Dr Samer Elia HaberPLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
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UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Tummy tuck and body lift

Options for discussing excess skin and changes in body shape, including after weight loss.

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WITHDr Samer Elia Haber

Consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon · Al Khobar

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A CONVERSATION COMES FIRST

What does the assessment consider?

Excess skin may remain after weight changes or pregnancy. A tummy tuck differs from liposuction, and body-lift surgery may address other areas after assessment. The discussion should include the procedure's limits, scars, and future weight or pregnancy plans.

An approach to fit the details.

Your goals and individual assessment guide the plan.

  • Tummy tuck and abdominal contouring.

  • Circumferential body lift of the abdomen and back (belt lift).

  • Arm lift and thigh lift.

  • Excess-skin surgery after major weight loss.

SELECTED RESULTS

The difference is in the details.

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2 cases

BEFORE YOU VIEW

Sensitive medical photographs

This section contains real before-and-after photographs that may show intimate areas of the body. These images are intended for female patients considering medical care.

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Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty · case one

Start with the details that matter to you. Discuss them with Dr Haber to understand the options suited to your own features.

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Individual results vary.

How to read clinical photographs

Make an informed decision.

Could this be right for you?

  • Weight stability is an important consideration after major weight loss.
  • Discuss health, nutrition, smoking, pregnancy plans or further weight loss before choosing timing.

Risks and limits

Examples for discussion, not a complete list. Risks depend on the procedure and your health. Discuss your individual risks and alternatives, including no treatment.

  • Fluid collection, bleeding or infection.
  • Widened scars, impaired healing or loss of skin.
  • Altered sensation, contour irregularity or remaining laxity.
  • Venous blood clots that can travel to the lungs, alongside anaesthetic risks.

Care continues after your procedure.

Recovery and follow-up

  1. Incisions may require dressings and temporary drains; ask for clear wound-care and bathing instructions.

  2. Discuss bending, lifting and strain on incisions, together with safe movement; instructions vary by the areas treated.

This information helps you prepare for a consultation. It does not determine suitability or replace a medical examination.

Room for your questions.

You do not need to have made a decision before your consultation.

Questions worth asking

  • Which areas are my priority?
  • Should one area be addressed, or should a staged plan be discussed?
  • How do future plans affect timing?

Frequently asked questions

Will a tummy tuck remove all stretch marks?

No. Only marks within skin that is removed may be affected.

Are results guaranteed or identical to the photographs?

No result is guaranteed. Anatomy and healing vary from person to person. Case photographs and simulations are not a promise of your outcome.

What about recovery and returning to work?

This depends on the procedure, your health and your work. Discuss expected downtime, restrictions, follow-up and when to seek urgent advice before scheduling treatment.

Further medical reading: ASPS — Tummy Tuck · ASPS — Body Contouring · ASPS — Tummy Tuck / Safety · ASPS — Tummy Tuck / Recovery · ASPS — Tummy Tuck / Candidates · ASPS — Body Contouring / Safety · ASPS — Body Contouring / Recovery · ASPS — Body Contouring / Candidates

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