What is Abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty is NOT a primary treatment for weight loss. However with the massive weight loss seen after bariatric surgery loose skin often develops in multiple areas of the body. Abdominoplasty is the surgical removal of this loose skin in the abdominal or tummy area.
Dr Wright has trained in plastic surgery and will consider some patients for abdominoplasty, more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck or apronectomy. He does not offer liposuction or skin removal from any other part of the body. Abdominoplasty should only be considered when weight loss has finally stopped which would usually be around 2 years after the original surgery. Hernias and weak muscles are repaired at the same time. Abdominoplasty is major surgery and involves a few days in hospital with surgical drains in place, several weeks off all heavy lifting or vigorous exercise, and the wearing of an abdominal binder or corset for 6 weeks.
Possible Complications
- Wound infection
- Haemorrhage
- Seroma (fluid) formation
- Keloid scarring
- Lack of symmetry
