Am I Eligible

Criteria for Abdominoplasty at NEWLS- General Comments

Mr Anthony Clough performs abdominoplasty primarily on bariatric (weight loss surgery) patients who have debilitating symptoms from their abdominal "apron" of loose skin which often develops in association with weight loss
Occasionally patients may be considered who have lost significant amounts of weight with diet and exercise programmes alone and have symptoms from their "apron" such as rashes, swelling, redness, back pain or difficulties with personal hygiene
Women seeking removal of loose abdominal skin after pregnancy for cosmetic purposes only are encouraged to seek advice from a plastic surgeon rather than a bariatric surgeon

Criteria for Abdominoplasty at NEWLS - Specifics

At least 12 months need to have passed after bariatric surgery
Weight loss needs to have stabilised for at least 6 weeks. Usually about 18 months after bariatric surgery
The amount of weight loss needs to be at least 30 kilograms
There need to be symptoms from the apron apart from cosmetic concerns, such as rashes, sweatiness, itchiness, swelling, infections, back pain, disturbance of walking, difficulties with personal hygiene or sexual difficulties. Mild symptoms can be acceptable
Individual assessment by the surgeon will be carried out in each case and there is no guarantee of proceeding with surgery
Smokers need to commit to cease smoking for one month prior to the procedure
Upfront payment is required in all cases