Mummy Makeover

What Happens During A Mummy Makeover?

At your consultation, you will have a chance to discuss what you’d like to achieve through the surgery. Your consultant will talk you through your options and suggest the most suitable treatments available. Depending on the types of procedure you may be considering, your surgeon might recommend performing them all at once or, if this isn’t possible, in more than one surgery.

Below is a breakdown of some of the treatment options and what they involve.

Tummy Tuck

There are three different types of abdominoplasty that can be performed. These are partial, full and extended. The procedures are typically performed under general anaesthetic and can last for between two and five hours.

Partial tummy tucks are usually offered to patients with a moderate amount of excess skin. The process involves making a small incision in the lower abdomen above the pubic area. Excess skin is then delicately trimmed off. These procedures are sometimes combined with liposuction to remove excess fat.

Full tummy tucks involve two incisions, one around the belly button and one along the bikini line. Your surgeon will remove excess skin and fat and tighten the muscles and tissues in your tummy area. The skin that is left behind is moved to the correct position and a hole is created for the navel.

An extended tummy tuck involves a full abdominoplasty combined with a thigh lift.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentations are performed under general anaesthetic and typically take around 90 minutes to complete. They involve placing implants under your breast tissue or chest muscles. Depending on where your implants are being placed, your surgeon may create an incision under the breast, around the nipple or near your armpit. Once the implant has been inserted, the incision is stitched up and the breasts are then supported with a dressing and a special support bra.

There is also the option of having fat transfer breast augmentation, which involves taking fat from another area of the body and injecting it into the breasts to give a fuller look. This is a fairly straightforward procedure that starts with the removal of fat from the donor site, which may be the inner thigh, buttocks or abdomen. This fat is then spun in a centrifuge to remove excess fluids and damaged cells, before being added to a hypodermic needle and injected into the areas of the breast where it is needed.

Liposuction

Liposuction refers to removing fat through mechanical suction. This procedure is usually performed using a thin tube known as a cannula, which is attached to a suction device. There are different types of liposuction available. The traditional procedure requires a general anaesthetic, and the incisions need stitches.

Microliposuction is a less invasive operation and it is performed through tiny incisions, removing the need for stitches and meaning it can be done under local anaesthetic.

Laser-assisted liposuction can also be performed under local anaesthetic. It involves inserting a small cannula through an incision and using a laser to rupture fat cells. The resulting liquified fat can then be easily suctioned away.

Recovery From A Mummy Makeover

How long you take to recover from a mummy makeover will depend on the procedures you have. As an example, if you have a tummy tuck, you will typically need to stay in hospital for between two and four days. During this time, you will have dressings and bandages on your lower abdomen, and you may also have drains attached to your wound to remove fluid. Some patients are also put on a drip to help ensure they stay hydrated and to allow for medicines to be given. You will also be provided with painkillers after your operation to help ease any discomfort.

Once you have left hospital following a tummy tuck, you should continue to rest. It is recommended to stay in bed at home for up to three days. You can get up and start moving around as soon as you feel comfortable enough to do so, but avoid any stretching and strenuous activity.

You should expect to need around four weeks off work, although you may need slightly more or less depending on the nature of your job. You should avoid sports and heavy lifting for up to eight weeks, and make sure you wear support clothing during your recovery if your consultant advises you to.

Regardless of the types of procedure you are planning to have during your mummy makeover, your consultant will have a detailed discussion with you regarding what you can expect during your recovery.

Side Effects And Complications

All surgical procedures carry a risk of side effects and complications. For example, depending on the types of treatment you have during your mummy makeover, you might experience side effects including:

• swelling
• bruising
• discomfort
• scarring

Complications are rare, but may include:

• skin irregularities
• excessive scarring
• wound infections
• contour deformity
• adverse reactions to anaesthesia or required medicines

Why Choose Us For A Mummy Makeover?

At Manchester Private Hospital, our experienced and qualified surgeons have been performing procedures including tummy tucks and breast augmentations for many years. So, when you come to us for a mummy makeover, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands.

Our team of GMC-registered surgeons, doctors and nurses will provide you with the highest standard of care from your initial consultation right through to your recovery. And to make it easier for you to cover mummy makeover costs, we offer a range of finance options.

With five state of the art clinics in the UK, you can choose the location closest to you. Simply contact us today to arrange your free, no-obligation consultation.