Body Contouring removes excess skin and fat and tightens tissue to restore a firmer shape. The right procedure depends on your anatomy and goals, which is what the consultation is for.
Procedure Pages
Each of these procedures has its own page with candidacy, technique, recovery and limitations explained in full.
- Tummy Tuck — Loose skin removed, abdominal muscles tightened, scar below the underwear line. 3–4 day stay.
- Liposuction — Removing stubborn fat for a smoother contour with power-assisted Liposuction. Day-care.
Procedures
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Removes excess, sagging tissue from the abdomen for a flat, fit appearance. The abdominal muscles are tightened and any hernia repaired at the same time; the scar sits below the line of underwear. Often combined with Liposuction or a Breast Lift as a ‘mummy makeover’ after a woman has completed her family. General anaesthesia with a 3–4 day hospital stay; normal activities in about a week and strenuous exercise after 6 weeks.
Liposuction
A day-care procedure under general anaesthesia in which excess fat is removed from specific areas for a smoother contour. Dr Vybhav Deraje uses the MicroAire power-assisted Liposuction system.
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
A day-care procedure under general anaesthesia removing excess skin and tissue from the arms for a slimmer look.
Read More About Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)
A day-care procedure under general anaesthesia removing excess skin and tissue from the thighs for a slimmer look and to recreate the gap between the thighs.
Read More About Thighplasty (Thigh Lift)Watch Dr Vybhav Explain
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hospital stay after a Tummy Tuck?
Abdominoplasty is done under general anaesthesia with a 3–4 day hospital stay. Most people return to normal activities in about a week and strenuous exercise after 6 weeks.
Is Liposuction a day-care procedure?
Yes. Liposuction is done as a day-care procedure under general anaesthesia using the MicroAire power-assisted system.
Where is the scar after Abdominoplasty?
The scar is placed low on the abdomen so that it is hidden under the line of underwear.
Can a Tummy Tuck be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It is often combined with Liposuction, a Breast Lift or other procedures as a ‘mummy makeover’ once a woman has completed her family.
This page is general information written by Dr Vybhav Deraje for patients and families. It does not replace an individual consultation; treatment plans depend on clinical assessment.