tummy tuck before and after uk

Best Tummy tuck cosmetic surgeon UK for 2019

February 20, 2020 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

A tummy tuck, medically referred to as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to make the abdomen flatter and firmer. Excess fat and skin are removed from the abdomen area in order to tighten the muscles and tissues of the abdominal area. Tummy tuck procedures are popular with patients following childbirth and weight loss where they have more excess skin than fat which can only be removed surgically not via liposuction alone.

We have a team of some the best tummy tuck surgeons offering patients a full range of tummy tuck procedures including full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, extended tummy tuck, fleur de lis tummy tuck and brazillian tummy tuck.

William Van Niekerk, MB ChB, MSc, MRCS, FCMI FRCS (Plast), RAF (qs), GMC Number: 4362791

Mr William Van Nierkerk is an aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of medical experience. Mr William Van Nierkerk has pioneered the brazillian tummy tuck technique at The Private Clinic.

The brazillian tummy tuck is a combination of liposuction with a tummy tuck and is best suited for patients with more excess skin than fat. Liposuction is used to remove fat from the flanks and waist as well as the abdomen area to give you an overall more sculpted appearance. As the majority of the fat is removed via liposuction there is less risk of complications that are often associated with a full abdominoplasty and many patients do not require an overnight stay.

Mr William Van Nierkerk is available at our London Harley Street clinic.

Mr Navid Jallali, BSc, MB ChB (Hons), MD FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4404969

Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr Navid Jallali is a fully accredited Plastic Surgeon who can carry out the full range of abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedures. He works with his patients to decide on the most appropriate technique to help them achieve their desired outcome.

Mr Navid Jallali is available at our London Harley Street clinic.

Mr Maisam Fazel, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MSEd, FRCS, GMC Number: 4767420

Mr Maisam Fazel is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgeon who also takes a keen interest in body procedures including tummy tucks. Mr Fazel frequently performs brazillian tummy tuck procedures (lipoabdominoplasty) with liposuction of the flanks to create an aesthetically pleasing profile.

Mr Fazel also specialises in mini tummy tuck procedures which is less invasive than a full tummy tuck and ideal for patients who only have a small amount of abdominal skin to be removed.

Mr Maisam Fazel is available in Buckinghamshire, Northampton, Bristol and Birmingham.

Mr Prashant Govilkar, MBBS, MS MCh, FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4258041

Mr Prashant Govilkar is a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has a special interested in plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tucks in patients following weight loss or post bariatric surgery.

Mr Govilkar is competent in Abdominoplasties of different types including extended abdominoplasty, belt lipectomy and a lower body lifts.

Mr Prashant Govilkar is available at our Buckinghamshire clinic.

Mr Adel Fattah FRCS (Plast.), GMC Number: 4764599

Mr Adel Fattah is a consultant plastic & cosmetic surgeon who is committed to attaining the best results for patients in his care. Mr Fattah specialises in a number of areas of plastic surgery including the body and tummy tuck procedures.

Mr Fattah most commonly performs a full or mini tummy tuck depending on the patient and their desired result.

Mr Adel Fattah is available at our Manchester clinic.

Tummy Tuck before and after photos

Find out more about our tummy tuck procedures on our website, where you can see more tummy tuck before and after photos, read answers to helpful abdominoplasty FAQ’s and watch informative videos about the types of tummy tuck procedures available.

To find out more or book a consulation at any of our clinics please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online tummy tuck contact form to request a callback. Consultations available in London Harley Street, Buckinghamshire, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Northampton.

The Tummy Tuck

October 1, 2018 by Steffanie Griffiths Leave a Comment

Tummy Tuck’s are a phenomenal procedure which can transform the look of your stomach. Excess, sagging skin and fat is removed to leave a firmer and flatter abdomen (stomach) and tighten and repair muscles if required. And when performed by a highly skilled and experienced surgeon, you can achieve truly outstanding results.

Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos UK

Take a look at the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) before and after photo results that have been achieved by some of our expert Tummy Tuck Surgeons:

Mini Tummy Tuck Before and After Pictures UK

As well as the standard tummy tuck, a highly reputable clinic should offer a spectrum of tummy tuck procedures, including the mini, extended and Brazilian Tummy Tuck. This means that you can be advised the best procedure for your particular needs. And each tummy tuck treatment should be tailored to you for best results.

To provide more detail on the Mini Tummy Tuck, the popular procedure is suited to patients with minimal excess skin between the stomach button and pubic area, rather than the whole stomach area (as is the case with the standard tummy tuck).

Please see some examples of the mini tummy tuck procedure below:

Tummy Tuck Reviews / Testimonials

As well as seeing before and after photos, patient reviews and testimonials can be highly useful to inform what you can expect with a tummy tuck procedure. See below the stories of our Tummy Tuck patients, Barbara, Marie and Stella and see our tummy tuck website for more patient stories and reviews:

Meet Barbara

“The initial feeling is unreal”

“I am now more comfortable of my own skin.”

Our tummy tuck patient, Barbara, had sagging abdominal skin, a C-section scar and substantial diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles) after pregnancy, leaving her with an unwanted abdominal bulge that she was unhappy with.

Tired with carrying the excess skin, she decided to choose abdominoplasty to remove the skin as well as repair the muscles. Thrilled with the results, Barbara now feels so much more confident in her body, and that she no longer needs to hide her abdomen.

Read more about Barbara’s tummy tuck testimonial on our website.

Meet Marie

“I am thoroughly enjoying my new flat-tummied life.”

With losing significant weight, Marie’s stomach had lost elasticity, and she was left with excess skin on her stomach. After deliberation, Marie eventually decided to choose a tummy tuck with big motivators being the ability to freely choose clothes she wanted and being able to ditch her support pants. Post-surgery, Marie is thrilled with her results. She is overwhelmed by how clothes are now fitting her, and excited to be able to now exercise ‘without being held back’ by her stomach.

Read more about Marie’s tummy tuck journey on our website.

Meet Stella

“The procedure was absolutely nowhere near as scary or painful than I imagined it would be; the surgery is so advanced, I had no drain fitted and certainly no complications.”

After loosing a significant amount of weight, Stella was still feeling unhappy with the appearance of her body. Loose skin was left around her stomach which is a very common problem for those who lose a dramatic amount of weight. Stella decided to have a tummy tuck to allow her to finally feel happy with what she had been able to achieve and finally wore a bikini for the first time in her life.

Read more about Stella’s tummy tuck journey on our website.

The Private Clinic for Tummy Tuck

With abdominoplasty at The Private Clinic, we offer a wide selection of tummy tuck types including brazilian abdominoplasty and mini tummy tucks so you can be advised the best option for you, and we tailor results to each patient. We are proud to offer treatment by consultant plastic surgeons who are highly experienced in each of our tummy tuck procedure options.

Tummy Tuck Surgeons

Mr Dario Rochira BS, MD, GMC Number: 6130664
Mr William Van Niekerk, MB ChB, MSc, MRCS, FCMI, FRCS (Plast.), RAF (qs) GMC Number: 4362791
Mr Navid Jallali BSc MB ChB (Hons) MD FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4404969
Mr Maisam Fazel MA(Cantab) MB BChir MSEd FRCS, GMC Number: 4767420
Mr Mobinulla Syed MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 6035480
Mr Philip Lim BSc (Hons), MB ChB, AFRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4219068
Mr Adel Fattah, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 4764599
Mr Prashant Govilkar, MBBS MS MCh FRCS FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4258041
Mr Kenneth Kok MBChB MRCS MSc(Hons) FRCS(plast) GMC Number: 4701147
Mr Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 3286812

As well as being committed to outstanding results, our tummy tuck surgeons and respective teams are dedicated to patient support and aftercare, in order to provide you the most comfortable journey possible. Our patient aftercare and support includes unlimited an aftercare plan (requiring you to regularly visit your closest clinic to make sure you are healing well), a detailed patient guide and a 24 hour emergency phone line you can call.

