16/02/2026
Procedure: Abdominoplasty for symptomatic re**us divarication (MBS 30175)
Time between images: Photos shown are pre-operative & 3 months post-operative.
Recovery: Generally, returning to work from 3 weeks (depending on role). Light exercise from 4 weeks and full recovery by 8 weeks.
Hours in Surgery: 3-4 hours.
Hospital stay: 2-4 nights.
Patient: 63 year old, 3cm re**us divarication repaired.
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Dr Gavin Sandercoe MED0001182300
Registered medical practitioner - Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Sydney, Australia