TUMMY TUCK SYDNEY NSW
Tummy tuck surgery requires the skills, expertise and artistry of a top plastic surgeon.
This is one of Dr Jeremy Hunt’s most popular procedures, mostly for mothers whose bodies haven’t recovered after pregnancy, but also by patients who have lost a significant amount of weight.
While you’ve no doubt heard people say that diet or exercise is the solution, unfortunately there is only so much self-repair our skin can do. In reality, the only solution for stubborn excess skin is surgery.
Dr Hunt's range of Tummy Tuck Surgery
Tummy tucks, or abdominoplasty procedures, address three key areas of concern – excess skin, persistent fat, and lax muscles. Dr Jerermy Hunt employs a variety of surgical techniques to counteract these issues:
Tummy Liposuction
- removes excess fat deposits around the tummy and flanks and helps to achieve the ideal silhouette and contour. This option is best for patients without tummy sagging and good quality skin.
Mini Abdominoplasty or Mini Tummy Tuck
- addresses excess skin below the belly button but will not allow tightening of the muscles. The advantage is a shorter, less visible scar.
Endoscopic Abdominoplasty
- allows both the skin and the muscles to be tightened. This is often done through a shorter incision.
Full Tummy Tuck or Full Abdominoplasty
- A Full Tummy Tuckinvolves all of the skin below the belly button being removed and the muscles tightened. It can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen to achieve optimal fat removal. This procedure achieves the maximum tightening of abdominal wall tissue. However, the scar usually runs from hip to hip.
Extended Abdominoplasty
- An Extended Abdominoplasty is used if weight loss has led to excess skin extending around the hip. An extension of the abdominoplasty can be used to remove excess skin over the hip to improve body contour. The scar is slightly larger than that of a traditional abdominoplasty.
Mummy Makeover – Breast Surgery & Tummy Surgery Combined
- Tummy surgery is very often combined with breast surgery in a popular combined procedure known as the mummy makeover. This targets the two areas most affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding – the tummy, and the breasts. Click here if you’d like to learn more about Mummy Makeovers, or read on to find out more about Tummy Tucks.
What is a Tummy Tuck?
The tummy tuck is the plastic surgery intervention performed to help you get a contoured tummy without excess skin. The procedure is performed on patients with skin sagginess at the level of the inferior abdominal area. If you are dealing with a “belly apron” that covers partly or entirely the suprapubic area, the tummy tuck might be just what Dr Hunt recommends.
The procedure is also known as abdominoplasty in medical terms and can completely change the aspect of your tummy and midline when performed in combination with liposuction. Depending on the needs of the patients, there are different types of tummy tucks that can be performed, from a mini tummy tuck to a Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck.
The abdominoplasty is a suitable procedure for you if you have a normal weight, but the tummy is not flat or firm. During this procedure, Dr Hunt also corrects diastasis recti (a condition that can occur during pregnancy – the right and left abdominal muscles are distended, and a gap is created between them).
How is the Tummy Tuck done?
The tummy tuck is often performed with the patient under general anaesthesia, as the procedure can take one to three hours, depending on the complexity of each case.
The number and length of incisions are dependent on the type of tummy tuck to be performed. For example, in the case of the mini abdominoplasty, there is just one small incision placed on the inferior part of the abdomen, over the suprapubic area. A full tummy tuck often entails a larger incision on the lower abdominal area and another one used to reposition the navel. The extended tummy tuck requires incisions on the flanks, too, that allow Dr Hunt to eliminate excess skin from the sides.
After the incisions are performed, Dr Hunt will detach the skin tissue and bring together and tighten the abdominal muscles for a firmer-looking tummy (not performed in case of the mini abdominoplasty). The skin is then redraped over the underlying tissues, and the excess skin is eliminated. The incisions are sutured, and compressive bandages are used.
Benefits of the Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck is a complex plastic surgery intervention that aims to recontour the abdominal area. The procedure is performed to tighten weak abdominal muscles and eliminate excess skin. There are multiple benefits associated with undergoing this procedure. Among them we can mention:
- Strengthens weak abdominal muscles
- The tummy is firmer and flatter
- Eliminates saggy skin from the inferior abdominal area
- Increases self-confidence
- Makes it easier to find clothes that look good
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Recovery after Tummy Tuck
The recovery period after a tummy tuck is highly dependent on the complexity of the procedure and whether the procedure was performed alone or in combination with other interventions. Bruising and swelling can naturally occur at the level of the tummy after undergoing abdominoplasty procedures.
It is best to avoid strenuous physical activities during the first two weeks after a tummy tuck and returning to the gym is only possible after six to eight weeks. Here are more recommendations for the recovery period after tummy tuck surgery:
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol for at least two weeks
- Avoid steam rooms, saunas, hot baths and pools for a few weeks
- Sleep with your knees and upper body slightly bent
- Avoid coughing, sneezing and even laughing too hard
- Avoid ample body movements
To avoid risks and complications that could occur during the recovery period make sure to follow Dr Hunt’s indications.
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Tummy Tuck Cost Sydney - How much does a tummy tuck cost Australia NSW? Prices & Fees
The cost of a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty surgery in Sydney, Australia varies for each patient depending on the results you want and the time required in theatre. Your tummy surgery total cost will include surgeon’s fee, anaesthetist fee, hospital fees and surgical aftercare & support.
The type of tummy tuck that’s performed and how much excess skin and fat need to be removed will play a role in the total cost of this surgery. For example, not all patients need to repair their abdominal muscles during surgery and not all patients require a full, traditional tummy tuck. Since a general anaesthetic is required for the majority of tummy tuck surgeries, the cost of an anaesthetist will need to be factored in.
In some cases, some of the costs associated with a tummy tuck are covered by Medicare & your health insurance. This is mostly the case for those who have lost a significant amount of weight and have excess skin that could cause health concerns and impact their quality of life. The best way to determine your tummy tuck cost is to schedule a consultation with Dr Hunt.
You can also learn more about possible Medicare coverage, a tummy tuck Payment Plan, or the costs for tummy tuck surgery on our Surgical Costs page.
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With over 20 years of experience as a facial plastic surgeon, Dr Jeremy Hunt has built a reputation in Sydney for his ability to accentuate a person’s beauty using the most innovative surgical techniques.
Dr Hunt prides himself on the level of care which he offers every patient and that begins from the day of first consultation.
At your patient consultation, Dr Hunt will perform a comprehensive assessment, review your medical history, discuss any concerns & risks and provide you with an accurate cost for your tummy procedure as part of the informed consent process. You will also see Before and After Images of past patients.
Join the thousands of happy past patients today by booking a consultation with Dr Hunt at your earliest convenience.
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Disclaimer – Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional.
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About Dr Jeremy Hunt
Dr Hunt has worked with thousands of patients across his 20-year career. He is widely regarded as a top plastic surgeon in Australia. This is reflected in his role as Spokesperson for the ASPS – Australian Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr Hunt is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and Supervisor of Plastic Surgery Training at Sydney Children’s Hospital.
