There will be pain during recovery but it will be manageable with medication. Some swelling will also be present which will resolve over the following weeks.

You can walk on the day of surgery but should limit your movements and take time off work for about a week. It is important to avoid strenuous activities for at least three weeks, and a post-operative compression garment must be worn.

The fat cells removed during the procedure are gone for good. If you re-gain weight, the fat will not be distributed to the liposuctioned zones; however, remaining fat cells may expand, so a healthy lifestyle should be maintained for the best results.

The incisions made during liposuction are inconspicuous and should be difficult to see once they fade.

As with all surgical procedures, risks such as post-operative bleeding, allergic reactions, infection, deep vein thrombosis, and hematoma may be present. Reassessment of contour is done at 6 months to see if any revision surgery is required.

There is no specific age requirement; however, your health status will determine your suitability for the procedure. It is preferable that you are in the normal to slightly overweight BMI range as liposuction is not a form of weight loss.

The information on the website is for general guidance only and cannot be used as a basis to make a surgical decision. An initial consultation with the surgeon is required to help patients make an informed decision before proceeding with any surgical procedure.

The procedure is often combined with liposuction to remove excess fat, but also includes the excision of loose skin.

If you have a small roll of fat or skin beneath the belly button, particularly left after significant weight loss, this may be appropriate for you. An individual assessment is required to determine your situation and the best path forward, which will provide a definitive answer.

There is some variance in these two procedures and how elastic your skin is and the level of excess fat play a part. The male mini-tummy tuck is more suited to those in need of a removal of small amounts of excess skin. The choice of which procedure is more effective essentially comes down to your specific situation.

This procedure will only require one day with a few weeks off work, though the healing process will vary with each patient and is also dependent on the size of the procedure.

Scars left by mini-tummy tuck surgery will vary but there will be a level of visible scarring.

The information on the website is for general guidance only and cannot be used as a basis to make a surgical decision. An initial consultation with our surgeon is required to help patients make an informed decision before proceeding with any surgical procedure.

The tummy tuck is usually combined with liposuction; however, it also addresses loose skin and abdominal muscle strength.

The procedure is best suited for those with normal health and nutrition levels.

You will have surgical dressings on the wound, which once removed along with the drains, will be replaced with compression garments that you will need to wear for three months. The critical healing period takes place within the first three weeks, during which you will need to restrict your activities and take some time off work.

The final scar will run from hip to hip. While visible, these scars will lessen after several months. Scar positioning is one of the topics that will be discussed during your initial consultation.

As this is classed as a major surgical procedure, there will always be an element of risk. Standard surgical risks include postoperative bleeding, allergic reactions, haematoma, infection, and deep vein thrombosis.

There are also some risks that are specific to a tummy tuck, all of which will be discussed in detail during your consultation.

The information on the website is for general guidance only and cannot be used as a basis to make a surgical decision, an initial consultation with our surgeon is required to help patients make an informed decision before proceeding with any surgical procedure

Once the local anaesthesia wears off, you may have some pain, which should be manageable with pain medication. You will also have some swelling, which should resolve over six weeks.

You can begin walking on the day of surgery, but you will be tired.

You should limit your movements around the house, and take time off work for 2-3 days. Avoid strenuous activities for at least three weeks after surgery and expect to be able to return to full normal activities in three months.

A post-operative compression garment must be worn for three months. This helps to define and maintain your new body contour.

Liposuction permanently removes fat cells in the area being treated, so the fat storage capacity in the liposuctioned zones is significantly reduced. In the event of weight gain, the fat will not be distributed to the liposuctioned zones in the same way it did before.

Having said that, if you do gain weight after liposuction, those fat cells remaining may expand, giving an unwanted effect. So it is best to avoid weight gain following the procedure.

Most surgery will leave scars, but the incisions made during liposuction are very small and are made as inconspicuous as possible. With careful management, the scars should be difficult to see once they fade.

As with all surgical procedures, there will always be risks such as post-operative bleeding, allergic reactions, infection, deep vein thrombosis, and haematoma.

The results of liposuction are always considered to be semi-permanent. You can still gain weight after liposuction, but this will create a larger version of your new body shape. You will look slimmer and more contoured, and the cells removed by the liposuction procedure will not grow back.

The most common areas for liposuction are the abdomen, breasts, hips, thighs, knees, arms, buttocks, cheeks, and neck.

It is crucial that your liposuction decision is not made based on cost. The cheapest procedure can put you at significant risk if shortcuts are taken. It is important that your surgeon has specialised training in liposuction techniques and preferably a large amount of experience with a high success rate.

I experience excessive sweating, can liposuction help?

