Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

Frequent changes in weight, ageing and life can make the stomach muscles weaken, the skin sag and stretch marks appear. Stomach crunches are great and you should carry on doing them but sometimes no matter how hard you exercise, you can't always achieve the results you want. A male tummy tuck will improve the appearance of your stomach by tightening these muscles and removing the excess skin.

Male tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, is an operation to remove excess fat and skin from around the stomach. The aim is to produce a tighter, flatter stomach.

You will generally be in hospital for one to two days and you will need two to three days of rest following the procedure. This procedure is performed under general anaesthetic.

The days and weeks immediately following your male abdominoplasty are critical to obtaining a good final result so you must follow your surgeon's advice. You will receive pain relief to counter any discomfort that you have after the operation. You will also have to wear an elastic support on the operation site for several weeks. This will help to reduce swelling and improve your comfort. You should be able to return to work two to four weeks after the operation, but vigorous exercise is not recommended for at least six weeks.

Side effects of a successful male abdominoplasty operation may include a feeling of sickness from the general anaesthetic, a swelling of the operation site and scarring that will reduce over time. The consultant will take you through all the risks and benefits associated with this type of procedure and it is important to talk through your expectations with your consultant before the procedure.

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