Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Dr Samuel Yang is a qualified and highly experienced Specialist Plastic Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon in abdominoplasty procedures (or tummy tuck) in Brisbane.

Abdominoplasty surgery aims to provide a functional benefit by reducing the excess apron of abdominal skin created by weight fluctuation and pregnancy, as well as repairing any separation of the rectus abdominis.

So, if you’ve been considering an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) but not sure where to begin, you’ll find helpful information below.

To discuss your abdominoplasty options and a tailored treatment plan with a caring and qualified Specialist Plastic Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon, enquire today. Our friendly team will provide more information and explain our consultation process.

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What is Abdominoplasty?

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is an operation to remove the excess skin and fat from the abdominal region. In some cases, the separated muscles of the abdominal wall are also repaired and strengthened.

Benefits of Abdominoplasty

For those who have experienced either significant weight loss, or pregnancy. Excessive folds of skin and fat can settle around the abdominal region and often, no matter how much exercise is done, the skin remains.

Functional benefits may include:

  • Reduced rashes and irritations due to skin overhang
  • Alleviates lower back pain
  • Remove excess apron of skin
  • Improvement in the function of day to day activities

Who abdominoplasty can benefit:

  • Individuals who have lost a significant amount of weight and presently at a stable weight. An abdominoplasty will remove overhangs.
  • Women who have had children and don’t plan to expand the family further, an abdominoplasty can tighten the stomach area and treat diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation).
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Abdominoplasty Surgery Options

There are several different Abdominoplasty procedures that Dr Yang can perform, depending on your desired results, age and medical condition.

Wedge Apronectomy

This involves removing just the excess skin and fat in the lower abdomen.

A wedge apronectomy is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, specifically targeting the area known as the “apron” or the hanging skin that often develops after significant weight loss or post pregnancy. This procedure involves creating an incision in the shape of a wedge to excise the surplus tissue, resulting in the lose skin being surgically removed.

Radical Abdominoplasty

Like a “mini-Tummy tuck” (wedge apronectomy), the excess skin and fat is removed, however, a radial abdominoplasty also includes removing the skin and fat all the way up to almost the rib cage. This allows for more excess to be removed, and for the muscles to be reinforced and tightened.

This procedure goes beyond the wedge apronectomy targeting excess skin, fat, and muscle laxity throughout the entire abdomen, involving extensive tissue repositioning. Addressing stretched and separated muscles, surplus skin, and stubborn fat—often stemming from weight changes, pregnancy, genetics, or past surgeries—this advanced intervention not only tightens the abdomen but also strengthens the core to improve pelvic floor weakness.

Fleur De Lis

This is a style of abdominoplasty that involves taking out the wedge of lower tissue in addition to removing a vertical triangle of skin and fat. This is a good option for individuals with excess skin and fat between the belly button and rib cage (epigastric region).

Unlike a wedge apronectomy, which primarily focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, the Fleur De Lis technique addresses significant skin laxity across the entire midsection. In comparison to a radical abdominoplasty, where the emphasis lies in addressing excess skin, fat, and muscle laxity throughout the entire abdomen, the Fleur De Lis method is particularly adept at targeting extensive skin laxity in the vertical dimension. By utilizing a vertical incision, this procedure effectively addresses surplus skin and reshapes the abdomen, offering a specialised solution for individuals with pronounced midsection skin laxity.

Circumferential Body Lift

A circumferential body lift procedure is an extensive surgical procedure designed to address excess skin and tissue around multiple areas of the body simultaneously. This advanced technique targets surplus skin and fat in the abdomen, lower back, hips, and buttocks through strategically placed incisions, suitable for individuals seeking excess skin removal after significant weight loss or skin laxity.

Meet Plastic Surgeon Dr Samuel Yang

With a focus on providing exceptional patient care, Dr Samuel Yang and his team strive to deliver the highest standards of surgical treatment.

Dr Samuel Yang is an experienced Specialist Plastic Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon based in Brisbane, with extensive specialist training both in Queensland and at Oxford University in the UK.

As Fellow of the Royal Australiasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Dr Yang has been practising in both the private and public systems since 2013.

Your Consultation

Here’s what you can expect during your consultation with Dr Samuel Yang:

  • Each consultation is individually tailored.
  • Dr Yang takes the time to understand your reasons for the procedure to inform his assessments and recommendations.
  • Outcomes and expectations based on your individual circumstances will be explained.
  • We encourage you to ask questions and raise any concerns, drawing on Dr Yang’s expertise and experience to make an informed decision.
  • We work with you to create a tailored management plan – this may involve further investigations or non-surgical options.

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