{"id":2135,"date":"2018-12-10T22:18:50","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T22:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/?page_id=2135"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:57:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T09:57:28","slug":"stomach-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/stomach-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Stomach Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"bt_section662cabaebb900\"  class=\"boldSection gutter inherit wBackground cover\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-stomach.jpg');\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topExtraSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><div class=\"btText\" ><div class=\"page-face\">\n<div class=\"banner-main banner-large\">\n<div class=\"banner-info\">\n<h1 class=\"animated fadeIn\">Stomach<br \/>\nSurgery<\/h1>\n<ul class=\"animated fadeInUp\">\n<li class=\"bg-blue-02 bg-blue-02-trans\"><a class=\"float\" title=\"\" href=\"#tummytuck\"><span class=\"drc-none\">Tummy Tuck &amp; Mini Tummy Tuck<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"bg-green-01 bg-green-01-trans\"><a class=\"float\" title=\"\" href=\"#lipo\"><span class=\"drc-none\">Liposuction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"bg-blue-10 bg-blue-10-trans\"><a class=\"float\" title=\"\" href=\"#vaser\"><span class=\"drc-none\">Vaser Liposuction<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaebc0bf\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSmallSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaebc247\"  class=\"boldSection gutter\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-7 col-ms-12  btTextLeft animate animate-fadein btMiddleVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge btDash bottomDash  btAccentDash\" ><div class=\"btSuperTitle\">Chief Surgeon<\/div><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">Dr Stefano <strong class=\"animate\">Cotrufo<\/strong><\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"btSubTitle\">Dr Stefano Cotrufo is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years\u2019 experience working in London as a plastic surgery and reconstructive microsurgery specialist. He performs a wide range of plastic surgery and non-surgical procedures from his private practice in Harley Street.<\/div><\/header><div class=\"btIconImageRow btIconsNormalPosition\" ><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-EBOPRAS.jpg\" alt=\"Member of The European Union of Medical Specialists for Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery\" title=\"Member of The European Union of Medical Specialists for Plastic, Reconstructive &amp; Aesthetic Surgery\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-medical-council.jpg\" alt=\"General Medical Council Registered Plastic Surgeon\" title=\"General Medical Council Registered Plastic Surgeon\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-real-self.jpg\" alt=\"realself Top Doctor Award\" title=\"realself Top Doctor Award\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-royal-society.jpg\" alt=\"The Royal Society of Medicine Plastic Surgeon\" title=\"The Royal Society of Medicine Plastic Surgeon\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-dr.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/logo-bma.jpg\" alt=\"BMA Certified Plastic Surgeon\" title=\"BMA Certified Plastic Surgeon\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/british-society-of-rhinoplasty-surgeons-logo.png\" alt=\"Member of British Society of Rhinoplasty Surgeons\" title=\"Member of British Society of Rhinoplasty Surgeons\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/MES-Cert_2016_facialbody.png\" alt=\"Masters Educational Series, Implantech 2016, Facial &amp; Body Contouring Implants Course Certified Plastic Surgeon\" title=\"Masters Educational Series, Implantech 2016, Facial &amp; Body Contouring Implants Course Certified Plastic Surgeon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"btClear btSeparator bottomSmallSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-1 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-4 col-ms-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein btBottomVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter head-shot\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/dr-stefano-cotrufo.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"vaser\"  class=\"boldSection btDivider topSpaced bottomSemiSpaced btDarkSkin gutter inherit\" style=\"background-color:#86A0B8;background-position: 100% 0%; background-size: auto;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge  btAlternateDash\" style=\"color: #fff;\"><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">Vaser Liposuction<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/VASER0024-EB.DO-FRONT-BEFOREAFTER.jpg\" alt=\"Vaser Liposuction London\" title=\"Vaser Liposuction London\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveright btTopVertical btDoublePadding\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btText\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/vaser-liposuction-london\/\">VASER liposuction<\/a> is recommended to patients who wish to enhance the natural muscle volume of the anterior abdominal wall. This technique is called mid- or high-definition VASER Liposuction. Ultrasonic energy aims to break selectively the adipose tissue (AKA fat) covering the muscles forming the 6 packs, the ribs and the waist bones. As consequence VASER liposuction to the stomach area will take longer than traditional liposuction.<\/p>\n<p>DrC often treats the stomach along with VASER liposuction of the love handles: he does that to achieve a more natural and harmonic result by reducing \u201chomogeneously\u201d the whole core area. This approach is also called \u201c360 Body Sculpting\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to have more clinical details about VASER liposuction (such as indications, recovery time and possible complications) please <a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/vaser-liposuction-london\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"\/body-surgery\/stomach-surgery\/#contact\" class=\"btBtn btBtn btnFilledStyle btnNormalColor btnExtraSmall btnNormalWidth btnRightPosition btnNoIcon\" style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><span class=\"btnInnerText\">Enquire Now<\/span><\/a><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaebee76\"  class=\"boldSection btDivider topExtraSpaced bottomExtraSpaced gutter inherit wBackground cover\" style=\"background-color:#8f9ba0;background-image:url('https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-stomach-01.jpg');background-position: center top; background-size: cover;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaebef91\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSmallSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"tummytuck\"  class=\"boldSection btDivider topSpaced bottomSemiSpaced btDarkSkin gutter inherit\" style=\"background-color:#9d977b;background-position: 100% 0%; background-size: auto;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge  btAlternateDash\" style=\"color: #fff;\"><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">Tummy Tuck &amp; Mini Tummy Tuck<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/stomach-surgery-before-and-after.