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How much does a Tummy Tuck cost?
Tummy Tucks in UK Clinics
Cosmetic surgery has been the answer to many peoples dislike of excess fat, bulges or excess skin in unsightly places. Medical science has enabled cosmetic surgery procedures to be done more safely whilst minimizing recovery times and side effects.
One of the hardest places to get rid of fat and excess skin from is the abdomen and the invention of the tummy tuck, otherwise known as an Abdominoplasty, has been monumental in solving this problem for so many. Abdominoplasty surgery can help create a flatter and tighter tummy and involves the removal of unwanted skin and fat from the patients abdomen which might have appeared following pregnancy or rapid weight loss.
Traditionally the high prices of cosmetic procedures in the UK have made it difficult for many patients to afford but with the finance options available today to cover the cost of a tummy tuck, the price of an abdominoplasty have been made more affordable. Among the leading surgeries that provide tummy tuck operations and a variety of manageable finance options in the UK are The Harley Medical Group of Harley Street, London.
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
Abdominoplasty or the tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that cuts away excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles. If there is also excess fat that requires removal then it is a normal procedure to utilize liposuction or lipo to remove the unwanted fatty tissue during the same procedure.
Tummy Tuck Procedure
Prior to any tummy tuck surgery lines are drawn to mark exactly where the incisions will be made. During a full abdominoplasty surgical procedure an incision is made just above the pubic area or just above the bikini line in the same area that a caesarean incision is made. The length of the cut will depend upon how loose the skin is and how much skin will need removing. If there is any unwanted fat then lipo or liposuction can be used to remove it at this point. The exposed muscles are then tightened and held in place by internal stitches to strengthen the abdomen muscle wall. Any excess skin is pulled down and tightened and the belly button is moved to the correct location. Invisible stitches are used to close the incision and a special corset is put on patients immediately after the operation.
Mini Tummy Tuck or Partial Abdominoplasty
A mini tummy tuck or partial abdominoplasty, involves the use of a smaller incision and the abdominal muscles are not always tightened. Sometimes a section of the abdominal muscles are tightened and the belly button moved but the procedure is intended for those that do not require a full tummy tuck. Accordingly, mini tummy tuck prices in the UK tend to be less than a full abdominoplasty.
Tummy Tuck Prices
The average cost of a traditional tummy tuck in the UK varies from around £4800 to £5300 and a mini tummy tuck £3800, but the actual total tummy tuck cost can only be confirmed during an initial free consultation where the number of nights of hospitalisation can be ascertained. The cost of an abdominoplasty will also vary depending on the reputation of the surgeon performing the operation as well as a number of other factors including the location and reputation of the clinic itself.
Liposuction prices in the UK are around £2000 which can be used in addition to an abdominoplasty to help sculpt the areas being treated and improve results.
In contrast, the same treatment abroad can cost considerably less with a tummy tuck in Hungary costing £2380 and a mini tummy tuck £1826 on average. When comparing tummy tuck prices in the UK remember to do background checks into the reputation of the clinics being compared and make sure they are adequately qualified and their references are good. Using a reputable clinic such as The Harley Medical Group and many others one is more likely to receive a high level of service.