Abdominoplasty Before and After - Journey 12 | Avery Reconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure that aims to reduce excess loose skin, primarily from the lower part of the abdomen or stomach, as well as tightening the remaining skin.

These photographs depict pre and 5-month post-operative photos of a 50-year-old who chose to have an abdominoplasty. She had recently lost 13kg, which given her small frame corresponded to a change in over 5 BMI points.

BMI or Body Mass Index is one way of considering where someone might sit on a healthy weight range scale, taking into account their height. A change of 5 BMI points may be enough to contribute to lose abdominal skin.

In smaller framed individuals if there is underlying separation of the abdominal muscles this will also contribute to a rounded appearance of the abdominal profile.

The patient’s goals for surgery, in addition to addressing symptoms associated with skin excess, were to simply feel comfortable wearing clothing of her choice. Therefore, 930g of skin and fat was removed from the lower abdomen, essentially from between the belly button down to where a C-section scar would be. An additional 150mL of fat was removed by liposuction to help shape the final result. During the abdominoplasty 3cm of rectus divarication (separated muscles) was also repaired.

Patients considering any form of surgery will need to come in for a consultation with Dr Avery to discuss your expectations, along with the surgical options for how these can be achieved. During your consultation with the Avery team, we will ensure that the surgery you are considering is the appropriate choice for you.

At Avery, we welcome the opportunity to have an open conversation with you to understand the changes you are looking for with surgery. Our patients’ stories matter a great deal to us.

Wherever you are on your personal journey, we would like to assist you. Your reasons for having surgery and your expectations from surgery are important conversations to have before undergoing surgery. Dr Avery will also assess your health and medical history to ensure any surgical procedure you are considering is a safe and appropriate choice for you.

You can also see more of before and after images, here. Dr Avery has extensive experience performing surgery and as we take our patients’ privacy very seriously, we do not display our full gallery online. All patients with photographs in the gallery have provided written consent.

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These photos are of a real patient who has given their consent for their photos to be shown and depict surgeries performed by Dr. Gary Avery (MED0001633092) a registered medical practitioner, with specialist registration in Surgery – Plastic Surgery .

Please note that individual results will vary depending on the individual, their genetics and lifestyle factors, and all surgeries have associated risks. Before proceeding with any surgery, it is advisable to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified medical practitioner such as a Plastic Surgeon.

Plastic Surgeon is a regulated term that can only be used by surgeons who have completed specialty training within plastic surgery and are Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). The specialty training undertaken by Plastic Surgeons includes the surgical skills required for excellence in aesthetic surgery.