Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty to remove loose skin and tighten the abdomen.
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About Tummy Tuck
Loose skin and a stretched abdominal wall can follow pregnancy or weight loss. The consultation looks at what is causing your concern and whether a tummy tuck would address it.
When to see a specialist
- 01Loose or excess skin on the abdomen
- 02Changes after pregnancy or weight loss
- 03Questions about whether surgery is suitable
Whether treatment is suitable can only be decided after a consultation and examination.
Your doctor
Dr. Seema Mittal
Plastic • Cosmetic • Reconstructive Surgery
- MBBS
- DNB – General Surgery
- DNB – Plastic Surgery
Plastic surgeon. She sees patients for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast and body, and for hair transplant.
Your consultation
What happens at the consultation.
At the first visit the doctor listens to your concern, takes a medical history and examines you. Not everyone who comes for a consultation needs a procedure.
Treatment planning
How the plan is decided.
The doctor examines the abdominal skin, fat and muscle wall. The plan depends on these findings, your general health and what you want to change.
- 01
Your anatomy
- 02
Examination findings
- 03
What you want to change
- 04
General health
In detail
Tummy tuck: what to know.
What a tummy tuck can and cannot do
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and usually tightens the stomach muscles.
- It suits loose skin and stretched muscles that exercise cannot fix, for example after pregnancy or major weight loss.
- It is not a weight-loss treatment.
- Stretch marks on the skin that is removed go with it, but stretch marks elsewhere are not improved.
Who it may suit
- People at a healthy, stable weight who do not smoke.
- It is better to wait if you are planning significant weight loss or another pregnancy, as both can undo the result.
The operation
- Done under general anaesthetic and takes about two to five hours. Most patients stay in hospital for two or three nights.
- Full tummy tuck: a cut from hip to hip, low enough to be hidden by underwear. The belly button is repositioned and the muscles are repaired.
- Mini tummy tuck: removes a smaller area of skin and fat from the lower abdomen only, with a shorter scar and no scar around the belly button. It suits smaller amounts of loose skin.
- Drains are usually placed and removed before you go home.
Recovery
- A support garment is worn for about six weeks.
- Most people need four to six weeks off work and exercise. Driving is avoided for several weeks.
- Scars are red and raised at first and fade over 6 to 18 months.
Risks
Every operation carries some risk. Your doctor will go through the risks that apply to you before you decide.
- Scarring, and numbness of the lower abdomen that can last months or be permanent.
- Collections of fluid (seroma) or blood under the skin, infection and wound breakdown.
- Asymmetry or remaining bulges, sometimes needing a further operation.
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs.
General information, checked against published guidance (September 2026). It does not replace an individual consultation; your doctor will advise on your own case.
Sources: NHS: Tummy tuck · BAPRAS: Abdominoplasty · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Before & After
Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty Results
Photographs of patients treated at I·PLAST, published with their consent. Results vary from patient to patient.
Tummy Tuck
Before and after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Specialist: Dr. Seema Mittal
About this treatmentBefore
After
Tummy Tuck
Before and after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Specialist: Dr. Seema Mittal
About this treatmentBefore
After
Results vary between patients. These photographs show individual cases and cannot predict the result for anyone else.
Considering this treatment?
Book a consultation to find out whether it is suitable for you.
What to expect
From first visit to follow-up.
- 01
Consultation
Tell the doctor what concerns you and ask your questions.
- 02
Examination & Planning
The doctor examines you and explains the options, including their limits.
- 03
Treatment
Carried out only if it is suitable for you and you decide to go ahead.
- 04
Follow-Up
Check-ups after treatment to review healing and any next steps.
FAQs
Common questions.
This can only be decided after a consultation and examination. The doctor will go through your concern, your medical history and the options available.
The doctor asks about your concern and medical history, examines you, and discusses what you hope to change and whether treatment is advisable.
Dr. Seema Mittal sees patients for this treatment at I·PLAST.
Yes. If treatment is planned, the doctor will explain aftercare, any activity restrictions and the follow-up visits you will need.
Not necessarily. Results depend on your anatomy, the examination findings, your general health and the procedure. Photographs of other patients show their results only.
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