Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty
A large part of Dr Peters’ practice is body contouring surgery. By removing excess skin and fat and tightening adjacent muscle and skin layers of the abdomen, functional and aesthetic concerns are able to be corrected.
Loose skin is one of the effects of losing a significant amount of weight. A tummy tuck or belt lipectomy will remove this excess skin and address issues commonly associated with loose skin, such as the development of rashes.
An abdominoplasty procedure not only improves the appearance of the abdomen but can reduce lower back pain and stress incontinence too.
During pregnancy, it’s not uncommon for the walls of the abdomen to weaken and separate, a concern that can be managed with a tummy tuck & muscle repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
For an abdominoplasty, a long incision is usually made from hip to hip and just above the pubic region. For a belt lipectomy, the incisions are extended further.
The choice of incision, placement, and length depend on your requirements and the extent of tissue for removal. During your consultation Dr Peters will consider these factors to suggest the best approach for you.
For some women, pregnancy can cause separation of the left and right sides of the rectus abdominus, the ‘six pack’ muscle, due to the growth of the baby in the uterus.
These muscles can be repaired during an abdominoplasty or belt lipectomy procedure which can improve contour of the region as well as restore core strength and pelvic floor integrity.
This is dependent on the amount and distribution of the skin and tissue excess that needs to be addressed. Procedures can be performed together to address more than one region at once.
The best way to determine what suits your desired outcome is to book in for a consultation to discuss your expectations with Dr Peters. He will undertake a thorough assessment and examination to suggest a plan tailored to you.
Yes, Dr Peters does perform mini-abdominoplasty procedures. A mini abdominoplasty may be suitable if the tissue excess is mostly below the navel.
For abdominoplasty and belt lipectomy procedures, another incision is made that includes the navel (belly button) and is repositioned once the excess tissue is removed. The navel is not moved in mini abdominoplasty procedures.
Dr Peters does not currently offer liposuction as a STAND-ALONE procedure. However, liposuction may be a technique that is used in conjunction with other techniques in more complex procedures.
Breast
Surgery
Dr Peters offers a wide range of breast surgery procedures including breast reduction, augmentation, revision, lift, reconstruction as well as male breast surgery (for gynaecomastia).
Body Contour Surgery
Dr Peters offers a wide range of body contour procedures including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), belt lipectomy, brachioplasty and thigh and body lift surgery.
Facial
Surgery
Dr Peters offers a wide range of facial procedures including facelift, necklift, browlift, upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid reduction) and otoplasty (for prominent ears) surgery.
Skin
Cancer
Plastic and reconstructive surgery for the removal of skin cancers.