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Interested in Abdominoplasty on the Gold Coast? Explore Abdominoplasty Surgery with Dr Hertess

Have you finished having children, lost a significant amount of weight, or simply struggle to shift that stubborn tummy fat? You may already have a keen interest in abdominoplasty surgery, and are wondering if this procedure is right for you.

At our Gold Coast plastic surgery clinic, Dr Hertess performs skillful abdominoplasty procedures, helping to improve the contour of your tummy, reduce excess skin, and create a flatter and more contoured stomach.

While results are only physical, they can have a tremendous impact on your confidence, self-esteem, and sense of empowerment.

We invite you to learn more about abdominoplasty surgery below, and reach out to us if you have a question or would like to book an appointment with Dr Hertess.

Abdominoplasty surgery aims to:

Tighten the abdominal muscles
Remove loose skin
Eliminate excess fat
Firm and tone the stomach

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 normal body weight but have a stubborn ‘pouch’ of 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.

Who is abdominoplasty surgery for?

There are many reasons why a woman may be interested in abdominoplasty surgery. Lower abdominal apron or overhang of skin and fat are targeted during this procedure, helping to restore a flatter and more taut stomach.

Candidates may include women who:

Have had children and have loose, sagging skin or separated ab muscles
Have lost significant weight and have excess skin
Desire a more feminine body shape including a more defined waistline

Abdominoplasty can be performed in conjunction with other procedures as part of a ‘mummy makeover’ experience, such as thighplasty to reduce thigh fat and loose skin.

Abdominoplasty surgery is not a substitute for weight loss and it cannot correct stretch marks. However, some stretch marks may be removed during surgery as part of the skin excision process.

If you’d like to learn more about related procedures, we invite you to explore all our body surgery procedures here.

Risk of tummy tuck

All plastic surgery, including abdominoplasty, carries risk.

It is important to understand that plastic surgery is designed to change the shape, contour, and look of your body, however no plastic surgeon, no matter their skill, experience, or knowledge, can ever guarantee results.

Results are subjective and based on your unique circumstances as well as your appearance before surgery.

An abdominoplasty is a significant surgery and as such, we value patient education tremendously.

We want to ensure that prospective patients understand their requirements leading up to surgery as well as during their recovery period. Adequate rest is required to allow your body time to heal and to reduce the risk of complications following surgery.

We invite you to contact us today to learn more about abdominoplasty or mini abdominoplasty on the Gold Coast with Dr Isolde Hertess.