You know that feeling when no matter how healthy you eat or how many workouts you squeeze in, the lower tummy just does not change. For some, it is stretched skin after pregnancy. For others, it is weight loss that leaves behind skin that will not bounce back. Sit-ups will not fix it. Creams will not either. That is usually when people start thinking seriously about a tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes extra skin and tightens the muscles underneath. It is not a weight loss operation. Instead, it is about reshaping and restoring the abdominal area so it feels firmer and looks smoother. For many, it means finally feeling comfortable in clothes again, especially around the waistline. Some patients also choose to combine their tummy tuck with liposuction or a breast uplift as part of a mummy makeover to achieve an overall rejuvenated contour.
There are different approaches depending on what is needed. Some focus on the lower tummy only. Others involve tightening stretched abdominal muscles as well. Your surgeon will plan it around your body, not a one-size-fits-all idea. During your initial consultation, you’ll have the chance to discuss your goals and explore which approach best suits your body shape and expectations.
Recovery is a steady process. The first couple of weeks bring swelling and tightness, and you will need to take it easy. Walking feels odd at first, but mobility improves as healing continues. By a few months in, the new shape starts to settle in properly. The hospital’s dedicated aftercare programme ensures you are supported through each stage of recovery, with clear guidance and ongoing monitoring from your surgical team.
Choosing London Private Hospital for a tummy tuck in London means experienced GMC-registered surgeons, clear planning, and private aftercare that supports you the whole way through. The hospital also offers other body contouring options such as thigh lift surgery and arm lift surgery, for those looking to refine multiple areas after weight loss or pregnancy.
It is a personal decision, but for many, it is a genuinely life-enhancing one.
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