My Shape Back

An abdominoplasty, week by week, from the decision through the long recovery.

A tummy tuck, week by week, as it really went.

Tummy Tuck Resources

We point readers to authoritative, independent organisations for tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and body-contouring information. The sources below publish reliable, evidence-based guidance, and they are a good place to check anything you read here against an independent voice.

Tummy tuck and cosmetic surgery

  • NHS, Cosmetic procedures: tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), a plain overview of the operation, risks, and recovery (UK).
  • BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons), patient information and a register of qualified aesthetic surgeons.
  • ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), patient resources on abdominoplasty and finding a board-certified surgeon (US).

Surgical standards and choosing a surgeon

  • BAPRAS (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), professional standards and patient information.
  • General Medical Council (GMC), to check a doctor’s registration and any conditions (UK).
  • NHS, Choosing who will do your cosmetic procedure, guidance on questions to ask and red flags.

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