Abdominoplasty

A surgical operation to remove excess skin and fat around the tummy, as well as repair separated muscles of the wall. Also known as a tummy tuck.

Ablative

Resurfacing treatments that erase the top layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis) to variable degrees.

Anaesthesia

The use of a medication or drug to temporarily remove sensation.

Apronectomy

A surgical operation to cut away the excess skin and fat around the tummy which hangs over the pubic area, often referred to as an apron of fat (pannus).

Areola

Darker coloured skin around the nipple.