Abdominoplasty

After undergoing Tummy Tuck surgery, also known as Abdominoplasty, an integral part of this recovery process involves the use of compression garments. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about compression garments and their role in the postoperative and recovery journey. What are Compression Garments? Compression garments are specially designed medical garments …

Planning Your Return to Work After Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery Understanding the recovery timeline and setting realistic expectations about heading back to work is key when considering a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedure. In this article, we will take you through the key recovery milestones, effective pain management strategies, essential accommodations and valuable advice on communicating …

Tummy Tuck, also referred to as Abdominoplasty, is a surgery performed to address concerns that relate to the belly following trauma, pregnancy and/or weight loss. The most common concerns are stretch marks (scars caused by skin that has been forced to stretch too much too quickly), excess skin, excess fatty tissue and weakened separated muscles. …

If you are researching Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) surgery, you will likely be wondering how long it will take before you can return to your normal routines. You may specifically be wondering when you can begin exercising again, this article will cover everything you need to know about returning to exercise after having Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) …

The Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is designed to address both functional and aesthetic concerns of the abdominal wall by removing excess, overhanging skin, and its associated fatty tissue and repairing damaged abdominal wall muscles. Like all invasive surgical procedures, a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) does involve needing to take time off from your regular lifestyle for recovery. …

Abdominal wall hernias around the belly button are very common. During surgery, Dr Dona will repair any abdominal wall hernias by closing up the hernia and tightening the muscles around it. The first thing to appreciate is that abdominal wall muscle separation (diastasis recti) is very common especially after pregnancy, but this is not a …

The tummy is one of those areas that are prone to developing stubborn fat that you might find difficult, or even impossible, to lose through diet and exercise alone. Patients may seek to undergo a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and or Liposuction to address loose skin, weak muscles or excess fat that appears resistant to weight …

Quite a common concern that many people have when inquiring about a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) is the scar. Like all surgical procedures involving an incision, there will be a scar where the incision was made. The main incision scar will be hidden below the underwear line with most Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedures. The scar will …

Diastasis Recti is a physical complication that is common among pregnant and postpartum women. Diastasis recti occurs when the abdominal muscles (rectus abdominis) separate after excessive stretching has damaged the connective tissue that forms the midline of the stomach. Diastasis Recti may also be referred to as: Rectus diastasis Rectus divarication Abdominal separation Split abdominal …

One of the most common questions we receive about Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) surgery at our clinic is how much Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Sydney surgery costs. Unlike more standard fee procedures such as Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) surgery pricing depends much more on the patient’s body. Larger Tummy Tucks could take up to five hours, …