Our tummy tuck surgeon consultations and procedures are available in UK wide clinic locations so you can choose a clinic that suits you. These include The Private Clinic in London, Northampton, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds.

If you would like to find out more or arrange a tummy tuck consultation with one of our surgeons or a patient advisor please call 0333 920 2471 or you can use our tummy tuck online contact form to request a call back.

How to choose the best tummy tuck surgeon UK

August 25, 2018 by Steffanie Griffiths Leave a Comment

Choosing a tummy tuck/ abdominoplasty surgeon is not an easy task and a crucial decision to make. You want to find a surgeon who will recommend and deliver the best and most safest results for you. Choosing the right surgeon will allow you to have peace of mind and you should expect to be supported with excellent service, care and aftercare during your journey.

We’re here to give you some advice on choosing the best abdominoplasty /tummy tuck surgeon for you, including important areas to check and research.

1. Check Before and after photos: Before and after photos can give you an idea of the tummy tuck outcome you can expect with that surgeon or clinic. Take a look at scarring and the effectiveness of results. Although, every patient is different, it can be useful to see ‘before pictures’ similar to your own body and the outcome achieved. These may be available on the clinic website or online sources such as RealSelf. Your surgeon should also show you patient results during your consultation.

2. What range of tummy tuck surgeries are available? As well as the standard/ full tummy tuck procedure which is best for patients with significant excess skin there are also a variety of other techniques available too. Be sure to check that the clinic or surgeon offers a range of tummy tuck types, addressing different needs. It may be that you are more suited to a variation of the standard procedure, and this can be advised by and offered by surgeons with a range of abdominoplasty options.

Please see below examples of different tummy tuck options:

Mini Tummy Tuck: Best for patients with a small amount of tissue between the tummy button and the area above your pubic region.
Extended Tummy Tuck: Best for patients with excess skin and fat in the lower back, flank and upper hip regions.
Brazilian Tummy Tuck: Combines a tummy tuck with liposuction, best for those with more excess skin than fat.
Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck: This procedure targets excess skin from both the upper and the lower abdomen. The skin is pulled downward and inwards towards the centre of your abdomen resulting in a smooth and flat tummy.

3. Tummy tuck experience: Tummy tuck surgery requires significant experience and training in order to ensure a successful and safe outcome. It is important for you to check the years of experience that surgeons have in performing tummy tuck procedures as well as how frequently they perform the surgery. It is also helpful to select a surgeon with experience to perform various different types of abdominoplasty as that way you will know that you are receiving the right type of procedure.

Before and After a Tummy Tuck with The Private Clinic

4. Surgeons certification and training: Check for board membership of leading professional bodies for reconstructive and plastic surgery such as The British Association of Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS)and The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). Board certification means your cosmetic surgeon has undergone formal relevant medical training.

5. Read patient testimonials and watch patient stories: Patient reviews provide a more realistic, first-hand insight of the experience you could expect with each clinic, and are an important part of your research. You may find patient reviews, testimonials and videos on the clinic website and sources such as TrustPilot and Google Reviews.

6. Care and Aftercare Provided: The clinic’s approach to care and aftercare directly affects your safety, comfort and support throughout your surgical journey, so it is important to find out what is included. Would you be assigned a patient advisor who can support you throughout your journey? Is there is an emergency helpline you can contact? How many follow up sessions are provided post-procedure? Patient reviews can also give you a strong insight into the care and aftercare provided by surgeons and their clinics.

Before and After Abdominoplasty with The Private Clinic

7. Are surgeon consultations compulsory?: All well respected surgeons and clinics should have a prerequisite of a minimum of one face-to-face consultation before your procedure. At least one consultation should be with the tummy tuck surgeon who will be performing your procedure, and not only a practitioner or patient advisor. A plastic surgeon is able to undertake a medical assessment, and issue a medical opinion of the best possible options for you.