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveright btTopVertical btDoublePadding\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btText\" ><p class=\"font_8\">A tummy tuck, technical name abdominoplasty, can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, increasing comfort, range of movement and confidence levels by restoring abdominal tone.\u00a0 Tummy tuck is the most effective procedure in body contouring because it allows to reshape different anatomical planes. This includes muscle and the flank tightening, reducing fat volume and finally, eliminating excess skin, creating a \u201cgown effect\u201d possibly with stretch marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">Tummy tuck can be selected to address any of the above problems individually or all at once. It is performed under general anaesthesia and requires very careful assessment as a major surgical procedure.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"\/body-surgery\/stomach-surgery\/#contact\" class=\"btBtn btBtn btnFilledStyle btnNormalColor btnExtraSmall btnNormalWidth btnRightPosition btnNoIcon\" style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><span class=\"btnInnerText\">Enquire Now<\/span><\/a><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btTabs tabsVertical \" \" data-open-first=\"no\"><ul class=\"tabsHeader\"><li><span>Read More<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabPanes accordionPanes\"><div class=\"tabPane\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionTitle\"><span>Read More<\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tabAccordionContent\"><p class=\"font_8\">Dr Cotrufo performs abdominoplasty under general anaesthesia. His patients are usually invited to stay in hospital for one or two nights for safety and comfort. Technical refinements such as deep-fascia suturing and use of dissolvable stitches allow him to achieve excellent results with very fine scars over the groin and around the \u201cnew belly button\u201d. There are several techniques to perform a Tummy Tuck and Dr Cotrufo will advise you on the safest and best procedure to achieve your ideal shape.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7\">Why choose abdominoplasty?<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">If your abdomen has been affected by a cycle of weight gain and loss, impacted by pregnancy, ageing or loss of skin laxity, abdominoplasty surgery (tummy tuck) may be an option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_8\">A tummy tuck reduces the appearance of your abdomen through removal of excess skin and fat. The possibility to tighten the anterior abdominal muscles (recti abdominis muscles) and repair divarication of the muscles typically after multiple pregnancies makes the tummy tuck one of the most common procedures for women. We estimate that Dr Cotrufo performed 90% of his tummy tuck procedures on female patients after one or multiple pregnancies, while the remaining 10% comes following massive weight loss on both sexes. Our patients often find that Dr Cotrufo\u2019s body contouring procedure helps them to feel more content, giving them the self-confidence to wear the clothes they always wanted to wear. The most amazing consequence of body contouring surgery is that patients feel so comfortable again to start taking good care of themselves and reach a much better level\u00a0of fitness by exercising and dieting.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">WHAT CAN ABDOMINOPLASTY ACHIEVE?<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Restore tummy tone after weight gain and weight loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Remove stubborn excess skin or fatty deposits from the abdominal wall<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Shape and tone the belly after pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Can help ease lower back pain and improve posture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES TO ABDOMINOPLASTY SURGERY?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_9\">If your fat deposits and areas of loose skin are largely below the navel, you may select to undergo a less complex procedure called a partial abdominoplasty or mini-tummy tuck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Few young patients resistant to weight gain often need minor skin reduction along with repair of muscle divarication (diastasis of the recti) and with minimal skin reduction: they are also excellent candidates for a mini tummy tuck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Umbilical hernias are common problems after pregnancy and they certainly represent contraindications for liposuction. A complete or mini tummy tuck procedure allows repair of the hernia, along with diastasis of the recti muscles with minimal skin reduction and repositioning of the belly button exactly where it is supposed to be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Another option is to have abdominoplasty alongside\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/liposuction-london\/\" data-anchor=\"dataItem-jefkmwbl\">liposuction<\/a>\u00a0for improved body contouring or to undergo liposuction on its own. From your first consultation, Dr Cotrufo will be very careful while taking you through all the possible options best suited to your goals.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">BEFORE YOUR ABDOMINOPLASTY CONSULTATION<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Clear communication between yourself and your plastic surgery team are vital for a relaxed and comfortable surgery experience. You need to feel sure about safety well before your surgery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Dr Cotrufo always invites his patients for at least two consultations before any surgical procedure to make sure everything is clear. The targets are agreed in writing and patients are fully aware of the possible risks and complications associated with this tummy tuck.