BODY LIFT

You will need to see Dr Hadi twice. The first consult takes you through the operation as well as expected results. The second consult is at no extra cost to you and runs through things again. All risks and benefits will be discussed with you and treatment will be tailored to your needs and your body shape.

When you decide to proceed, there are a few things you can do to prepare.

• Eat healthily by avoiding excessively fatty foods, and foods high in sugar.
• Stop smoking as this significantly increases complications rates. You cannot smoke for 6 weeks prior, and 6 weeks after surgery.
• Stop all blood thinners unless previously discussed with Dr Hadi. Please stop any over the counter medications that might thin the blood such as fish oil, krill oil and ginseng. Please check any over the counter medications to see whether they contain these ingredients.
• Shower the night before, or the morning of surgery with an antibacterial soap These reduce the bacteria living on the skin and there is evidence it reduces chance of infection.
• Fast (do not eat anything) at least 6 hours prior to surgery. You will be given a time from the Hospital.
• Please wear loose, comfortable, dark clothing and please remove all jewellery.

The operation takes 3-6 hours with a recovery time of around two weeks with a complete recovery time of one month. An abdominal binder is sometimes needed to help reduce swelling. Drains are placed for the first 1-2 weeks until serous fluid output is reduced. You cannot shower while the drains are in and you will have oral antibiotics to prevent infection.

The operation is performed under general anaesthetic. You will be looked after by a Specialist Anaesthetist throughout your operation. Our preferred hospital is Kareena Private Hospital.

You will need to stay in hospital for two to four nights.

You will be given antibiotic tablets and pain relief tablets to take home so that you can be comfortable.

You will be given Dr Hadi’s number to contact her if you have any concerns or questions post operatively.

Your wound is closed in layers with dissolvable sutures.

Post operatively the wounds will be dressed with comfeel.

This will be changed to brown tape at the two-week mark. Tape needs to be applied for 2 weeks, but may be needed for 12 weeks. This tape is changed weekly. You can shower over the tape and blow dry if needed. Once the tape is finished we apply a scar gel twice a day for 2 months.

You need to protect the scar from sun exposure for at least 6 months post operatively. This can be achieved by taping or applying sunscreen.

You can shower 2 days post surgery.

This will be provided to you. It is an abdominal binder. This needs to be worn for 6 weeks.

After the surgery, you might find it more comfortable to walk a little bent at the waist for 1-2 days. You can then slowly straighten up. When you are sitting in a chair, make sure you straighten your back completely to prevent back pain.

The drains are removed a few days after surgery. The drain is removed when it produces less than 30ml per day.

You can do a gentle walk from 2 weeks post op. Allow around 6 weeks before returning to heavy exercise

You can go back to work after one to two weeks depending on how physically demanding your job is.

You will not be able to drive for the first 24 hours after your procedure.  You may drive as soon as it is comfortable to do so, and you can press on the peddles without feeling pain. This is a minimum of one week, but can be two weeks.

As a minimum, you will be seen by Dr Hadi after surgery, at two weeks, at six weeks and twelve months after surgery. This is so that you can have the best possible outcome.

Please call the Swan Clinic on 9526-6885 following your surgery to ensure we have booked all your follow up appointments.

As our patient at the Swan Clinic, you will be well looked after and can always count on our honesty as we always have your wellbeing in mind.

Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.

• Bruising
• Swelling
• Bleeding or collection of blood sometimes requiring more surgery
• Infection
• Scars – widened, uneven, darker, poor scarring, scar migration
• Bulges
• Numbness
• Clots in the legs
• Asymmetry
• Seroma: fluid collection in tummy requiring aspiration
• Belly button not being exactly in the midline, abnormal belly button shape
• Change in buttock shape

We will strive to do our best to avoid and prevent any complications. At the Swan Clinic, you will be well looked after and can always count on our honesty as we always have your wellbeing in mind.

Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.