This is a common operation usually
performed to remove an apron of skin, hence the term “apronectomy”.
More commonly, it is known as a Tummy Tuck.
Before
the Procedure
It is essential that you get sound professional advice
before you go ahead with a tummy tuck procedure. At Mills
& Mills Medical Group we believe that all advice should
be free. That’s why we offer a free
private consultation with our surgeons without any
obligation.
We also offer a meeting with one of our friendly patient
co-ordinators who are on hand to give you information
on other aspects of your procedure, such as for example,
the cost of the procedure, availability in our hospital,
as well as different ways of paying for your procedure
such as through a cosmetic surgery loan. Our co-ordinators
are not there to give clinical advice, only our surgeon
can do that, but they are there as a continual support
throughout your care with Mills & Mills.
Before you attend for your consultation try and write
down all the questions that you would like to ask our
surgeon. You may forget when you are there. It’s
also a good idea to bring someone along with you for support,
of course, if you want to keep the procedure totally confidential,
that’s fine too.
Consultations are easy to arrange and are held throughout
the United
Kingdom and in Marbella.
The Consultation
Your consultation for a tummy tuck will typically last
between half an hour and one hour. At your consultation
our surgeon will take a detailed medical history to help
establish if you are suitable for the procedure. You will
have the opportunity to ask all of your questions directly
to the surgeon. He will also examine you and make his
recommendations. He will explain the benefits of a tummy
tuck and the risks too. Following your consultation with
the surgeon, your patient co-ordinator will be able to
confirm the cost and make all arrangements for you if
you decide to proceed.
Pre-operative screening
Before your procedure it may be necessary to have some
tests carried out. For example, blood tests. Your surgeon
will advise you what tests are required. Your patient
co-ordinator will arrange these for you. It is important
that we know you are fit and well for the procedure.
The Procedure
You will be admitted to our hospital for up to two nights
for a tummy tuck. Occasionally only one night may be required,
again your surgeon will advise you of the likely length
of stay.
The operation is performed under general anaesthetic only,
which means you are asleep throughout the procedure. The
operation typically takes between two and three hours
to complete. A full tummy tuck will remove the excess
skin and any excessive fat deposits. If the client has
good muscle tone and just loose crinkly skin, it may be
possible to perform a more minor procedure called a Modified
Tummy Tuck. You surgeon will tell you if this is the
case. Occasionally, there is more loose fat and this is
removed using liposuction. Removing this excess fat will
give you an optimum result. Once again, your surgeon will
advise you if we need to include liposuction in your treatment
plan.
After the procedure
You should expect some swelling and discomfort following
the procedure. Following your discharge from hospital
you will be taken back home if you live locally, or your
hotel to begin your recovery period. You will have sutures
that may need to be removed if they are not dissolvable.
Your surgeon will advise you about this also. Please remember
to bring one with you. Avoid under-wired bras during this
time.
You will need to take two weeks off work to recover and
avoid exercise or heavy lifting for six weeks at least.
Free Consultation - the next step
The next step is to arrange a free
private consultation with a Mills & Mills Surgeon
at a centre
near you. This is easy to do. Simply call us on the
number provided and we will do the rest. We will be happy
to chat with you on the phone and answer any questions
that you might have. We know how important this procedure
is to you. It is our aim to provide you with a service
second to none.
We look forward to hearing
from you. |
