Body Contouring

Body contouring surgery is a highly effective treatment for those who have lost large amounts of weight whether through diet and exercise or weight loss surgery. To lose significant amounts of weight is an amazing achievement that requires tremendous willpower and commitment. Many people that have successfully undergone massive weight loss are unable to achieve an optimum aesthetic appearance. This is because of the potentially large amount of resulting skin laxity from massive weight loss. Loose redundant skin folds do not improve with physical exercise and is even likely to worsen the appearance of the body. Extra skin also prevents clothes from fitting correctly and loose skin folds in the thigh region can rub on each other which makes physical exercise difficult or even impossible.

Body contouring surgery refers to a highly specialised set of surgical procedures which are used to address the skin laxity and residual fat deposits left after massive weight loss. At Centre for Surgery, our specialist body contouring surgeons customise all treatments to meet every patients treatment goals. Comprehensive body contouring may involve a number of procedures either in the same sitting or staging procedures to allow the body to heal more effectively.

Body contouring procedures performed at Centre for Surgery:

• Liposuction
• Abdominoplasty
• Arm lift
• Thigh lift
• Bra line back lift
• Buttock lift
• Breast lift
• Gynecomastia

Body Contouring Expected Results

• An improvement in body size and shape
• Improved ability to wear well-fitting clothes
• A reduction in skin laxity and loose tissue
• Removal of localised fat deposits with liposuction
• Abdominoplasty can flatten the abdominal contour
• Tightening of the skin through removal of excess skin

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Based on 85 reviews.

Aisha N

16/04/2021

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Would highly recommend Centre for Surgery. Very professional staff who supported me through my entire journey from initial consultation to the procedure. Always on hand to answer any questions I had and thoroughly explained the procedure and associated risks to ensure I was well-informed.

Tache Dill

13/04/2021

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Amazing, exceptional, professional and quality service! From the initial request for more information until the day of procedure and after the procedure. The constant calls and emails from the team made me feel as if I was relevant and showed me that my business was important to them. Dr. Mitakos, Carolyn, Samira and Natalie (recovery nurse) OUTSTANDING, OUTSTANDING, OUTSTANDING!!! Dr. Mitakos was thorough and made sure to be honest about the procedure and my results. It’s been a week post-op and I’m in love! Even with swelling in some areas!! I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr. He was very professional, kind and genuine. Carolyn, Samira and Natalie are angel sent! They were so kind, caring and ensured that I was well taken care of days leading up to the surgery, on the day of surgery and during recovery. I would recommend Centre for Surgery to anyone who wants to get surgery to feel better about themselves.

Jacop Coxy

04/04/2021

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Amazing service from start to finish, extremely professional staff and surgeons. Special thanks to my Consultant Plastic Surgeon Dr Ertan Erel was brilliant and made me feel so calm and confident from the moment we met through my consultation . He is definitally second to none.. I would recommend Centre for Surgery in a heart beat.

Stacey Harris

02/04/2021

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Recommend highly!! Always wanted a breast augmentation and never had the nerve to go through with it. Until i got Recommended center for surgery and spoke to carolyn and the ball got rolling 🙂 meeting dr tillo for a couple consultation made me certain i wanted it and i would be in great hands. The day of the surgery i was nervous but having such a great support team from the nurses and care team was a massive relaxation. And the aftercare is amazing. They check in with you every over day and i could contact them if needed for anything. I could name so many great people that helped me throughout my journey but dr tillo is amazing with what he does. And carolyn was and still is the best person to organise and help me with everything throughtout.

Hayley Norman

01/04/2021

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Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. I have been looked after the whole way through the process, from initial conversations, consultation, to having my surgery and being looked after by the brilliant aftercare team. I could not recommend Dr Omar Tillo enough, lovely surgeon who was honest with me throughout and made me feel so comfortable.

Domenico Betti

24/03/2021

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Really wonderful experience, Jasmin the receptionist was very helpful and sweet she assisted me throughout my appointments, bookings and payment. The day of my surgery I was extremely nervous and very anxious, I was booked in for upper eyelid surgery ( Blepharoplasty ) First I was met with the lovely Gregory who I could not have asked for such a lovely kind person to be the Surgeons right hand man, he made me feel at ease straight away and as comfortable as possible. I then met my Surgeon Dr Ertan Erel who was also wonderful ( I had previously met him 2 weeks before for my consultation) I had a instant liking to him and felt comfortable with him performing the procedure on me. I had the treatment with Local anesthetic so I was fully awake and aware of what was going on, again I was extremely nervous and felt like I was having a small mini panic attack when we started but both Dr Ertan Erel and his assistant Gregory both made me feel at ease and as relaxed as they possibly could, we even had some 80s music on that helped to calm me down, Gregory was holding my hand the majority of the time and was having a chat with me that made me feel so relaxed, I could not have asked for 2 lovely men to have worked on me. Both the Surgeon and his assistant are as important as each other when you have a very nervous patient like myself. I have not had any complications since leaving the clinic and so far I am really so happy I can already see the amazing results. Dr Ertan returned my call back two days later to make sure everything was ok and how I was getting on ( that was very reassuring ) Very exited to get my stitches out in a few days. I could not give less than 5 stars so thank you very much. I will definitely be recommending. Verity.

