Body contouring may seem easy, but it’s one of the most complex processes imaginable. It may take years of regular exercise and healthy eating to reach a goal, and that achievement may never come. When sensible habits don’t work, that’s where cosmetic surgery comes in.
The tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, can significantly improve a patient’s physical appearance and self-confidence. Learn more about the procedure and its benefits and risks here or call to schedule a consultation.
What is a Tummy Tuck?
Abdominoplasty occurs when a surgeon removes loose skin and fatty tissue while tightening the abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck differs from liposuction, but the two procedures are often combined to improve patients’ abdominal contours.
Tummy Tuck Benefits
Tummy tucks offer numerous benefits, as shown below.
- Personalization. Skilled surgeons customize abdominoplasties to suit each patient’s frame. Every procedure helps patients achieve physical and visual improvement.
- Removal of stretch marks. Weight gain and pregnancy may stretch a patient’s skin beyond its ability to recover. While flattening the patient’s midsection, a tummy tuck removes excess lower abdominal skin, eliminating stretch marks.
- Less back pain. Many who have undergone tummy tucks report a decrease in lower back pain. As the core gets strong enough to hold posture and ensure proper function, back pain is lessened or eliminated.
Call or click to learn more about the many benefits of abdominoplasty. Our team is here to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Tummy Tuck Risks and Disadvantages
While abdominoplasty is a beneficial procedure, it carries certain risks and drawbacks like other surgeries. These include:
- Prolonged recovery. It takes time to recover from a tummy tuck. Patients, on average, can return to work and resume light activity a few weeks after a procedure. Full recovery may, however, take up to three months. Although post-surgical discomfort and pain are not severe, the abdomen may feel tight for quite some time.
- Scarring. Like most other surgeries, tummy tucks leave scars. Many surgeons say that abdominoplasty eliminates C-section scars, and it does—but it creates its own scar. Tummy tuck incisions are positioned low on the body, between the hips, so scars aren’t visible when wearing swimwear. Once the incision heals, treatments may be done to reduce the appearance of scars.
- Ruining the results. Although tummy tucks can work miracles, patients should not count on the results to last forever if they do not change their lifestyle habits. Weight gain may stretch the muscles, as may pregnancy. That’s why many surgeons suggest that patients wait for a tummy tuck until they’ve completed their families.
While abdominoplasty is not without its risks, we are here to help patients make informed decisions. Learn more about the procedure by filling out our online form or calling to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Tummy Tucks Give Great Results
Tummy tucks offer numerous benefits, with their ability to restore patients’ self-confidence being the most noticeable. If you are ready to look and feel great, we’re here to help. Schedule your consultation today.
