Tummy tuck
Loose abdominal skin
A tummy tuck removes excess abdominal skin and may address abdominal wall laxity. It leaves a scar and is not a weight-loss operation.
Read the tummy tuck guide
Dr. Elsayed AbdelbakiPLASTIC SURGERYBody contouring in the UAE
A fuller area, loose skin and reduced volume are different concerns. Body contouring may remove localised fat, remove excess skin or add volume to a selected area. Start with the change that matters most, then consider health, weight stability, scars and recovery alongside the expected shape.
Start with what you want to change
Compare the purpose and limits of each option. An examination determines which, if any, is suitable for you.
Prepare for a practical consultation
Bring your weight history, medicines and details of previous surgery. Discuss smoking or nicotine use, nutrition and future pregnancy plans where relevant. Ask what the proposed operation can change, where scars will be and whether treating different areas in stages would be more appropriate.
Arrange recovery before arranging travel
Plan help at home, time away from work and access to follow-up. Recovery varies with the area and extent of surgery. Discuss bleeding, infection, fluid collections, wound-healing problems and blood-clot risks, as well as procedure-specific complications. Obtain individual guidance on movement, exercise and travel.
Questions to bring to your consultation
How do I choose between liposuction and a tummy tuck?
The distinction is mainly fat versus excess skin and abdominal wall laxity. Examination determines which concern is present; photographs cannot establish the full plan.
Should I lose weight before body contouring?
These operations do not replace weight management. Discuss a sustainable, stable weight and nutritional health before deciding when to proceed, especially after substantial weight loss.
A consultation starts with your priorities
Describe what bothers you, your medical history and the time you can allow for recovery. An examination helps establish whether surgery is suitable, which options are reasonable and whether treatment should be staged. Ask about scars, complications, follow-up and the full cost before making a decision.
These guides help you prepare. They do not replace an individual medical assessment or promise a particular result.