Obtaining a flatter tummy is the dream of many men and women and a tummy tuck can help you take steps to achieve this.

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is the surgical correction of a large abdomen, usually by the removal of a large excess of fat and skin and often also tightening up the underlying muscles.

There are many reasons why patients choose to have a tummy tuck. After having children, many women don’t feel confident with the appearance of their abdomen. Aging and weight loss also have a substantial impact on the look of your stomach. The most common concerns of patients requesting a tummy tuck are:

• Feelings of self-consciousness, embarrassment or shyness about their abdominal appearance
• Inability to exercise, play sport of lose weight as a result of abdominal size
• Difficulty in buying clothing due to imbalance in body proportions
• Rashes below the abdomen
• Back discomfort or pain

Men and women can both benefit from this procedure. The best candidates for a tummy tuck are patients who are in good shape, but with loose abdominal skin. If there is a large fat accumulation on the abdominal wall, liposculpture may be required as a primary procedure before the tummy tuck to remove the fatty layer.

Dr. Tew will tighten the vertical muscles in your stomach by pulling them close together and stitching them into position. The most common technique used involves an incision made across the lower abdomen, extending to the hip on each side. Extra skin and fat is also removed. Dr. Tew performs Abdominoplasty under general anaesthetic.

It is important to realise that a tummy tuck is not a replacement for weight loss. Tummy tuck surgery results are long lasting; however, they may not be permanent, as your lifestyle choices may greatly affect results.

To request a Tummy Tuck consultation with Dr. Tew, please call (02) 9411 2266 or click here to email us.