Re. Plastic Surgery

Abdominoplasty and Tummy Tuck

Repair muscle separation and remove loose, excess skin from massive weight loss and pregnancy.

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Surgeon’s Fee: $13,000

Is an abdominoplasty right for me?

An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that can help to reshape and contour the abdomen by tightening your core muscles and removing excess skin. This procedure is best for individuals who have loose, sagging skin and minimal excess fat in the abdominal area that cannot be improved with diet and exercise alone.

It’s important to remember tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss solution and will not suit patients who have a large amount of excess fat; a topic we go into greater detail on in our podcast Keeping It Re.al.

With comprehensive, bespoke consultations and expert standards of surgery, we work with patients to to achieve the realistic outcome they’re after.

Scroll through some of our recent abdominoplasty before-and-afters to see the Re. standard.

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A look into the abdominoplasty journey

1 hour

A private consultation with your surgeon

Every procedure starts with a private, no-commitment conversation with either Richard or Kim, the founding surgeons of Re. Plastic Surgery. We want to know your dream body and how we can help you reach that goal.

2-3 months

Your first appointment

Our surgeons’ wait lists are constantly changing but prepare for a 2-3 month wait to have your first consultation. This is a good thing! If a surgeon can see you straight away ask yourself why they aren’t busy operating or in high demand. These consultations last around an hour with your surgeon taking your pre-surgery photos, explaining what’s involved in an operation and understanding your desired outcomes. You’ll also have an in-depth, personal quote with our surgical co-ordinator that is valid for 3 months.

2-3 months

Your surgery date

Once you’ve paid your deposit for your surgery, wait times will fluctuate depending on time of the year and your procedure, but allow for a 2 – 3 month wait time.

1-2 weeks

Prepare for surgery

We know this is an exciting transformation, so we promise to be there every step of the way, from pre-surgery consults, check-ins with your surgeon all the way to post-op laser and LED appointments with our dermal therapist.

1 day

Day of procedure

You will wake up in the recovery bay of the hospital and your tummy will feel swollen but comfortable. You’ll be wearing your post-surgical compression garment to ensure optimal healing and support of your tummy. Most patients will spend one night in hospital.

1-2 weeks

The early days

The first 48-72 hours are mildly uncomfortable but will be well controlled with pain medication. It is okay to shower and get your dressings wet and you can sleep in any position that’s comfortable. During this period, you’ll have your complimentary LED scar management treatment to promote healing.

By week two, you can begin to ease back into light physical activities. Most patients are able to comfortably start driving.

6-8 weeks

Your recovery journey

You would be back to your normal daily routine and enjoying your new shape. Normal post-operative bruising and swelling should be gone, and your scars will begin to fade and diminish. You are able to fully resume normal exercise. At the end of this period you will have your post-operative complimentary laser scar treatment.

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A look into the Tummy Tuck journey

1 hour

A private consultation with your surgeon

Your initial consultation will take about an hour and will be with your surgeon. This gives you and your surgeon the time to discuss what’s involved in a tummy tuck procedure and help you make the right decision for you, based on your body type, your lifestyle and your expectations.

2-3 months

Your first appointment

Our surgeons’ wait lists are constantly changing but prepare for a 2-3 month wait to have your first consultation. This is a good thing! If your surgeon can see you straight away ask yourself why he isn’t busy operating or in high demand. These consultations last around an hour with your surgeon taking your pre-surgery photos, explaining what’s involved in an operation and understanding your desired outcomes. You’ll also have an in-depth, personal quote with our surgical co-ordinator that is valid for 3 months.

2-3 months

Your surgery date

Once you’ve paid your deposit for your surgery, wait times will fluctuate depending on time of the year and your procedure, but allow for 2-3 months wait time.

We know this an exciting transformation so we promise to be there every step of the way, from pre-surgery consults, check ins with your surgeon all the way to post-op laser and LED appointments with our dermal clinician.

1-2 weeks

Book in and prepare for surgery

When you’re ready, we’ll book your procedure. We know this is an exciting transformation, so we promise to be there every step of the way, from pre-surgery consults, check-ins with your surgeon all the way to post-op laser and LED appointments with our dermal therapist.

1 day

Day of procedure

You will wake up in the recovery bay of the hospital and your tummy will feel swollen but comfortable. You’ll be wearing your post-surgical compression garment to ensure optimal healing and support of your tummy. Most patients will stay one or two nights in hospital.

6-8 weeks

The early days

The first 48-72 hours after your tummy tuck operation are mildly uncomfortable but will be well controlled with pain medication. It is ok to shower and get your dressings wet. You can either sleep on your side or with some pillows behind your knees. By week 2 you can begin to ease back into light physical activities. Most women are able to comfortably start driving.

6-8 weeks

Your recovery journey

You would be back to your normal daily routine and enjoying your new shape. Normal post-operative bruising and swelling should be gone, and your scars will begin to fade and diminish. You are able to fully resume normal exercise. At the end of this period you will have your first postoperative complimentary laser or LED scar treatment.

Frequently asked questions

all about abdominoplasty + tummy tucks

Will I need a muscle repair after a tummy tuck?

Almost all abdominoplasties at Re. include muscle repair as a part of the operation. Either due to weight loss or pregnancies, the abdominal wall can stretch and the rectus muscles separate meaning most patients opting for an LBL require muscle repair.

Where do you get scars after a Tummy Tuck?

Your scar will run from hip to hip for a tummy tuck and be sitting as low as possible so as to be hidden by bikinis and underwear. Other surgeons may try and use a shorter scar, but this will generally result in either dog ears or a higher scar.

In our experience, based on feedback from satisfied patients, a long low scar is much better, and more preferable, than a higher short scar.

What happens when you get pregnant or gain weight after a Tummy Tuck?

Your skin will stretch just like it would prior to surgery so having an abdominoplasty should not impact your ability to get pregnant, but of course, there are many other factors at play in having a child. The big unknown with getting pregnant after surgery is how much your skin will shrink back down after your pregnancy, and this will vary from person to person.

It is unlikely that your skin would go back to what it was like prior to your tummy tuck. However, if there was some recurrent laxity, then it could likely be addressed with a revision. The same would apply if you put on weight.

Do you need compression garments after a Tummy Tuck?

Yes. To get the best results and aid recovery, you’ll need to wear garments that support and hold your tummy. At Re. we supply a garment which you’ll need to wear for 6 weeks after your surgery.

Can I get a mini tummy tuck instead?

This is marketing spin!! Beware of anyone promoting a “mini” tummy tuck – the results will often be “mini” too.

It is confusing for the patients because having something “mini” sounds like the best of both worlds. It generally refers to a shorter tummy scar or avoiding a scar around the belly buttons. Except for extremely rare cases, this is not a good option.

It either means a higher scar, lower belly button or bad dog ears which means you need revision surgery, which results in a lower scar. A high scar is never a good idea in tummy tuck surgery.

How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?

Our abdominoplasty surgical fee is $13,000. This includes your follow up appointments, post-operative garment, silicone tape, gel, two scar treatments and a complimentary PT consultation to assist your recovery.

In addition to this there are anaesthetist fees of $2,000 and hospital fees, which they determine. This means we can only quote you for that section after your consult once the hospital has provided their fees.

These costs will be significantly cheaper if you have appropriate private health care.

Plastic Surgery Payment Plans

For patients that are strong candidates for surgery and want flexibility in funding their surgery, financing a breast or body procedure is now an option.

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