Category: Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty After Children

In a previous blog I covered the surgical options for breast surgery after children. In this second blog in the series, I will discuss the abdomen. This is classically addressed with an abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a “tummy tuck”.

The expansion of the mother’s abdominal wall by the growing baby affects all the layers, including the muscle, fat and skin. In pregnancy, many of the female hormones such as oestrogen and relaxin are at extreme levels to prepare the mother for childbirth....Read More

Posted on August 7, 2024 By Lucy Colak in , ,

What to expect from Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery) recovery

Some people who have tried countless diets and exercises to address the extra skin and fat from the stomach and have been unsuccessful, may want to consider Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery). Abdominoplasty can be performed to contour the waistline and remove unwanted skin. While most patients find the results to be worth it, you should be aware that abdominoplasty surgery requires an extensive recovery time. Dr. Perkins believes all of his patients should have accurate expectations of what to expect from...Read More

Posted on August 1, 2024 By Lucy Colak in , ,

Improve the Shape of Your Body with Abdominal Liposuction

If you constantly cover up at the pool, dress in dark clothing, and conceal your stomach under layers of clothing, belly fat may be affecting your confidence. Whether you have “baby weight” leftover from pregnancy or you’ve always been round across the middle, extra fat in the abdominal area can negatively affect your well-being and appearance. If you’ve tried diet and exercise, but you’ve seen no results, perhaps you should think about professional assistance with weight loss. Consider reshaping...Read More

Posted on August 9, 2014 By Lucy Colak in , , , ,

Mini vs. Traditional vs. Extended Tummy Tuck

At the practice of cosmetic surgeon Darrell Perkins, F.R.A.C.S., patients can expect that their procedures will be customized down to the finest detail and that their needs and goals will be taken into full account at every stage of their treatment. Among those procedures that can be most precisely personalised to each unique patient is abdominoplasty, popularly known as “tummy tuck” surgery. Tummy tuck is one of the most effective and transformative of all body contouring procedures; when performed by...Read More

Posted on September 6, 2013 By Lucy Colak in ,

Popular Mummy Makeover Procedures

Pregnancy can bring about many changes to your lifestyle as well as your looks. Many women have body contouring issues after giving birth, which is why there is mummy makeover surgery. With a mummy makeover, your appearance can be effectively restored and renewed. When you come to our Sydney plastic surgery practice, we’ll be able to go over all of your options for a mummy makeover in detail. Some of the most popular ones include:

Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty)

One of the most common...Read More

Tummy Tuck Options

If you have lost a lot of weight, you may have noticed just how much sagging and drooping occurs in the lower abdominal area. This is because of the nature of skin after you have gained and lost a lot of weight. Skin will stretch out to accommodate weight gain, but it will only shrink back a certain amount. This leads to that sagging skin as well as stretch marks and so forth.

When you speak with a Sydney plastic surgeon, he or she will be able to determine the best way to enhance your overall...Read More

Posted on August 31, 2011 By Lucy Colak in , ,