Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Gold Coast

Types of tummy tuck procedures

Generally, there are two main types of abdominoplasty procedures. Choosing between each comes down to your unique circumstances as well as your goals, alongside guidance from your plastic surgeon.

Full abdominoplasty Gold Coast

A standard abdominoplasty targets excess skin both above and below the belly button. 

A full abdominoplasty may be recommended if you have laxity of the anterior abdominal wall from rectus muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss.

Two incisions are usually made during a full abdominoplasty – one running from hip bone to hip bone, along the underwear line, and a second around the navel. 

This surgery is often best suited to those who have had children, lost significant weight, or otherwise have poor muscle tone.

Mini abdominoplasty Gold Coast

Unlike a standard abdominoplasty, a mini abdominoplasty (also called partial) focuses only on the lower part of the stomach, below the belly button. 

Partial abdominoplasty is suitable for people at a healthy body weight but have a stubborn fat below their navel that they have difficulty shifting with exercise and good diet alone. 

A partial abdominoplasty is generally simpler than a full abdominoplasty, and usually includes a single incision along the public hair bone.

During your consultation with Dr Hertess, you will discuss your options to determine the procedure best suited to meet your needs.

Abdominoplasty before and after images

See some of our patients before and after their abdominoplasty surgery. Click here to view the full gallery.