Returning to your normal activities is an individual matter, but most people return to work within two to four weeks, and to more vigorous exercise after six weeks. Your surgeon may advise the use of a supporting girdle to ensure optimal healing and contour. Following abdominoplasty, there is often a feeling of tightness in the lower abdomen and there is usually an area of diminished sensation which persists for several months. A collection of fluid may form under the skin and require aspiration. Infection is rare and is treated promptly with antibiotics should it occur.
Surgical fees vary widely depending on the length and complexity of the procedure.
There will also be fees charged by the anaesthetist and the hospital. You should discuss fees with your surgeon before the operation as usually only a proportion of the cost of abdominoplasty surgery is covered by Medicare and your health fund. Plastic Surgeons Inc. All rights reserved. All material on this site is under copyright to the respective authors. Other than for personal use, no part of this site or it's contents may be reproduced in any way without the prior permission of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons .