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Your Surgeon’s team can help you choose the best one for your body and procedure. There are many options for Tummy Tuck post-surgery compression garments. You’ll need to wear a compression garment up to 6 weeks or longer after your surgery to enhance your results. Post-op medication will minimise any pain after the operation.
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Fleur De Lis (FDL) or Vertical Tummy Tuck – the incision is made around the abdomen like a belt lipectomy with an additional vertical incision in the front to remove even more excess skin in large massive weight loss patients.The right patient selection criteria is absolutely critical – this Reverse Abdominoplasty is rarely performed by surgeons. Quite rarely performed but has been done typically in conjunction with a breast reduction or lift with acceptable results. Reverse Tummy Tuck is where the incision is made under the breasts and excess skin is pulled upwards.Belt Lipectomy or Circumferential Abdominoplasty – the incision is made right around the abdomen and removes a large tyre of excess skin and fat – use for massive weight loss patients (Circumferential Abdominoplasty).Extended Tummy Tuck – removes a large overhang of excess skin with an incision from hip to hip or beyond – usually for significant weight loss patients (Extended Abdominoplasty).
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The surgeon then draws the muscle and tissue together with stitches. Skin is separated from the abdominal wall. The shape and length of your incision line will determine the degree of correction necessary.Ī General Anaesthesia will assist your comfort during Tummy Tuck surgery. What Can I Expect During Tummy Tuck SurgeryĪ full Tummy Tuck procedure requires a horizontal incision in the area of the pubic hairline. You can See more of our past happy patient photos who have had Tummy Tuck Surgery when you come for a consultation at Dr Gittos’ Auckland Clinic. Real Patient AFTER Tummy Tuck Surgery by Dr Mark Gittos (Consented Photo)ĬLICK HERE to see the Before and After Photo Gallery for Tummy Tuck Surgery by Dr Mark Gittos Watch Dr Gittos explain Tummy Tuck Surgery Would you like to repair and gain greater control of your abdominal muscle wall that may have weakened or separated as a result of pregnancy?.Do the bulges or skin redundancy around your abdomen area cause you to appear heavier and less fit than you actually are?.Would you like to balance out your physique and overall body shape?.Do you suffer from reduced body confidence due to bulges and sagging skin around your mid-section?.Do you have excess or loose skin around your abdomen area as a result of ageing and changes to skin elasticity?.Do you have loose tummy skin rolls from weight fluctuations, which diet and exercise alone cannot help?.Have you been left with excess, loose skin or persistent bulges around your tummy area following pregnancy?.
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For help giving up smoking before surgery visit the Smoke Free website To check your BMI please visit the NZ Heart Foundation website. Please NOTE: Dr Gittos only performs surgery on non-smoker patients with a BMI less than 28. Am I a Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty?