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. A breast lift (or mastopexy) is when excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to raise the breasts.
After undertaking bariatric surgery and a successful weight loss of over 60kg, this 49-year-old consulted with Dr Avery about the options for excess skin removal or body contouring surgery.
Body contouring surgery also referred to as surgery following significant weight loss, involves a number of potential surgeries to different parts of the body with the aim of removing excess skin and tissue as a result of significant weight loss.
Combined abdominoplasty surgery and breast lift surgery was completed. Over 1.3kg of tissue was removed from this patient’s abdomen and this was in addition to the nearly 800mls of fat removed via liposuction. Due to the skin laxity, Dr Avery extended the excision of this abdominoplasty around the flank/hip area to provide a more sculpted result. This is often referred to as an extended abdominoplasty.
Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) aims to restore or create fuller and firmer breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping the remaining breast tissue to allow the breasts to sit above the inframammary fold. Dr Avery was able to reposition the breasts higher on the chest wall and also lift the nipples 8cms to a more favourable position in relation to the lifted breast.
Combining these surgeries allows one recovery, and return to work and family duties sooner than if they were completed at two different times. Recovery from this combined surgery is estimated at 6 weeks, with the Avery team supporting you every step of the way.
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.