Liposculpture and liposuction are most suitable for the reduction or removal of stubborn areas of fat that have previously proved resistant to normal diet and exercise regimes.

Areas that normally respond well to fat removal surgery are:
Hips
Thighs
Lower abdomen
Lower buttock folds
Male chest area

Under local or general anaesthetic
One night stay in hospital if under general anaesthetic
An average of 1 - 2 hours to perform
Small keyhole incision
A firm support garment must be worn at all times for 4 - 6 weeks
Around 7 days away from work depending on nature of patient's work and volume of fat removed.


The object of the surgery is to produce a well contoured and permanently slimmer profile on the area treated. Results Improved results will take place almost immediately following surgery but will be obscured by the inevitable swelling that takes plae following this type of procedure. Improvements will take place for up to six months following surgery. The incision site will be sutured with a tiny single stitch or closed with a simple Elastoplast dressing. Patients are then dressed in a firm support garment which must be worn at all times for 4 - 6 weeks following surgery, this assists with early reduction of swelling and tissue healing. The operated area is quite tender, bruised and painful for several weeks following surgery.
Patients are encouraged to stay as mobile as possible during the early recovery stage.

This is a brief summary and a more detailed information will be given at consultation.

Please call 0151 728 2536 for more information and advice.

A tummy tuck is performed on men and women who wish to enhance the appearance of their abdomens. The procedure involves the surgical removal of excess abdominal skin and fat. The objective of the tummy tuck is to improve and flatten the abdominal contour, tighten the abdominal muscles.

Under general anaesthetic
2-3 night stay in hospital
Can take an average of 2 hours to perform
Usual for patients to take 2 weeks away from work
Refrain from strenuous exercise for 8 - 12 weeks

Common causes of loose abdominal skin are:
Pregnancy
Weight gain
Weight loss

There is no specific treatment for stretch marks which are left after extreme stretching of the skin. Many stretch marks will be excised during abdominal reduction and those that are left are tightened which may make them look less obvious.

There are variations of the standard abdominoplasty but these will be discussed with you by the surgeon.

Results
This procedure can provide excellent results for both men and women. Self-confidence can often be boosted after surgery. It is important to note that no matter how high the surgical standards, this procedure cannot be performed without the introduction of visible surgical scars on the operated area. Light activities can be resumed from 10 days onwards as overactivity in the early days can reduce healing and increases fluid accumulation. Swelling above the scar is usually present and a corset in the first month is usually helpful.

This is a brief summary and a more detailed information will be given at consultation.

Please call 0151 728 2536 for more information and advice.