Before and After (Tummy Tuck) Abdominoplasty
Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney, performs Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, for patients experiencing concerns such as loose or overhanging skin, changes after pregnancy, or significant weight loss.
Below are before and after images of patients who have undergone this procedure with Dr Kernohan.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 1
Extended tummy tuck with flank liposuction and breast fat grafting. Most patients need 3–4 weeks off, with a gradual return to activity. All scars take 9-12 months to reach maturity. Results at 12 months.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 2
This patient had an abdominoplasty with flank liposuction. Surgery took 2.5 hours, with a one-night hospital stay and one drain removed before discharge. Most patients take 3–4 weeks off work and return to light exercise around 6 weeks. Scars generally take 9–12 months to mature. After photo 3 months.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 3
Extended abdominoplasty, repair of paraumbilical hernia, 9cm divarication repair, Lateral Vaser liposuction. Operating time: 3.5 hours 2 2-night stay. 1 x drain removed before discharge. After photo was taken at 4 months.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 4
Extended abdominoplasty and flank liposuction. Performed under general anaesthetic. Typical time off work 2-3 weeks. Hospital stay 1-2 nights. 8 months post-op.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 5
Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty with 360° liposuction and bra strap resections performed as a single procedure with a 2-night stay. Drain removed before discharge. Results shown at 6 weeks post-op.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 6
Extended abdominoplasty with flank liposuction, performed over 3.5 hours with a 1-night hospital stay. Results shown at 3 months post-op.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 7
Extended abdominoplasty with back liposuction, performed over 3.5 hours with a 1-night stay and one drain removed before discharge. Results shown at 7 weeks and 5 months post-op.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 8
Extended abdominoplasty with back liposuction, performed over 3.5 hours with a 1-night stay and one drain removed before discharge. Results shown at 7 weeks and 5 months post-op.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 9
Abdominoplasty + reduction of anterior chest tissue + free nipple grafts, Inner thigh reduction, 2 night stay, 6.5 hour operating time.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 10
Abdominoplasty with repair of rectus diastasis and umbilical hernia.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 11
Mini abdominoplasty with repair of rectus divarication, umbilical reposition, repair of umbilical hernia.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 12
Extended abdominoplasty + repair of umbilical hernia.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 13
Abdominoplasty with repair of rectus divarication.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 14
Extended abdominoplasty.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 15
Corsett abdominoplasty + bilateral brachioplasty.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 16
Fleur – de Lis Abdominoplasty and liposuction.
Abdominoplasty Before and After Gallery – Patient 17
Bilateral Breast Reduction, Bra Strap Resection+ Completion of 360 Abdo with flank liposuction.
Disclaimer: All surgical or invasive procedures carry risks. Outcomes can vary between individuals due to factors such as age, anatomy, general health, lifestyle, weight changes, and post-operative care. We encourage you to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner before proceeding.