It can. Liposuction is often used as a long-lasting method to reduce sweating under the arms.

While there is no specific age requirement, patients will be assessed to ensure their health status is suitable for the procedure. It is best for patients to sit in the normal to slightly overweight BMI range as this is not a solution for losing excessive amounts of weight.

The liposuction procedure should only be used as a way to contour the body, targeting stubborn areas of fat.

Any surgery will leave a level of scarring, however a significant effort is made to ensure they are as inconspicuous as possible.

It is quite common for women who have given birth into their 40s and 50s to undergo a range of cosmetic surgeries and experience excellent results. The typical age for a post-pregnancy patient is a woman in her mid to late 30s.

If you have recently given birth and are considering one of the procedures included in the mummy makeover, you should schedule a consultation to assess your situation and find the best options to achieve your cosmetic goals. Your review will determine which of the options in the mummy makeover are best suited to help to increase your confidence, looks, and happiness.

All surgical procedures are accompanied with risks such as post-operative bleeding, allergic reactions, infection, and in mild cases, deep vein thrombosis, and haemotoma. To understand the risks associated with the exact procedures relevant to your mummy makeover, book a consultation with our team who will give you all the relevant information.

A tummy tuck is usually combined with liposuction to assist in removing particularly stubborn fat. However, liposuction alone is not well suited to addressing loose skin or abdominal muscle strength.

The procedure is advised when you are close to your ideal weight, and your health and nutrition is normal. While it is not a procedure designed to correct weight problems, sometimes it is done early to assist in weight loss and regaining fitness.

The first step when you are considering a tummy tuck is a consultation with Dr. Arianayagam. You should frankly discuss your goals and expectations at this meeting and be prepared to answer a variety of questions about your current health, medications, allergies, and any past medical treatments.

Abdominoplasty requires a thorough examination of the muscles, fat, and skin of your abdomen and how it relates to your overall size and body shape. After examination, Dr. Arianayagam will discuss the options available and his recommendations to provide the best and most natural-looking outcomes.

You are encouraged to ask questions. It is crucial that you understand the procedure, potential complications, and the results you can expect to achieve.

Immediately following surgery, you will have surgical dressings on the wound. Once drains are removed, you will need to wear compression garments for three months.

The critical healing period is the first three weeks. Over this period, you will be asked to restrict your activities significantly. Dr. Arianayagam recommends time off work during this critical recovery period, and you will need help from your family.

With a full abdominoplasty, the cut and final scar will go from hip to hip, most commonly just over the pubic area. There is also a scar around the belly button. These scars will be visible, although less so after several months and are covered by a bikini.

Make sure you discuss the positioning of the scar during initial consultations with Dr. Arianayagam.

As with all surgical procedures, there will always be risks such as post-operative bleeding, allergic reactions, infection, deep vein thrombosis, and haematoma.

There are also some risks and complications that are specific to a tummy tuck.

Asymmetry of the abdominal region

After a tummy tuck, it is possible to have unevenness in the abdominal region or an unaligned belly button. It is essential to make sure you have fully healed, 6 to 8 months after surgery, before making this judgment. Usually, abdominal asymmetry and umbilicus (belly button) malposition can be corrected with revision surgery.

Altered abdominal sensation

Most people having a tummy tuck will regain most abdominal sensation.

“Dog Ears”

A dog-ear refers to skin protuberance that can form at the end of an incision, including those along the hips after a tummy tuck. Small dog-ears may be managed with massage and steroid injections. A persistent dog-ear may warrant minor scar revision.

Mini Abdominoplasty

When there is excess fat in the abdominal wall but the muscles are in the right place, a good result is achieved with Liposuction/Lipectomy to lower muscle tightening without having the full operation.

If your stretch marks appear in the area of skin that is being removed, then they will be as well. If not completely eliminated in this area, they will be minimised. If however, your stretch marks sit above the navel, they will not be impacted by a mini tummy tuck.

Some stretch marks will be removed and some may be hidden in the lower part of the abdomen, making them less noticeable.

The duration varies from patient to patient as every situation is unique. For this reason, we do not post exact time estimates; however, you will be given this information during your consultation.

In most cases, you are able to resume some activities 3 weeks after the procedure; however, some recovery time will be required. Our staff will provide guidelines to assist in your recovery.

As with most cosmetic procedures, the exact cost can only be determined after your consultation once we have a clear idea of what will be required for your situation. The complexity of the procedure and amount of skin or fat to be removed will influence the cost.

The information on the website is for general guidance only and cannot be used as a basis to make a surgical decision, an initial consultation with our surgeon is required to help patients make an informed decision before proceeding with any surgical procedure.