Abdominoplasty at Cairns Plastic Surgery

Interested in Abdominoplasty? Explore Surgery options with Dr Hertess

At our Gold Coast plastic surgery clinic, Dr Hertess performs abdominoplasty procedures to change the shape of the stomach and reduce excess skin.

We invite you to learn more about abdominoplasty surgery below, and reach out to us if you have a question or would like to book an appointment with Dr Hertess.

Types of abdominoplasty procedures

Generally, there are two main types of abdominoplasty procedures. Choosing between each comes down to your unique circumstances as well as your goals, alongside guidance from your plastic surgeon.

Both types are highly effective and can deliver excellent results. Read on to learn more, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

Full abdominoplasty

A standard abdominoplasty targets excess skin both above and below the belly button.

A full abdominoplasty may be recommended if you have laxity of the anterior abdominal wall from rectus muscle separation after pregnancy or weight loss.

Two incisions are usually made during a full abdominoplasty – one running from hip bone to hip bone, along the underwear line, and a second around the navel.

This surgery is often best suited to those who have finished having children, lost significant weight, or otherwise have low muscle tone.

Mini abdominoplasty

Unlike a standard abdominoplasty, a mini abdominoplasty (also called partial) focuses only on the lower part of the stomach, below the belly button.

Partial abdominoplasty is suitable for people at their normal body weight but have excess fat below their navel that they have difficulty shifting with exercise and good diet alone.

A partial abdominoplasty is generally simpler than a full abdominoplasty, and usually includes a single incision along the public hair bone.

During your consultation with Dr Hertess, you will discuss your options to determine the procedure best suited to meet your needs.

Who is abdominoplasty surgery for?

There are many reasons why a woman may be interested in abdominoplasty surgery. Lower abdominal apron or overhang of skin and fat are targeted during this procedure.

Candidates may include women who:

Have finished having children and have excess skin or separated ab muscles
Have lost significant weight and have excess skin

Abdominoplasty can be performed in conjunction with other procedures as part of a combined surgery experience, such as thighplasty to reduce thigh fat and loose skin.

Abdominoplasty surgery is not a substitute for weight loss and it cannot correct stretch marks. However, some stretch marks may be removed during surgery as part of the skin excision process.