Personalised Body Contouring Surgery

Body contouring surgery is designed to improve body shape by removing excess fat and skin while restoring natural body proportions. These procedures can help address changes that occur following pregnancy, significant weight loss or the natural ageing process, particularly when healthy eating and regular exercise alone have not achieved the desired contour.

Dr Namal Munasinghe offers a range of body contouring procedures, including liposuction and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), with every treatment plan tailored to the patient's individual anatomy, lifestyle and goals.

Body contouring surgery is intended to improve body contour rather than achieve significant weight loss and is most suitable for patients who are close to their ideal body weight.

Which Procedure Is Right for You?

Although liposuction and abdominoplasty are often discussed together, they treat different problems.

Liposuction

Liposuction removes localised fat deposits that remain despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

It is best suited to patients who:

• Have stubborn fat deposits

• Have good skin elasticity

• Are close to their ideal body weight

• Wish to improve body contour

Common treatment areas include:

• Abdomen

• Waist and flanks

• Hips

• Thighs

• Back

• Arms

• Chin and neck

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Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen while repairing separation of the abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis) where appropriate.

It is commonly performed following:

• Pregnancy

• Significant weight loss

• Age-related skin laxity

A tummy tuck may improve:

• Loose abdominal skin

• Abdominal muscle separation

• Lower abdominal stretch marks

• Overall abdominal contour

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Can Liposuction and Abdominoplasty Be Combined?

Yes.

Many patients benefit from combining liposuction with abdominoplasty to achieve a more comprehensive body contour.

This combination may:

• Improve waist definition

• Remove excess abdominal skin

• Repair separated abdominal muscles

• Remove stubborn fat deposits

• Create a smoother abdominal contour

Whether combined surgery is appropriate depends on your individual anatomy and goals.

Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr Namal Munasinghe will assess:

• Your areas of concern

• Skin quality

• Fat distribution

• Muscle separation

• Weight stability

• Previous pregnancies

• Medical history

• Lifestyle

Following a detailed assessment, he will discuss the treatment options most appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Recovery

Recovery varies depending on the procedure performed.

Following body contouring surgery, patients should expect:

• Swelling and bruising

• Temporary activity restrictions

• Compression garments for several weeks

• Gradual return to normal daily activities

• Regular follow-up appointments

Detailed recovery instructions will be provided before and after surgery.

Potential Risks

All surgery carries potential risks.

Potential complications may include:

• Bleeding

• Infection

• Fluid collection (seroma)

• Delayed wound healing

• Scarring

• Temporary or permanent changes in skin sensation

• Contour irregularities

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

• Pulmonary embolism (rare)

• Need for revision surgery

These risks, together with the benefits and limitations of surgery, will be discussed in detail during your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is body contouring a weight loss procedure?

No. Body contouring is designed to improve body shape rather than achieve significant weight loss.

Can liposuction tighten loose skin?

Liposuction removes fat but does not significantly tighten loose skin. Patients with significant skin laxity may benefit from abdominoplasty.

Will body contouring remove stretch marks?

Stretch marks located within the skin removed during abdominoplasty may be eliminated. Stretch marks outside this area generally remain, although their appearance may improve.

Can I have both procedures at the same time?

Many patients are suitable for combined liposuction and abdominoplasty. This will depend on your individual circumstances and surgical goals.

Why Choose Dr Namal Munasinghe?

Dr Namal Munasinghe is an Australian-trained Specialist Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon providing body contouring surgery in Berwick and Mulgrave.

He believes in delivering personalised, evidence-based care and takes the time to understand each patient's goals, explain all treatment options and support them throughout their surgical journey. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, with an emphasis on patient safety, informed decision-making and achieving balanced, natural body proportions.