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.
This 39-year-old woman came to Avery with concerns about excess lower abdominal skin and tissue, which made exercise difficult due to the heat generated by the additional tissue and overlapping skin contributing to irritated skin and rashes. She had lost 20 kg and maintained this loss over time.
The beneficial aspects of her weight loss were offset by the excess skin that persisted and also contributed to limitations and restrictions with clothing choices.
Dr Avery completed an abdominoplasty with 1955g of skin and tissue removed from the lower abdomen, 850mL of fat removed with liposuction to optimise the remaining contour and also repair of supra-umbilical rectus abdominis divarication (muscle separation).
These clinical photos were taken prior to surgery and at 4-months after surgery, with scar maturation expected around 12-18 months. This Avery patient reported activity being easier and the added bonus of clothes shopping also being easier and more enjoyable.
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.