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Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck in Harrogate

A fleur de lis tummy tuck removes the skin in both horizontal and vertical direction. For those with excess skin due to previous major weight loss or pregnancy where their skin can't be removed simply using a traditional tummy tuck, this type of tummy tuck would be suitable.

You will be treated by a consultant plastic surgeon at our day surgery facility in Harrogate. One consiltant will see you from your initial appointment through to your final follow up appointment.

  • Procedure time: 3 to 4 hours
  • From: £9995
  • Anaesthetic: General
  • Time off work: Around 4 to 6 weeks
  • Day case: Overnight stay
  • Back to showering: After 48 hours
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✦ Overview

What is a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck?

The primary difference between a standard tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and a fleur de lis tummy tuck (abdominolift) is how the additional incision helps the surgeon remove the hanging skin on either side of the abdomen. The horizontal incision on a standard tummy tuck allows removal of the hanging skin on the front of the abdomen.

The addition of the vertical incision gives the surgeon access to tighten the muscle layers and remove the hanging skin on the sides of the abdomen. This is particularly useful after significant weight loss where there has been significant stretching of the abdominal wall tissue on all sides, not just on the front.

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✦ Which is the right tummy tuck procedure for me

Standard, extended or fleur-de-lis: which do you need

Whether you need a standard abdominoplasty, extended abdominoplasty or fleur de lis abdominoplasty depends upon where your excess skin is located. Abdominoplasties can remove skin from side to side or from the lower abdomen. Depending on the location of your excess skin, there are three types of procedures.

Standard tummy tuck

This procedure removes excess skin from the lower abdomen, creating a longer incision horizontally across the abdomen. The best candidate for this surgery would be someone whose excess skin is primarily located at the bottom of their abdomen.

Extended tummy tuck

The extended version removes extra skin from the side of the body, and extends up towards the hip. Therefore, if your skin sags toward the sides, then this could be the better choice.

Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty

Removes excess skin from both sides downward. If your skin has sagged significantly due to extreme weight loss, this could be the best method for you.

NOTE:  There is a downside to this procedure of scarring. A standard and extended abdominoplasty leaves a single horizontal scar while a Fleur De Lis abdominoplasty includes a vertical scar going up the center of the stomach.

However, by removing much more skin than the previous two options, it is a fair trade off for some patients.

✦ Is fleur-de-lis tummy tuck the right procedure for me?

Am I a candidate for a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck

People with loose skin hanging horizontally and vertically in front of them are candidates for a fleur de lis tummy tuck. Specifically:

You have recently lost a lot of weight either by dieting, exercising or undergoing weight loss surgery.

In some cases, loose skin after pregnancy can also benefit from a fleur de lis tummy tuck. However, most individuals who require the use of a vertical cut have experienced major weight loss. Both men and women who experience significant weight loss are equally likely to be suitable candidates for this form of tummy tuck.

How does recovery after fleur-de-lis surgery look like?

  • Many patients require 4-6 weeks away from their jobs and longer time may be needed depending upon the nature of their employment.
  • The first two weeks after surgery can be difficult due to feeling tighter than normal across your abdomen and needing to walk slowly and bend slightly as you recover.
  • You will also wear a compression garment continuously for approximately six weeks.
  • Light walking can begin immediately to decrease the chance of developing a blood clot.
  • Typically, driving begins again by 4 weeks post-op and regular exercise by six weeks.

Week-by-week recovery information can be found at our Standard Tummy Tuck Page.

What are the risks associated with this surgery?

Each surgical procedure has associated risks which you should consider prior to undergoing the procedure.

  • A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck contains all the risks associated with any type of tummy tuck. These include: bleeding, infection, seroma (the accumulation of fluid beneath the skin), loss of sensation in the skin, delayed wound healing and blood clots.
  • An additional risk is present with the vertical incision. This would be the junction of the two incisions located near the bottom of your abdomen. This location is under significant tension therefore this area is at increased risk for delayed wound healing. However, careful closure and adherence to proper wound care will minimize this risk.
Our surgeon will review each of the above mentioned risks as well as how they will be addressed at your pre-operative consultation. Information regarding all risks related to a tummy tuck can be found at our Standard Tummy Tuck Page.
✦ How is fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty done

How the procedure works

A typical fleur de lis tummy tuck procedure can take anywhere from three to four hours under a general anesthetic.

Step 1. Making Incisions

Two incisions will be made. One cut will be made horizontally at the bottom of the stomach and another vertically along the mid-line. These two incisions will form a reverse-T shape. Depending on how much extra skin that needs to be removed, the size of these incision will vary.

Step 2. Repairing the Muscles

After lifting all of the excess skin off of your body, your surgeon will check for diastasis recti, which occurs when your abdominal muscles separate. If this has occurred, the muscles are then sutured or sewn back together and this provides you with a flat appearance inside as well as out.

Step 3. Removing Excess Skin

All remaining extra skin is then removed from both sides; the top and bottom. Your surgeon then pulls the remaining skin together to fit over the tighter muscle mass and repositions your belly button so it sits in its natural position.

Step 4. Closing Up & Drains

Each incision is then closed using sutures that dissolve underneath the skin so there won’t be any need to come in for them to be removed. Some surgeons may also choose to use drainage tubes after surgery. These tubes are usually removed before your first post-operative visit.

✦ An important caveat to be noted

The vertical scar and how it heals

A vertical scar is the honest trade off made for the ability to remove skin that an average tummy tuck can't access.
The trade off is a line that goes vertically through your abdomen and a horizontal line at the bottom.

