Mum-of-two Jackie is approaching 40 years of age with a spring in her step and a stomach that’s flatter than it was in her 20s.

Jackie always knew she wanted a tummy tuck after her second child but didn’t think it would be so soon after giving birth. She decided on the procedure 10 months after her baby was born.

She explains: “I took advantage of having time to recover at home and having my husband around, as he was working from home at the time.”

Having had two children, and as she got closer to her 40th birthday, Jackie was aware of loose skin on her stomach and a “bit of a pouch” in her lower abdomen. She says: “After having two babies, I started to feel uncomfortable in fitted clothes. I hated wearing jeans, and I’d always try to find a baggy top or jumper to cover up.

“I knew no amount of exercise or dieting would make a difference, so I thought having the procedure at this stage would be a good idea. I also already had a scar after the c-section, so the tummy tuck’s scar would not be an issue at all.”

Recommendation led Jackie to choose her tummy tuck surgeon

Jackie chose our surgeon following a recommendation from a friend, online research, and comparisons with another surgeon. “In the end, I liked Mr Jallali and felt comfortable with him performing the procedure,” she says.

Jackie said the hospital nurses were “very friendly and helpful” on the day of surgery. “Everyone I met on the day, from the anaesthetist to the doctors, and Mr Jallali, were cheerful and put me at ease immediately.”

Post-operation recovery is always explained in our initial consultations, so patients are fully aware of what lies ahead and Jackie found the surgery a lot less painful than she expected.

Jackie describes our surgeon and the team as having a very personal and supportive approach throughout. She says: “He even called me himself to see how I was recovering from a rash, which I appreciated. I also had a lot of support at home from my husband and mum, which helped with recovery and looking after my 10-month-old baby. I was able to feed, change, and play with my baby boy, as before. However, I did need help on the first two days post-op when I needed to rest, and for a few weeks after with lifting etc.”

Jackie adds: “I’m thrilled with the result, and I don’t think it would be possible to feel this good about my body post-baby otherwise. My stomach is flatter than it was in my 20s, which was a completely unexpected bonus for me! I would have been happy just to have had the loose skin removed.

“I feel a lot more comfortable in my clothes and with my body in general. Since having the tummy tuck, I’ve started wearing my skinny jeans again, wearing fitted shirts. Dresses look better on me, and I’m not constantly holding on to my stomach to cover up. I also used to feel quite bloated after eating certain foods, which doesn’t happen anymore. I feel comfortable and confident with my body, which makes me feel a lot happier and more relaxed when I’m out and about.”

* All of our client stories are based on the personal experiences of our patients. Results may vary from person to person. All case studies are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients. Their comments are genuine, have not been altered in any way, and their experiences are their own.