Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck in Kenya

Tummy Tuck in Kenya is also known as an Abdominoplasty. This is a surgery normally aimed to remove the excess skin, fat and tissue from the lower part of the abdomen. There are a variety of abdominoplasty procedures available, and operations are tailored to suit a patient’s wishes and needs. Generally speaking, tummy tucks are most commonly carried out to remove excess skin after substantial weight loss, to remove unwanted scars, stretch marks or excess fat and for patients who have had multiple pregnancies and would like to get their actual figure back (“Mommy Makeover in Kenya”). Abdominoplasty / tummy tuck is not an operation for people who are overweight, or as a weight loss tool. However, in appropriate patients who have already lost some weight, an abdominoplasty can have a life-changing effect and is, in our experience, associated with high patient satisfaction, enabling a healthier lifestyle.

 

Summary

  • General anaesthetic.
  • Operating time about 2 – 3 hours.
  • Hospital stay 1 -2 nights.
  • Back to work after 2 weeks.
  • Compression garment for 6 weeks.
  • Full exercise after 6 weeks.

Am I A Good Candidate For Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck?

The abdominoplasty / tummy tuck is best performed on a patient who is fit and healthy. The ideal patient is someone whose weight is close to normal, particularly those who have been overweight and have lost the excess weight. You may be a good candidate for abdominoplasty / tummy tuck if you have one or more of the following conditions:
  • Excess or sagging abdominal skin.
  • An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body.
  • Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened (rectus diastasis).
  • Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated around your abdomen.

During the consultation, you will be asked about the results you would like to achieve from abdominoplasty / tummy tuck. This will help your surgeon understand your expectations and determine whether they can be realistically achieved. If you plan to become pregnant or lose weight in the future, you should discuss this with us. Scarring from previous abdominal surgery may limit the results of your abdominoplasty, but in many cases these scars can be removed as part of the operation.

Am I A Good Candidate For Abdominoplasty / Tummy Tuck?

The abdominoplasty / tummy tuck is best performed on a patient who is fit and healthy. The ideal patient is someone whose weight is close to normal, particularly those who have been overweight and have lost the excess weight. You may be a good candidate for abdominoplasty / tummy tuck if you have one or more of the following conditions:
  • Excess or sagging abdominal skin.
  • An abdomen that protrudes and is out of proportion to the rest of your body.
  • Abdominal muscles that have been separated and weakened (rectus diastasis).
  • Excess fatty tissue that is concentrated around your abdomen.

During the consultation, you will be asked about the results you would like to achieve from abdominoplasty / tummy tuck. This will help your surgeon understand your expectations and determine whether they can be realistically achieved. If you plan to become pregnant or lose weight in the future, you should discuss this with us. Scarring from previous abdominal surgery may limit the results of your abdominoplasty, but in many cases these scars can be removed as part of the operation.