Tummy Tuck in London

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Quick Overview of Tummy Tuck Procedure

What We Include in Your Abdominoplasty

The features of your abdominoplasty surgery will depend on the type of abdominoplasty required. In a full tummy tuck, excess lax skin will be removed, and muscle repair of the abdominal wall is performed where necessary (most common after muscle separation due to pregnancy, significant weight loss, or injury). 

To make tummy tuck results even more comprehensive, additional complementary procedures can be performed. For example, Dr. Tillo regularly combines liposuction with abdominoplasty to remove fat deposits and further improve the contour of your stomach.

Benefits of a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

A tummy tuck can deliver a wide range of aesthetic and medical benefits for patients, including:

• Regaining an aesthetically-pleasing flatter stomach, giving patients the confidence to wear more form-fitting clothing
• Removing the hanging belly that can develop following a c-section, helping to restore the pre-pregnancy figure
• Alleviating medical issues associated with weak abdominal muscles, including back pain, poor posture, and urinary incontinence
• Permanently removing stretch marks on the excised skin 
• Facilitating patients to lead a more active, healthy lifestyle due to the aesthetic and medical benefits of a tummy tuck 

Pregnancy, drastic weight loss, and ageing can lead to saggy skin, excess fat, and weakened muscles in the abdomen. As a result, such alterations can result in self-consciousness, limited clothing options, poor posture, back pain, and difficulty exercising. 
An abdominoplasty can help patients regain a flatter stomach. As a result, tummy tuck patients are more confident with the appearance of their midriff and can fit into smaller and tighter clothes. Furthermore, a tummy tuck also repairs the abdominal muscle separation, also known as diastasis recti, which occurs after pregnancy and causes muscle weakness and protrusion.

Who is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost in London?

In general, the price of tummy tuck surgery in London at the CREO Clinic starts from £13,750 for a full tummy tuck and from £9,900 for a mini tummy tuck. If you choose to combine your tummy tuck with liposuction (lipoabdominoplasty), prices start from £15,900, with 360 lipo and an abdominoplasty starting from £17,900. 

Abdominoplasty is a bespoke procedure, the exact price of which varies depending on the precise surgical needs of each patient. Therefore, you will receive a full cost breakdown following your tummy tuck consultation with Dr Tillo.

To spread the cost of your tummy tuck over multiple instalments, our financing partner, Chrysalis Finance provides an array of straightforward, affordable financing options.

Through a simple online application on the Chrysalis Finance website, you can borrow anywhere between £350-£25,000 paid over a monthly instalment plan personalised to suit your financial situation.

Why Choose CREO Clinic for Your Abdominoplasty Procedure in London

The CREO Clinic prides itself on offering our patients the highest-quality aesthetic outcomes, which are achieved via our core principles of expertise and transparency. We believe excellence can only be reached through practitioners who have mastered the procedures they perform – this is reflected in the skill of our team of tummy tuck surgeons, who have proven expertise in each and every surgery available at our clinic.

Our Surgeon’s Experience

Our Medical Director and highly experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Omar Tillo, is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and a member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). He has successfully performed more than 4500 body contouring surgeries, putting him in the top 5% of the U.K.’s most experienced cosmetic surgeons. As a result, Dr. Tillo now provides a BAAPS accredited course where he demonstrates his advanced surgical skills to fellow surgeons, ensuring safe practice across the UK. 

Dr. Tillo has worked in some of the top plastic surgery hospital units around the UK, and has dedicated his career to the mastery of cosmetic surgery from the neck down. He specialises in body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty, and consistently achieves excellent cosmetic outcomes. Evidence of the quality of Dr. Tillo’s work is reflected on review platforms like Realself and Google, where he has been rated an average of 4.9 stars. 

What Are Your Options for Tummy Tucks?

There are numerous types of tummy tucks, each utilising different surgical techniques and varying in their level of invasiveness. Dr. Tillo will perform a thorough assessment to determine the most appropriate tummy tuck surgery for you, taking into account a range of factors, such as the amount of excess abdominal skin. 

Full Tummy Tuck

A full tummy tuck is a surgical procedure ideal for patients with moderate to severe skin laxity around the abdomen. It involves two incisions in the lower abdomen, one across the bikini line and another around the belly button. The loose skin can then be removed, and any muscle separation is repaired, after which the belly button is repositioned for a natural-looking result.

