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Woman in activewear with a hand on a lower tummy bulge that has stayed after pregnancy, a common sign of separated stomach muscles

Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair

Tummy tuck with muscle repair treats separated abdominal muscles after pregnancy or weight change. See who it suits and what to expect from surgery.

11 min read

How to get rid of apron belly — Centre for Surgery London

How to Get Rid of Apron Belly

How to get rid of apron belly: causes including weight-loss medication, lifestyle strategies, and treatments from skin tightening to tummy tuck.

11 min read

Woman in a beige top and trousers checking her waist in a bedroom mirror, wondering about loose skin after liposuction

Loose Skin after Liposuction

Loose skin after liposuction depends on skin elasticity and how much fat is removed. Learn what firms up, what helps and when a lift is the better option.

14 min read

360 Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Comparison

360 Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

360 lipo vs tummy tuck: how the two body contouring operations differ, what each treats and how to decide which suits your shape, skin and goals.

9 min read

Do Calf Implants Need To Be Replaced

Do Calf Implants Need To Be Replaced?

Do calf implants need to be replaced? How long solid silicone calf implants last, when removal or replacement is needed, and what happens if it is.

9 min read

Calf Augmentation with Fat London UK

Is Calf Augmentation with Fat Worth It?

Is calf augmentation with fat worth it? How fat grafting to the calves works, how much volume survives, why a second session is common, and who it suits.

8 min read

Person relaxing at home with legs elevated during calf implant recovery, Centre for Surgery London

Recovery

Calf Implant Recovery and Aftercare

Calf implant recovery: back to desk work in 1–2 weeks and full exercise from about 6 weeks. Week-by-week timeline, stockings, swelling, sleeping and FAQs.

16 min read

Mother discussing a mummy makeover with a BBL with a surgeon during a consultation at a London clinic

Does a Mummy Makeover Include a BBL?

Does a mummy makeover include a BBL? Where a BBL fits, why it is staged 3 to 6 months from a tummy tuck, timing after a baby and recovery with children.

16 min read

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