03. Cosmetic & Reconstructive
Body Surgery
Body procedures are often considered after pregnancy, substantial weight change, or injury. They are operations, not a substitute for medical management of weight or health, and they are not appropriate for everyone. Stability of weight, general health and realistic expectations are central to whether surgery should be considered at all.
Before a consultation
It helps to have thought about the following. None of it is required, and none of it needs to be sent to us in advance.
- 01Whether your weight and health have been stable, and for how long.
- 02Smoking, medical conditions and medications that affect wound healing.
- 03The extent and permanence of scars, which are an unavoidable part of these operations.
- 04The recovery required, including time away from work, lifting and exercise.
What the appointment covers
- Whether surgery is the right step now, later, or not at all
- Which areas can and cannot be addressed, and in what sequence
- Scar position, healing and long-term appearance
- Risks, recovery variability and alternatives
Risks and limitations
Body procedures are among the more substantial operations in plastic surgery. Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collection, wound healing problems, blood clots, contour irregularity, altered sensation, and visible permanent scarring. Individual risk depends on health, anatomy and the specific operation.
Next step
The only way to know whether an operation is appropriate for you is an individual assessment. An enquiry does not commit you to anything and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship.
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