Tummy Tuck in Manchester
The abdominoplasty is often performed on patients who want to get rid of stubborn fat, remove the excess loose skin following childbirth or are losing weight too fast.
Various types of abdominoplasty procedures are available in our Manchester clinic, including a mini tummy tuck, reverse tummy tuck, which can all be combined with liposuction. The specific abdominoplasty procedure could also involve a body lift, repositioning the navel and tightening the patient’s abdominal muscles. Gary Ross is one of the most experienced abdominoplasty surgeons in Manchester, with over 20 years of experience.
Nights In Hospital
In some tummy tuck cases, you may be out the same day (it's more common for some cases to need an overnight stay).
RECOVERY
Expect recovery to be 2-3 weeks; we would recommend taking his period off from work and relaxing.
FULL RESULTS
To see your full tummy tuck results, this will be around 6 weeks+ for swelling and bruising to fade.
Gary Ross MBChB, MD, FRCS, (Plast) For Your Tummy Tuck in Manchester
Gary Ross is a full member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Association of Breast Surgeons (ABS), and the British Association of Head and Neck Oncologists (BAHNO) and is a fully accredited plastic surgeon on the General Medical Council’s specialist register for plastic surgery.
This reputation that Mr Ross has achieved over the last 20 years has brought patients from all over the UK to his Manchester practice and has transformed thousands of people’s lives.
Abdominoplasty Surgical Process
Abdominoplasty surgery in Manchester often takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours, depending on the case.
An incision is made just above the pubic region and can often extend from hip bone to hip bone. The fascia or lining above the stomach muscles, is tightened, providing a much firmer abdomen without direct damage to the muscles. The skin is then stretched down and the excess removed. This provides an improved abdominal contour.
It is common that the belly button is relocated. If there is not a lot of excess skin in the lower abdomen, it may be necessary for your abdominoplasty surgeon to place a small vertical incision in the lower tummy. For patients with minimal excess in the lower tummy, one may need to divide the belly button and reposition it internally and/or remove excess skin via the lower incision.
Where excess exists in the upper abdomen, a vertical scar may be required to remove this excess in combination with the lower incision, called a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. .
Tummy Tuck Case Studies
For more case studies, head over to our abdominoplasty case studies page.
Following an Abdominoplasty in Manchester
You will return to the ward within an hour following an abdominal surgery in Manchester and encouraged to mobilise. Eating and drinking as soon as the anasthesia subsides. Expect some abdominal swelling after the tummy tuck surgery. You will be able to go home the next day and should keep the incision areas dry for the next week.
Arrange for a friend or family member to collect you after the surgery and have some support at home for the next week.
Gary Ross will assess the tummy tuck in the Manchester clinic to make sure the recovery is going well after a week.
A support garment will be worn for around 4 to 6 weeks and it’s essential that you rest and avoid any strenuous activities. Light exercises after a week are permitted, and normal exercise after Mr Ross’ approval.
You should also begin massaging the scar area once it’s healed; this will improve the circulation and help the scar fade more naturally.
What To Expect During Your Abdominoplasty Consultation in Manchester
The success of the abdominoplasty consultation in Manchester depends on your openness and honesty in relation to your health and expectations of surgery. Whether over video call or in person, you will be asked questions about your diet, lifestyle, and transformation desires. Different surgeries can be tailored to your needs and the potential outcomes, such as a combination of other abdominal procedures and techniques.
A consultation with Gary Ross, a skilled abdominoplasty surgeon in Manchester, to inform you regarding the risks and limitations of each surgery will help you choose a procedure that will meet your expectations.
Often, abdominoplasty and tummy tuck surgeries are confused as being two different procedures, however, tummy tuck is actually another term used for abdominoplasty. The two terms are used interchangeably by abdominoplasty surgeons, but both mean the same procedure.Fleur de lis abdominoplasty and mini tummy tucks are slightly different procedures and can be discussed at your consultation. We also have dedicated information about these body procedures.
A full tummy tuck is a surgery that rejuvenates the entire abdominal area, helping to improve the overall contour of the abdomen. This differs from mini tummy tuck
While full abdominoplasty surgery focuses on removing excess skin or fat from the entire abdomen, a reverse tummy tuck is solely focused on removing excess skin and fat from the upper abdomen. The incision is made in the lower breast fold and also sometimes in the lower sternum, so the scars are barely visible, even in bikinis. With this procedure, it is also possible to reconnect the rectal muscle while removing the fat and excess skin. As with the other types of abdominoplasty, your tummy tuck surgeon in Manchester will be able to advise on whether a reverse tummy tuck is right for you.
