London is the capital of England, it is one of the world’s top tourist destinations, it attracts many tourists from all over the world who come to visit it daily.
London has four world heritage sites as well as many emblematic monuments symbolizing the city or the United Kingdom throughout the world : the Palace of Westminster, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace but also many institutions such as the British Museum or the National Gallery.
However, people do not only visit it for tourism, but also to undergo their plastic surgery.
Many aesthetic interventions are performed in London : breast augmentation, liposuction, hair transplant, rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty London…
Abdominoplasty London : definition
Abdominoplasty which is also known as tummy tuck is the cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the abdomen that consists of removing excess skin from the abdomen with, if necessary, the re-tensioning of the abdominal muscle (correction of diastasis).
It is important to note that the objective of this operation is not to lose weight but to reshape the abdomen, it is an abdominal lift that is ideally indicated after a well-conducted diet.
The procedure is suitable for both men and women.
The price abdominoplasty London
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When can one consult for a tummy tuck London ?
-At what age can I have an abdominoplasty ?
Abdominoplasty is an operation for patients who have reached the age of majority and have completed their growth.
-Who is it intended for ?
Any adult wishing to lift his or her abdomen following sagging skin or significant weight loss, or any adult suffering from a hernia or diastasis of the abdominal muscle.
The diastasis can occur after a pregnancy but also due to a constitutional damage of the rectus muscles.
In all cases, before the operation, the patient should not be overweight (and should ideally have a stable weight).
The consultation with the surgeon will determine if the patient can undergo this operation and this according to his/her state of health.
What is the principle of the surgery ?
Abdominoplasty in London consists of removing a large portion of skin located between the navel and the pubis.
The skin above the navel is then “re-draped” downwards to reconstruct an abdominal wall with a good quality skin.
During this surgery, excess fat can be removed through liposuction and distended muscles can be tightened.
The surgeon makes two incisions :
-An incision at the level of the pubic hair implantation (suprapubic transverse scar). This incision is more or less long depending on the size and location of the skin which is removed.
-An incision around the umbilicus (circular peri-umbilical scar).
At the end of the operation, a shaping bandage is made with the placement of a support sheath.
Abdominoplasty London : What does postoperative care consist of ?
The wounds are cleaned and disinfected.
As a rule, the drainage system (presence of two redons) is removed according to the surgeon’s instructions.
Your surgeon will prescribe you painkillers to alleviate the pain.
After your tummy tuck London :
A support girdle is to be worn day and night for 4 weeks (according to the surgeon’s recommendations).
Showers are forbidden until the bandage is removed.
You should avoid carrying heavy loads (including children) and sudden movements (especially housework).
You can resume sports from the 8th week following your abdominoplasty London.
Do not take any medication containing aspirin.
Avoid sun exposure directly on the scars.
A rest of two weeks is to be expected.
