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. Breast reduction surgery involves a combination of skin and breast tissue removal and reshaping. The surgery aims to reduce the size and weight of large breasts by lifting the breasts off the lower chest and upper abdomen. The objective is to leave the breasts smaller and lighter, sitting higher on the chest and closer to the body.
This 49-year-old Avery patient underwent an abdominoplasty combined with breast reduction surgery following significant weight loss. These photos are before her surgery and 5 months after combined surgery.
After losing over 30kg of weight through lifestyle changes following weight loss surgery (a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) loose skin was particularly problematic with exercise causing skin irritation and discomfort. Her surgery included removal of 900mL of fat via liposuction - this is generally to the upper part of the abdomen, under the skin that will remain after surgery. The skin and underlying fat below the level of the umbilicus or belly button was completely removed, which for this woman weighed almost 3kg. 2cm of muscle separation was also corrected during the surgery.
Breast reduction surgery can be performed at the same time as an abdominoplasty with the advantage of one anaesthetic and one recovery period. This patient’s main concerns were the position of her breasts and the heaviness that continued to remain even after the weight loss.
A breast reduction was performed to address her concerns. The breast skin was tightened by removing excess skin and placing the breast (with the nipple and areola) in a higher position. Over 200grams of breast was removed from the right breast and close to 340grams on the left. Breast reduction surgery results in a scar commonly referred to as an ‘anchor scar’. The scar is located around the outside of the areola, which has been reduced in diameter, as well as extending from the 6’oclock position of the areola down the front of the breast joining a scar in the infra-mammary fold. It is important to note that while there is a scar around the areola, the areola remains attached to the breast with the skin being adjusted around it.
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.