Emma Howes

24/03/2021

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Well where do I begin. So I am 6week post surgery and I couldn’t be happier with my results. I done endless research on the procedure I wanted doing and where is best in England and Centre for surgery was the strongest contender and I felt super confident in the reviews and before and after photos they have online. So my journey started when I emailed centre for surgery for more information about liposuction and fat transfer with Dr Antonios Mitsakos. I then was contacted by Yasmin, she called me for a chat about what I’m after and to discuss options etc. She was incredible with getting my consultation and day of surgery booked as soon as she could and was on the end of the phone with any questions you had any time of day. As a first point of call Yasmin set a very high standard for the company and I was confident in my choice. I went for my consultation with Dr Antonios Mitsakos to discuss the procedure in much more depth, he went though all the risks, told me all the information I needed, we looked at my body to see if it’s something he would be happy to do for me and went through all the aftercare I would need to do as well. We went through my medicals and talked about previous surgery I already had. He was so professional so informative that I literally wanted the surgery there and then. I left super happy and excited for my surgery date that was booked in. Before my surgery date I got phone call to go through all the paperwork and guidelines I had to follow and all the prep I needed to do before hand, I was told what garments were best to purchase and all the necessary bits I needed to by prior to the day. That support team were amazing and also answered any questions I had. So the day of my Surgery came and I was so calm but excited because I felt my care already had been great so I knew I was in safe hands. I had my nurse meet me to go through all medicals again, she helped me get prepared and dressed for the op and get everything ready. I then met my anaesthetist to also went through my medicals and asked all the relevant questions, gave me my pre meds and told me what he will be doing. I was super confident and he was very reassuring. Then Dr Antonios Mitsakos had my final chat before surgery checking everything through with me, confirming what he was going to do and where he was removing the unwanted fat and where he was going to transfer it too. He made me feel super comfortable and confident that I was in the right hands. I went into that theatre room a woman so unhappy with her body and when I woke up I was a new woman physically and mentally. Every single day for 2 weeks after my op I had a phone call to check in that I was doing ok and if I have any issues or concerns. The support team were absolutely amazing. I’ve just had my 6 week post op appointment with Dr Antonios, he again showed me my before photos and took new after photos and honestly the results are unreal. He has given me the body confidence I have never ever had and I can’t thank him enough for his amazing skills and the transformation he has achieved. Thankyou so much to all of you that looked after me though out this whole procedure and a special Thankyou to Dr Antonios for changing my confidence, my body and my life. I’ll be back again for more.

Maxim

03/03/2021

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The service has been so far excellent and is highly recommended to anyone.

Julia Low

20/02/2021

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I recently had surgery here and would definitely recommend, from initial contact from Carolyn to the aftercare I received was exceptional, Carolyn was very helpful and informative and answered all my questions - even the silly ones late at night! Dr Tillo was very knowledgable, professional and welcoming at the same time and put me at ease about the procedure, it’s still early but so far I’m pleased with the results

Body contouring procedures can be extensive undertakings and it is important that patient selection is meticulous to ensure good results. Ideal candidates include:

• Those who have massive weight loss either from weight loss surgery or less commonly diet and exercise
• Moderate to severe skin laxity affecting many body regions
• Has reached their ideal weight and without any fluctuations in weight
• Does not have medical conditions that may affect recovery after surgery
• Patients should be non-smokers to reduce the risk of wound healing complications.

Benefits of body reshaping procedures:

• Abdomen
• Upper arms
• Buttocks and thighs
• Back
• Breasts or chest

Our surgeons perform all body reshaping procedures at our own specialist day surgery facilities in central London and Watford. Body contouring surgery is performed under TIVA general anaesthesia for optimum comfort. We are one of the few providers in the UK to perform body contouring as an outpatient or day case. This means you will be admitted and discharged on the same day allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home. Day case surgery has been shown to result in better postoperative outcomes compared with traditional inpatient surgery with an overnight stay. Where a number of different body contouring procedures are planned, such as abdominoplasty combined with a thigh and buttock lift then we would always recommend a staged approach both for optimal safety and best results. Body reshaping procedures can take anywhere from two to five hours.

Types of Procedures:

Upper Body Procedures

• Bra line back lift
• Breast lift
• Gynecomastia removal
• Arm lift
• Liposuction

Lower Body Procedures

• Abdominoplasty
• Buttock lift
• Thigh lift
• Liposuction

At Centre for Surgery, our surgeons strongly believe that the outcome of any cosmetic surgery procedure including body reshaping surgery is optimised with following all of the surgeon’s pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions.

What tests may I need before surgery?

We always strive to go above and beyond to make sure all our patients are optimally prepared for breast lift surgery – physically, mentally and emotionally.

Depending on the procedure, the average time taken for recovery is usually about 10-14 days. More extensive surgery means patients may need to take a longer period of time off work. It is normal to experience a mild or moderate amount of discomfort but this will be minimised with a course of prescription strength painkillers which your surgeon will prescribe for you. It is recommended to have a responsible adult to provide support during the first week of your recovery. You should aim to build up activities slowly and avoiding doing too much too soon. Lifting of heavy weights should be avoided for six weeks. Any bruising usually settles after 5-7 days. Postoperative swelling commonly occurs and the application of a well fitting compression garment will help to minimise swelling. Compression garments should be worn for the full six weeks for best healing. Many body contouring procedures produce results that can be seen immediately such as a tummy tuck and the results will continue to improve as the bruising and swelling settles.

There are a number of factors which will determine the overall cost of your body contouring procedure and the final quotation will be given after a face to face consultation with your specialist plastic surgeon.