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.
With changes to diet and a new found love of running, this 46-year-old woman lost 30kgs. Following this significant weight loss, she was concerned about the excess skin and tissue on her abdomen and how this was interfering with her daily activities. After an in-depth consultation, Dr Avery recommended a “fleur de lis” abdominoplasty, which would address the lower abdomen area and contour her sides as well. During surgery over 500mls of fat was removed from the sides and lower abdomen using liposuction. A further 2.1kg of skin and tissue was removed surgically and during the abdominoplasty and muscle separation of over 4cm was corrected.
Regular post-operative visits with the Avery team included Healite LED treatments to assist with wound recovery and scar outcome. The final scar maturation usually occurs 12-18 months following surgery. These clinical before and after photographs were taken 5 months following surgery.
For patients who have had significant weight loss and experience symptoms such as skin irritation and interference with activity, Medicare allocates the item number 30177. This in turn means that health insurers will contribute to the cost of the surgery should the level of cover be sufficient. This is great news for people who have worked hard on their weight loss and who are left with excess skin that no amount of diet or exercise will remove.
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.
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.