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">DURING YOUR CONSULTATION, YOU WILL:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Be able to discuss your circumstances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Be given time to ask advice and pose questions to Dr Cotrufo<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Undergo a health evaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Have a full assessment of your skin tone and the fat deposits and\/or loose skin in the abdomen area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Discuss the options that are open to you, including costs and timescales<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Ask about risks, benefits and alternatives to abdominoplasty<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Learn more about the tummy tuck procedure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\">In the run-up to your procedure and in the days immediately before surgery, you may be asked to make small changes to your lifestyle and to avoid certain medications or activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">This may include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Taking a blood test or other medical tests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Stopping smoking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Refraining from drinking alcohol<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Adjusting or stop taking certain medications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Avoiding aspirin, herbal supplements and anti-inflammatory drugs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Avoiding overexposure in the sun, particularly to the abdomen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Committing not to make stringent dietary changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_9\">If you need a general anaesthetic for your procedure you will be given instructions on how to fast before your surgery.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">THE ABDOMINOPLASTY\/TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Depending on the complexity of your personal procedure, a tummy tuck will commonly last between 2 and 3 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">The steps of the surgical procedure will vary if you are also undergoing other treatments such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/liposuction-london\/\" data-anchor=\"dataItem-jefkmwbl\">liposuction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">To do this, your surgeon will make incisions from hipbone to hipbone and to free the navel from surrounding tissue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Incisions are usually made at the level of the underwear line in order to conceal any possible scarring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Your abdominal muscles may also be tightened during the procedure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Once the incision(s) is stitched, dressings are applied and temporary tubes is inserted to drain excess fluid away. They are usually left in place for about 3 to 7 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">THE PARTIAL ABDOMINOPLASTY\/MINY TUMMY TUCK PROCEDURE<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">A mini tummy tuck procedure will generally last between 1 and 2.5 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">During a mini tummy tuck, a shorter incision is made and the navel usually remains in place, though it may be reshaped when the skin is tightened and stitched<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">If no muscle repair is needed above the navel, the skin is separated only between the incision line and the navel. This skin flap is stretched down, the excess removed and the flap is stitched back into place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">If diastasis of the recti needs to be repaired above the belly button, the options are either to mobilise the belly button along with the abdominal skin flap (with no extra scars) and possibly lowering the belly button OR to leave the navel in its original position and create a new \u201copening\u201d around it (with a new scar). This last option of \u201crepositioning of the belly button\u201d is obviously more complex to understand and Dr Cotrufo recommends discussing this carefully at consultation more than once until things are completely understood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">AFTER YOUR TUMMY TUCK<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Once your procedure is complete, you are likely to feel bruised, swollen and sore, and you may find you have a drip in your arm to maintain hydration. You should be up and about in 24 to 48 hours. We advise to have a friend or relative to drive you home to help you after your tummy tuck for at least one week. Most patients are up and about within 2-4 days, but the statistics show that some patients take up to 7-10 days to be completely autonomous. This is completely unpredictable and this is why Dr Cotrufo recommends having assistance for at least 7 days after your tummy tuck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font_9\">After this:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"font_9\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">You will be able to remove the small drainage tubes inserted during surgery once fluid production reduces. Usually 3-7 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Moderate pain and discomfort is likely for 3 to 5 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">You should be able go in shower with warm water after the drains are removed. Until then, you can use wipes to clean your skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">During the healing process, you will need to dress your wound as instructed by the clinic team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">You will be able to return to normal activities after 2-4 weeks but should continue to avoid strenuous exercise of all types for up to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">Most of the swelling should subside within 4 to 6 weeks, though it may take up to 3-6 months for the area to return to its final texture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"font_9\">A series of aftercare appointments will be scheduled for you to attend, usually at week 1, 3 and 6, and 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Dr Cotrufo will also be available to discuss your progress via telephone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"font_5\">DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT ABDOMINOPLASTY?