TUMMY TUCK (ABDOMINOPLASTY)

Are you constantly on a mission to get your tummy taut and

toned? Sometimes all the exercise and dieting in the world can't get rid of a tummy that's showing the results of weight fluctuations, loose skin and/or the effects of pregnancy. Common changes to the midsection, like sagging skin, stretch marks and even muscle separation, which are typical of pregnancy, can cause permanent damage.

But, a tummy tuck or Abdominoplasty procedure is not limited only for postpartum women. Tummy tuck cosmetic surgery or abdominoplasty can improve the appearance of excess abdominal fat, skin and give a more streamlined stomach. Individual conditions of the abdomen vary, and for that reason there are different tummy-tucking techniques to help you achieve a flatter, trimmer waistline.

Quicks facts about Tummy Tuck

Anesthesia: Regional (local + sedation)

Procedure Time: 2-4 hours

Recovery Time: 2-4 weeks; strenuous activity in 8-12 weeks

Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me? With all the stress we put on our midsections—think pregnancy, weight fluctuations—it’s no wonder that, as we age, the shape and size of our stomachs change. When diet and exercise don’t provide the results that you long for, a surgical procedure like a tummy tuck may be your best option.

Three Factors to Take Into Consideration: If any of the following factors affect the way your abdomen looks, you may want to talk to your surgeon about a tummy tuck.

Is a Tummy

Tuck Right for Me?

1. Stretched Skin: The texture and quality of the skin changes due to pregnancy, weight-gain, weight-loss and age. Stretch marks are common, which signal that the skin has been damaged to some degree, as is loose skin. Loose skin is also a post-pregnancy problem. 2. Weight Change: Whether you’re losing or gaining, fluctuating weight can cause your abdomen to expand and deflate like a balloon. 3. Muscle Separation: During pregnancy, the muscles of the abdominal wall expand and separate to some degree. Pregnancy is the most common reason for muscles that have separated.

A tummy tuck will work for you if…

You have hanging, loose skin on the abdomen, especially on the lower part of it.

You have weak abdominal muscles.

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