Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and extended body contouring procedures performed by specialist plastic surgeon Dr Geoffrey Barnett FRACS at Hawthorn East, Melbourne. Procedures include standard and mini abdominoplasty, post-weight-loss body lift, and skin fold reduction for patients who have lost significant volume. Rectus diastasis repair included where indicated.

Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery in Melbourne's Hawthorn East suburb offers abdominoplasty and body contouring procedures under the expertise of Dr Geoffrey Barnett MBBS FRACS, a specialist plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience and membership in the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Abdominoplasty — commonly referred to as a tummy tuck — addresses the skin laxity, excess subcutaneous fat, and rectus abdominis diastasis (separation of the midline abdominal muscles) that commonly persist after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or ageing, and that cannot be improved through diet and exercise alone. The standard full abdominoplasty involves a horizontal incision placed at or below the bikini line, removal of a horizontal ellipse of excess lower abdominal skin, repair of the underlying muscle diastasis, and repositioning of the umbilicus through a newly created navel opening to achieve a natural position on the tightened abdominal skin. A mini abdominoplasty — with a shorter incision and no umbilicoplasty — is offered for patients with limited skin excess confined to the region below the navel. For patients who have undergone significant weight loss, including following bariatric surgery, an extended body lift or skin fold reduction (panniculectomy) procedure addresses the apron of excess skin (pannus) that folds over the groin and can cause hygiene difficulties, skin infections, and postural discomfort. In Australia, Medicare may provide a partial rebate for panniculectomy where the skin fold is causing documented dermatitis, infections, or physical impairment — Dr Barnett's team advises patients on eligibility at consultation. All abdominoplasty procedures at the Melbourne clinic include rectus diastasis repair where present, with post-operative compression garment and care protocols provided. Hospital, anaesthesia, and theatre fees apply in addition to the surgeon's fee.