Up to 50% of the abdominal skin can be removed making those unwanted bulges, as well as any stretch marks, a thing of the past. As part of the surgery, the belly button can also be reshaped and any scars will be hidden subtly below the underwear line.
To perform the surgery, a number of techniques are possible, Elena deciding upon the best course of action only after a detailed consultation with the patient, conversation with them and medical examination.
Elena prides herself on always holding detailed, thorough consultations, these then followed up by a second consultation.
Nobody undertakes cosmetic surgery lightly and it should only be proceeded with if the prospective patient is fully informed, all details have been discussed and there is agreement between surgeon and patient that surgery is a good course of action.
If surgery is undertaken, results are then seen quickly. The surgery itself typically takes two to three hours, after which a night or two spent in hospital is usual – this no hardship at the Winfield.
Full recovery is usually within two to three months.