There are a number of reasons why it’s possible to experience a flabby midsection, even if you are devoted to a healthy lifestyle. When skin has been stretched from pregnancy or significant weight gain and loss, you may see looseness in your midsection that does not diminish with exercise. A tummy tuck can provide patients with a firmer and flatter midsection, but it’s important to keep in mind what this treatment can accomplish, so you achieve the results you’re looking for.
Problems that Can be Targeted with a Tummy Tuck
• An excessive amount of sagging skin left over from a large weight loss
• Loss of skin elasticity or weakened abdominal muscles due to pregnancy
• Small fat deposits in the stomach area
• Hereditary issues that produce an out-of-shape abdomen
Abdominoplasty helps to remove excess skin, small amounts of fat, and re-position loose, out-of-shape muscles. When considering a tummy tuck to help solve cosmetic issues with the appearance of your midsection, consider whether your goals include weight loss and an reduction of loose skin, or removal of loose skin alone to reveal a trim shape.
What a Tummy Tuck Will Not Do
Even though tummy tuck surgery removes some fat deposits, it is not the ideal procedure for significantly slimming-down a fatty abdominal area. Liposuction is best used to remove these larger fat deposits and can help sculpt more appealing contours in problem areas, such as hips, thighs, and stomach. This procedure can be combined with a tummy tuck if both loose skin and fat build-up are concerns.
Abdominoplasty is also not a fix for abdominal stretch marks; however, any stretch marks that are present on loose skin will be eliminated if this skin is removed as a part of the tummy tuck process.
We Can Help you Find the Right Treatment for a Firmer and Flatter Stomach
If you have concerns regarding the appearance of loose skin on your midsection, our Lubbock cosmetic plastic surgery office can help. Dr. Minns and his team will go over any aesthetic issues and find the correct treatments for allowing you to meet your goals, which can include a tummy tuck, liposuction, or both. Call our office for more information or to schedule your consultation.
I've had mine successfully done in Manila so I can give some pointers especially regarding recovery. You may experience temporary pain, soreness, numbness of abdominal skin, incision discomfort. That is normal. Also stay away from strenuous exercises so as not to strain your abdominal muscles. Rigorous workout is restricted for 6 weeks.For tummy tuck results check out the link.
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