8. Evaluate your surgeon consultation: Ultimately, you cannot make your final decision on your surgeon until you have had your consultation, after which you should ask yourself:

Did I develop a good rapport with the surgeon?
Would I be comfortable asking the surgical team any queries I have during the process?
Am I confident in the surgeon’s ability to perform my tummy tuck surgery?
Am I pleased with the recommendations suggested by the surgeon?
Is my surgical plan being tailored to my individual requirements?

Why choose The Private Clinic?

The Private Clinic present some of the most experienced and highly qualified surgeons in the UK for our tummy tuck team. To ensure that we meet your needs, we’re proud to offer our patients a wide portfolio of tummy tuck procedures, including the standard tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, Brazilian tummy tuck and extended tummy tuck.

Barbara, Tummy Tuck Patient at The Private Clinic. Read her tummy tuck story here.

With a Tummy Tuck at The Private Clinic, you can have peace of mind you will receive first-class treatment at every stage. Our surgical teams offer the highest consideration to patient care, aftercare and service, which is frequently praised by our patients.

“I will give 5 stars and I would recommend this company to anyone. from the staff to the Doctor Mr. Richards, they are all happy, friendly and welcome you, and look after you very well.” – Tummy Tuck Patient at The Private Clinic

“Dear Aggie I would like to say thank you so much for making my experience with you feel very personal. The time you have taken to make me feel truly cared for through each and every stage of the process has ment a lot … ☺ Mr Richards with his calming voice and full explanation of the procedures and you with your experience and warmth, both making me feel confident in the decisions I eventually made. The skill of Mr Richards in helping to achieve the goal I had for myself… please thank him again for me… I know this is your job but you both have truly made me feel extremely happy with myself. The results can only get better and I will do my best to achieve that in taking care and listening to the advise given. Thank you to all at Northampton clinic x” – Tummy Tuck Patient at The Private Clinic

“I had a Brazilian Abdominoplasty done with The Private Clinic in Harley Street. I have to say the procedure went well, the care and the team was fantastic. Most of all the surgeon Mr William Van Niekerk was brilliant. I never had any pain after the procedure and I highly recommend The Private Clinic.” – Tummy Tuck Patient at The Private Clinic

Stella, tummy tuck patient. Read her tummy tuck surgery story here.

Find out more about our tummy tuck procedures on our website, offering tummy tuck before and after photos, answers to helpful abdominoplasty FAQ’s and detailed information about the procedure.

Tummy Tuck surgeons at The Private Clinic

Mr Dario Rochira BS, MD, GMC Number: 6130664
Mr William Van Niekerk, MB ChB, MSc, MRCS, FCMI, FRCS (Plast.), RAF (qs) GMC Number: 4362791
Mr Navid Jallali BSc MB ChB (Hons) MD FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4404969
Mr Maisam Fazel MA(Cantab) MB BChir MSEd FRCS, GMC Number: 4767420
Mr Mobinulla Syed MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 6035480
Mr Philip Lim BSc (Hons), MB ChB, AFRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4219068
Mr Adel Fattah, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 4764599
Mr Kenneth Kok MBChB MRCS MSc(Hons) FRCS(plast) GMC Number: 4701147
Mr Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 3286812

If you would like to arrange a consultation, please get in touch via 0333 920 2471 or request a tummy tuck consultation on our website. Tummy Tuck surgeon consultations are available with The Private Clinic in London, Birmingham, Northampton, Leeds and Manchester

Tummy Tuck for the Summer

February 23, 2018 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

As summer slowly approaches now is the time that patients start to consider their surgical options to be healed in time to show off their new shape on the beach.

As we all start to take a keen interest in having a healthier lifestyle and exercising on a regular basis our bodies are almost prepped and primed for the big reveal once the plane wheels hit the tarmac. But for some, their efforts of weight loss have been brushed aside with the issue of sagging skin now being the source of their body concerns. Excessive weight loss can cause the appearance of sagging skin due to the skins laxity not being able to tighten and restore to its new shape.

