abdominal wall laxity is present, this can be assessed during consultation and may be addressed as part of the surgical plan when appropriate.
What if I have more extensive loose skin?
The extent of surgery can be adapted to the amount and distribution of excess skin. More extensive laxity may require a broader incision and a more comprehensive approach, which will be discussed during consultation.
What is recovery like after a tummy tuck?
Swelling, tightness and reduced mobility are expected during early recovery. Activity is increased gradually, and the final abdominal contour develops as swelling settles and the tissues heal.
How do I know whether I need a tummy tuck or liposculpting?
The key distinction is whether excess skin and abdominal laxity are present. Tummy tuck surgery is generally more appropriate where skin and tissue need to be removed or tightened, while liposculpting and skin tightening is more focused on localised fat reduction, contour definition and skin tightening.
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