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font_9\">There are a number of differences between a mini tummy tuck and a full abdominoplasty, if you would like to learn more about these variances or what type of procedure is most suited to your personal circumstances and goals,\u00a0Dr Cotrufo\u00a0will be able to guide you through this decision-making process. Should you have any further questions about tummy tuck, you can book a consultation by calling our clinic on\u00a00207 873 2330.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaec0d18\"  class=\"boldSection btDivider topExtraSpaced bottomExtraSpaced gutter inherit wBackground cover\" style=\"background-color:#9d977b;background-image:url('https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-stomach-02.jpg');background-position: center top; background-size: cover;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaec0df4\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSmallSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"lipo\"  class=\"boldSection topSpaced bottomSpaced btDarkSkin gutter inherit\" style=\"background-color:#8f9ba0;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><header class=\"header btClear extralarge  btAlternateDash\" ><div class=\"dash\"><h1><span class=\"headline\">Liposuction<\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextRight btTopVertical\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"bpgPhoto btTextCenter\" ><div class=\"btImage\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/V4-VASERLIPO0052.JO_.EL-FRONT-BEFOREAFTER.jpg\" alt=\"Liposuction London\" title=\"Liposuction London\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft animate animate-fadein animate-moveleft btTopVertical btDoublePadding\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btText\" ><p>The stomach area, or abdominal wall, is certainly very interesting for both male and female patients enquiring for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/liposuction-london\/\">Liposuction<\/a> is the most effective treatment option because it produce a dramatic volume reduction and through very small incision scars which can also be hidden into natural flexion creases (such as the groin or the umbilicus). Dr Cotrufo has performed liposuction in Harley Street since 2010 and his personal view about liposuction to the stomach is: \u201cif we combine both male and female patients, the stomach becomes probably the most relevant cosmetic anatomical area in body rejuvenation surgery: we all look at our tummy every time we can and we are aware that the stomach is the most obvious indicator of fitness and health. It is of paramount importance to achieve a very natural result after Liposuction to this area, with particular regards to irregularities, asymmetries and skin laxity. When necessary, liposuction should be combined with tummy-tuck to avoid any skin redundancy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to have more clinical information about liposuction (such as clinical indication, type of anaesthesia, possible complications and more) please <a href=\"https:\/\/drcotrufo.com\/body-surgery\/liposuction-london\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"\/body-surgery\/stomach-surgery\/#contact\" class=\"btBtn btBtn btnFilledStyle btnNormalColor btnExtraSmall btnNormalWidth btnRightPosition btnNoIcon\" style=\"margin-top: 20px\"><span class=\"btnInnerText\">Enquire Now<\/span><\/a><div class=\"btClear btSeparator topSemiSpaced noBorder\" ><hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaec16e6\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSmallSpaced gutter inherit\" ><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-12 col-ms-12  btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section id=\"bt_section662cabaec17e2\"  class=\"boldSection topExtraSmallSpaced gutter inherit\" style=\"background-color:#aab8a9;\"><div class=\"port\"><div class=\"boldCell\"><div class=\"boldCellInner\"><div class=\"boldRow  \" ><div class=\"boldRowInner\"><div class=\"rowItem col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-ms-12 btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rowItem col-md-6 col-sm-12 btTextLeft\"  ><div class=\"rowItemContent\" ><div class=\"btText\" ><div class=\"drc-services-form\">\n<div class=\"drc-infusionsoftform\" id=\"contact\">\n<div class=\"title\">CONTACT FORM<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f3972-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\">\n<p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2135#wpcf7-f3972-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"3972\" \/><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.9.3\" \/><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f3972-o1\" \/><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><label> Name*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Email*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Phone Number*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-phone\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-phone\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> What type of procedure are you interested in? *<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"procedure-type\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"procedure-type\"><option value=\"\">&#8212;Please choose an option&#8212;<\/option><option value=\"Face Surgery\">Face Surgery<\/option><option value=\"Body Surgery\">Body Surgery<\/option><option value=\"Non Surgical Treatments\">Non Surgical Treatments<\/option><\/select><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Can you specify which procedure?*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"procedure\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"procedure\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n<\/p>\n<p><label> Preferred treatment date*<br \/>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"treatment-date\"><select class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"treatment-date\"><option value=\"\">&#8212;Please choose an option&#8212;<\/option><option value=\"As soon as possible\">As soon as possible<\/option><option value=\"1 month\">1 month<\/option><option value=\"2 - 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