5 Best Clinics in Singapore for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Sweng Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery is one of the best plastic surgery clinics in Singapore. It is located at a unique complex that comprises a medical centre, a hospital, a hotel, and a spa.

The Consultant Surgeon Dr Ng Siew Weng is highly qualified and fully accredited by the Ministry of Health in Singapore. He received his training on Plastic surgery in South Korea and continues to be active in the field of research.

Dr Ng Siew Weng is accredited to perform surgery at Farrer Park Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Parkway East Hospital.

Highlights:

TUMMY TUCK SERVICES

Sweng Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery offers the following tummy tuck services:

1. Conventional Abdominoplasty (Conventional Tummy Tuck)

An incision is made above the pubic area that extends to the hip bones to create the working field to the surgeon. During this procedure, a large amount of excess skin and fat is removed from the abdomen before the tightening of the muscle.

2. Mini Abdominoplasty

This is a minimal to moderate removal of skin and fat just below the umbilicus. During the procedure, a short incision is made above the pubic hairline.

3. Fleur De Lis

The procedure involves the vertical and horizontal removal of skin and fat. An incision is made above the pubic hairline and extends to the hipbones as well as vertically.

4. Belt Abdominoplasty

Excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen, hips, and back.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• MBBS (Singapore)
• FRCS (Edinburgh)
• FAMS (Plastic Surgery)
• Dlp Pract Derm (Wales, UK),
• Grad Dip (FP) Derm,
• Grad Dip Basic Ultrasonography
• Grad Dip Occ Med

 LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

• English
• Mandarin

Dr Marco Faria Correa Plastic Surgery is conveniently located at the heart of Singapore’s medical district in Novena.

The lead Plastic Surgeon at the clinic is Dr Marco, who is a specialist not only in Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic treatments but also in reconstructive procedures.

This internationally trained surgeon is fully certified in Robotic procedures and he performed his first Robotic Abdominoplasty (Robotic Tummy Tuck) in 2015.

Dr Marco holds memberships from numerous international societies of Plastic Surgery and is accredited to perform surgeries at Parkway East Hospital, Gleneagles, Farrer Park, and Thomson Medical among others.

Highlights:

TUMMY TUCK SERVICES

Dr Marco Faria Correa Plastic Surgery offers the following services:

1. Robotic Abdominoplasty

Robotic surgery is performed using a machine known as Da Vinci Surgical System. During the procedure, the surgeon controls the robotic arms with his fingers resulting in utmost precision.

The advantages of this procedure are:

• Minimal risk of infection
• A faster recovery period
• The procedure does not involve the removal of skin.

2. Endoscopic Abdominoplasty

The use of an endoscope to perform a tummy tuck means smaller incisions and fewer scars. The instrument allows the surgeon to view internal structures resulting in favourable results.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• ISAPS
• IPRAS
• Asia Pacific Hernia Society
• TMSBCP (Brazil)
• SAPS
• SBMR

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

• English
• Indonesian
• Portuguese
• Mandarin

The Plastic Surgery Practice is a boutique plastic surgery clinic located at Novena Medical Center. It offers cosmetic and reconstructive surgery as well as non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

The clinic specializes in body contouring procedures including abdominoplasty, liposuction, and breast augmentation.

Dr Andrew Tay is the consultant plastic surgeon at the clinic. He is a graduate of the National University of Singapore and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr Tay was trained in the field of plastic surgery at Singapore General Hospital. He also underwent further training at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland.

Highlights:

TUMMY TUCK SERVICES

The Plastic Surgery Practice provides patients with two different types of tummy tuck:

1. Full Tummy Tuck

Standard full abdominoplasty; the incision is created from hip to hip in the abdomen and around the navel.

2. Mini Tummy Tuck: Also known as partial abdominoplasty; the incision is shorter and recovery time is faster.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), National University of Singapore
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Plastic Surgery)
• Registered Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Singapore Medical Council
• Member, Singapore Association of Plastic Surgeons
• Member, Singapore Society of Cosmetic (Aesthetic) Surgeons
• Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Visiting Consultant, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

• English
• Mandarin

Allure Plastic Surgery is where you can enjoy the service of Dr Samuel Ho, a Singapore Ministry of Health fully accredited Plastic Surgeon.

Dr Ho acquired part of his experience whilst working alongside leading plastic surgeons in Korea. He is dedicated to restoring the bodies of his patients to help them feel good about themselves.

Besides, Dr Samuel Ho is a plastic surgeon with a passion for research. He is one of the surgeons who contributed to Grabb’s Encyclopaedia of Flaps, a plastic surgery textbook. 

Highlights:

TUMMY TUCK SERVICES

Allure Plastic Surgery offers the following services:

1. Mini Abdominoplasty

The mini tummy tuck is popular with post-pregnancy mothers. It eliminates the excess skin and fat that occurs as a result of childbirth. The procedure has the advantage of a short hidden scar. In addition, it eliminates sagging skin.

2. Full Abdominoplasty

The full tummy tuck results in a long scar and it is usually combined with liposuction for the best results. Patients who have lost a great deal of weight are good candidates for this procedure. In addition, a belt lipectomy can be performed to remove excess skin from the sides and the back.

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• MBBS (Singapore)
• MMed (General Surgery)
• MRCS (Edinburgh)
• FAMS (Plastic Surgery)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

• English
• Mandarin
• Malay
• Indonesian

The Clifford Surgery’s consultant physician is a reputable plastic surgeon, Dr Timothy Shim.

Dr Shim is a reconstructive surgeon by training but also specializes in aesthetic medicine. He is skilled in high definition liposuction and abdominoplasty amongst other fields.

Dr Shim started out in the public health sector and worked at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. In addition, he was a lecturer at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Dr Shim completed his training in super microsurgery at the University of Tokyo Hospital.

Highlights:

TUMMY TUCK SERVICES

The Clifford Clinic offers the following services:

1. Mini Tuck Incision

The operation is confined to the area below the navel where loose skin is removed. Liposuction is employed to remove excess fat. This procedure is effective for eliminating poorly healed scars and stretch marks.

In addition, the advantages of a mini tuck are that the scars are small, it is less costly and the recovery period is shorter.

2. Full Tummy Tuck

The whole abdominal wall is involved in this procedure. It is recommended for cases where the skin and muscles are significantly lax. This is an invasive procedure with a downtime of 3-6 weeks. Hospitalization is necessary and the procedure will result in a few visible scars. 

DOCTOR PROFILE:

• FAMS (plastic surgery)
• MMED (surgery)
• MBBS (Singapore)
• MRCS (Edinburgh)

LANGUAGE SPOKEN:

• English
• Mandarin