Overall, a full tummy tuck creates a more toned and flatter upper and lower abdomen, while alleviating medical concerns associated with weak abdominal muscles.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini tummy tuck is a less invasive procedure than a full tummy tuck, and is most suitable for patients with mild to moderate skin laxity. During this procedure, a small incision is made at the base of the lower abdomen, and the lax skin is removed. The mini tummy tuck removes loose skin in the lower abdomen only, and does not typically involve repair of the stomach muscles. 

A mini tummy tuck can help to remove a pooch left behind after pregnancy or a c-section, creating a flatter, more contoured lower abdomen.  

Extended Abdominoplasty

An extended tummy tuck targets lax skin around both the abdomen and lower flanks, commonly referred to as “love handles”. This procedure involves an incision along the bikini line, extending beyond the hip bones to cover the lower flanks. Like a regular tummy tuck, an incision is also made around the naval. Lax skin is then removed from both areas, and any muscle separation is repaired before the belly button is repositioned.  

The extended tummy tuck produces a more comprehensive transformation of the midsection compared to other abdominoplasty procedures.

Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck

A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is a specialist procedure designed for patients who have excess skin to be removed following significant weight loss, typically due to bariatric surgery like a gastric bypass. It is a more invasive tummy tuck procedure requiring an incision along the entire bikini line, and from the rib cage to the midline of the abdomen. Skin excess is then removed vertically, and muscle separation is repaired, producing drastic results for the upper body.

Preparing for Your Tummy Tuck

Prior to your abdominoplasty surgery at CREO Clinic, you will need to be within a safe BMI range. If you are struggling to manage your weight and reach your target BMI, consider using our dietician services, who can help you reach your goal BMI.  

In addition, ensure that you have help for any household tasks, such as cooking and childcare. During the initial stages of your tummy tuck recovery, your body will need time to rest. You should also practise sleeping on your back prior to surgery, as this will be advised for the first 4-6 weeks of your recovery.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Recovery

It usually takes at least 12 weeks for patients to make a full recovery following an abdominoplasty, where they can resume all activities, including intense exercise. However, most tummy tuck patients feel able to resume most of their daily activities, including returning to work, after 1-2 weeks and resuming light exercise after 3-4 weeks.  

During the tummy tuck recovery period, you may notice swelling, bruising, and some discomfort in the affected area, which will gradually dissipate. In addition, you may wish to undergo a series of lymphatic drainage massages to manage your swelling and make your recovery as smooth as possible. 

You will be given detailed instructions on managing your recovery and be scheduled for two follow-up visits with your tummy tuck surgeon in London one week and eight weeks after your procedure to assess your recovery. 

Tummy Tuck Results

When You Can Expect to See Results

After your tummy tuck you should immediately notice that you have a flatter stomach, as excess skin has been removed. However, the final result of your tummy tuck may take between 6-12 months – this is the time it takes for all residual swelling to subside completely.

How Long Tummy Tuck Results Last

The results from an abdominoplasty are permanent as the excess lax skin has been removed and as such will not return. However, it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly to ensure you maintain your tummy tuck results over the long term. Natural ageing can also cause some degree of skin laxity to develop over time.

Complementary Tummy Tuck Procedures

CREO Clinic offers a range of cosmetic surgery options in London and can combine your tummy tuck with related procedures for a more comprehensive body transformation. 

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction

While a tummy tuck can remove the excess skin around the abdomen, patients that also require the removal of excess fat may need to combine the abdominoplasty with a liposuction procedure. Liposuction (suction-assisted lipectomy) is a cosmetic procedure that suctions out significant amounts of excess fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. When performing liposuction, a surgeon makes a small incision through which a suction tube is inserted into the area being treated.

Mummy Makeover

A mummy makeover is a comprehensive package of treatments, typically including a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast augmentation to target the areas most affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patients may choose to use fat transfer or implants for their breast augmentation, or can opt for a breast lift or breast reduction if this is more suitable for addressing their aesthetic concerns. Overall, this series of surgeries helps women restore their pre-pregnancy figure by contouring the upper body.

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