There are several different techniques used for a Tummy Tuck resulting in different outcomes based on the patient’s goals.

MINKST offers all the options with state of the art technology and techniques to enhance your experience including our 3D plastic surgery simulator. Even before your pre surgery consultation with your surgeon, our expert team will inform and guide you. We will ensure you are prepared and ready to get most out of your consultation.

Pre Surgery Consultation with your surgeon

At this consultation your surgeon will listen to what you want to achieve and develop with you a personalised operation plan including:

• The reasons you want to have this surgery and outcome you would like to achieve
• Incision planning
• Scar minimisation
• Your surgeon will also ensure you have a clear understanding of the risk of having a tummy tuck.

Surgery Day

Your procedure will be performed under general anaesthetic in an accredited, licensed hospital. The surgery itself takes between 2 – 6 hours depending on the type of procedures you require. You will spend typically a couple of hours under close supervision in the recovery area before being discharged. In most cases you will require an overnight stay at the hospital. You will need a responsible adult to take you home and stay with you for the first night.

Post Surgery

You will have your surgeon’s mobile phone number in case you need them and the support staff will regularly be in touch to ensure everything is running smoothly. You will arrange your first post operative check up with your surgeon for review.

Why choose MINKST for your surgery?

• Our cumulative experience exceeds 50 years in the cosmetic surgery field
• MINKST Medical Director, Dr Daniel Fleming has performed over 6,000 cosmetic surgery procedures with over 25 years of experience, is internationally recognised as an author and researcher and acts as an advisor to the TGA.
• We only work with Australian surgeons who meet our stringent standards. They are all qualified by the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery or the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons – contact us for details of your surgeon
• Led by your surgeon, our team of experts will guide you through the entire surgical journey to help you achieve your best possible results.

Every patient is different but generally Tummy Tuck patients do not experience too much pain during their recovery. Medication will be prescribed in case you need it. The first 3-5 days can be the most challenging with moving around and holding your posture. It is important to have plenty of support.

Approximately 2-3 weeks after surgery most patients can return to work. If you have a physical job you may need longer.

During the first few weeks some swelling and bruising will be present whilst the tissue is healing. This initially feels quite firm but gradually softens over time.