  1. At first the scar will be raised and red. After 6 to 12 months the scar will flatten out and fade into a lighter colour.
  2. Since the vertical scar will run directly down the center, most of it will be covered by most underwear and swimwear waist bands.
  3. However, depending on the style of your bikinis, some of the top portion of the scar may be visible.
  4. Our doctor will place the incision along the normal midline and close it in multiple layers to make it as smooth as possible.
  5. We will give you instructions on caring for the scars usually applying silicone gel or using special tapes once the area has healed enough, which will help the scarring process occur sooner.

How much does fleur-de-lis tummy
tuck cost in Harrogate?

A fleur de lis tummy tuck at Kliniken will be £9995. This is a fixed price for all patients to pay and not an initial fee that increases in price as time progresses.
This includes

  • Your surgical procedure

  • anaesthesia

  • one nights hospital stay

  • post-operative compression garment

  • aftercare consultations

After you have attended your consultation, we can confirm the final treatment details prior to booking.

ProcedurePricing
Consultation with a consultant plastic surgeon£200
Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck surgery in Harrogate£9995

We are present in these locations. Visit us anywhere.

Performed here

Kliniken Harrogate

Full surgical facility

Local, sedation & general anaesthetic

Your procedure is performed at our Harrogate surgical facility with consultant-led care throughout.

Not at this location

Kliniken Cleckheaton

Minor procedures

Local anaesthetic only

Cleckheaton supports selected local anaesthetic procedures close to home.

Consultations only

Aesthetika, North Anston

Consultation clinic

Consultations only

North Anston is available for consultation appointments before treatment at the appropriate surgical location.

Opening soon

Kliniken Worcester

Opening soon

Local anaesthetic only

Worcester is opening soon and will be updated by procedure once services are confirmed.

✦ Want to see our results

Request private case studies

At Kliniken Harrogate, patient confidentiality is taken seriously. As a consultant led private clinic, we do not publish surgical case studies publicly.

However, if you would like to review before and afters of previous treated patients, we can share relevant case information privately upon request.

To maintain discretion, case studies are provided directly on enquiry.

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✦ Who is my surgeon for fleur-de-lis tummy tuck in Harrogate?

Meet your surgeons at Kliniken

Your fleur-de-lis tummy tuck surgery at Kliniken is performed by Mr Chris Munson and Mr Andrew Kilshaw, both consultant plastic surgeons with subspecialist training in body contouring and aesthetic surgery.

Mr Andrew Kilshaw

Consultant Plastic Surgeon — MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (Plast).
GMC: 7130911

Specialist in aesthetic body contouring including liposuction and combined contouring procedures.

  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Leeds General Infirmary (2024)
  • Dual-trained in plastic and oncoplastic breast surgery
  • TIG Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Fellowship (2023-2024)
  • Breast Microsurgery Fellowship, Leeds Teaching Hospitals (2022-2023)
  • BAAPS mentorship in breast enhancement and body contouring
  • Member of BAPRAS, BAAPS and the Association of Breast Surgery
  • Published author on breast surgery and international conference speaker

Mr Chris Munson

Consultant Plastic Surgeon — MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (Plast).
GMC: 7049201

Specialist in body contouring including liposuction, tummy tuck, arm lift, thigh lift & mommy makeover surgery.

  • Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust (2022)
  • Fellowship at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow
    Dual-fellowship trained in breast cancer surgery and reconstruction
  • Runs a specialist surgery service at Leeds with referrals from across the North of England
  • Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds Medical School
  • Exam writer for the Royal College of Surgeons
  • Runs a specialist plastic surgery course for junior doctors

One of these two surgeons will handle
your fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty and all follow up care.

We do not rotate staff, we do not have junior surgeons take over for senior surgeons after they operate on patients and our consultation teams are always made up of the same surgical team that does the actual work. Therefore the surgeon you see during consultation will be the same one performing surgery on you.

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✦ They came for the procedure, but stayed for our service

Patient experiences at Kliniken

"I had a lipoma near my knee removed, the consultant was so reassuring throughout the whole experience and the aftercare with himself and the nurse was faultless."

Marion Harbron

Minor Surgery

"Called to minor skin surgery and was impressed how easy it was to get an appointment arranged to get surgery carried out."

George kennedy

Minor Surgery

"I recently had a minor surgical procedure with Mr Kilshaw and I am absolutely elated with the results."

Winona W

Minor Surgery

✦ Frequently asked questions

FAQs on fleur-de-lis tummy tuck in Harrogate

Standard Tummy Tucks remove excess skin horizontally with a single horizontal incision and thus produce one horizontal scar. The fleur-de-lis procedure creates an additional vertical incision that will allow you to remove skin from the top down in addition to the side to side approach. This allows those who have lost significant amounts of weight to achieve the best results.

After about 12 months, the vertical scar tends to flatten out significantly and can be barely visible as a fine white or light coloured line. Because the scar lies right down the center of your abdomen, a lot of it will lie underneath your underwear and swimsuits.

During the first couple of weeks post op, you will likely feel some discomfort due to tightness in your abdominal area. However, most people find that their pain is managed effectively with pain medication. People generally start to feel better again by about week three.

Recovery time varies depending on what type of job you have. However, for most people, they need to take approximately 4 to 6 weeks off work. For people who have physically demanding jobs, they may need to take even longer. Typically, you can resume driving again around week 4 and begin exercising again around week 6.

At Kliniken, we offer our fleur-de-lys tummy tuck for £9995. A fixed price which includes all of your treatment costs and consultations. We also offer financing options that enable you to pay for your treatment over easy monthly payments.

No. There is a minimum amount of time required between having weight loss surgery and undergoing a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck. Specifically, surgeons recommend waiting at least 6 to 12 months after you lose enough weight to have the tummy tuck.

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Meet with Mr. Kilshaw or Mr. Munson for about an hour to discuss your goals, review your past medical history & what is realistically possible in terms of results for you.

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