Pregnancy can also cause sagging skin with many mums struggling to get their body back to its former glory.

So what can be done?

An Abdominoplasty is a common body contouring procedure that is targeted at removing excess skin from the stomach and tightening the abdominal muscles if needed too.

The procedure is carried out under a general anaesthetic and in most cases does require an overnight stay. Excess skin and fat are removed from the stomach before the belly button is lifted to a higher position with the aim of creating a smoother and tighter appearance.

In certain cases, a mini abdominoplasty may be recommended which is suitable for patients who just have an area of excess skin located between the belly button and pubic bone compared to the whole area. There is also not normally a scar around the tummy button after a mini tummy tuck procedure as the belly button is not repositioned.

What is the recovery like?

Recovering from a tummy tuck will vary between individuals but we usually recommend patients to take between 1-3 weeks off of work depending on their job role. You will be prescribed pain killers to help reduce any pain but swelling and bruising will be present and you may find carrying out certain tasks uncomfortable such as reaching up, standing up and being upright for long periods.

The recovery time after a mini tummy tuck is slightly shorter in some cases but it should still be classed as major surgery and the appropriate post-op care will still be required.

When can I travel after surgery?

We usually advise patients to wait 6 weeks before travelling. This allows you to heal fully and for your surgeon to see you at your 6 week appointment to give you the all clear before you go. Travelling abroad especially should ideally not be before 6 weeks as, should anything happen you may not be covered by your travel insurance and your surgeon will not be able to travel to see you.

When can I sunbathe after surgery?

Ideally, we do recommend that patients keep their scars out of the sun for the first year after surgery. Scars in these early stages are more prone to pigmentation and darkening when exposed to sunlight and UV rays. If planning a summer beach holiday then it is important that you take care of your scar, keep it covered and protected with sun cream with limited exposure to direct sunlight.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some time spent away with many patients taking full advantage of their new shape to wear clothing they previously felt they couldn’t with a new found feeling of confidence.

mini abdominoplasty before after photo — Mini Tummy Tuck

Why choose The Private Clinic?

The Private Clinic sees over 15,000 new patients every year and perform over 10,000 procedures, with one of the highest patients’ satisfaction in the sector, TrustPilot 9.4, 5 star rating, 96% would recommend us to their friends and family. We are a multi award winning provider and have been voted the Aesthetic award for Best UK Clinic Group 2017.

The Private Clinic prides itself on its commitment to Medical Expertise, Patient Care and Satisfaction, Honest advice and most importantly Results. We are above all committed to Quality. Please feel free to contact us for any Tummy Tuck advice or to book a consultation with one of our expert surgeons;

Mr Dario Rochira BS, MD, GMC Number: 6130664
Mr William Van Niekerk, MB ChB, MSc, MRCS, FCMI, FRCS (Plast.), RAF (qs) GMC Number: 4362791
Mr Navid Jallali BSc MB ChB (Hons) MD FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4404969
Mr Maisam Fazel MA(Cantab) MB BChir MSEd FRCS, GMC Number: 4767420
Mr Mobinulla Syed MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 6035480
Mr Philip Lim BSc (Hons), MB ChB, AFRCS (Ed), MRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4219068
Mr Adel Fattah, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 4764599
Mr Prashant Govilkar, MBBS MS MCh FRCS FRCS (Plast) GMC Number: 4258041
Mr Kenneth Kok MBChB MRCS MSc(Hons) FRCS(plast) GMC Number: 4701147

Mr Adrian Richards, MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 3286812

Consultations are available at;

London Harley Street, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Northampton and Glasgow and at our consulting rooms in Milton Keynes.

If you would like to discuss tummy tuck options please call 03339209135 or use our tummy tuck online contact form to book a consultation with one of our surgeons or advisors.