In a tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, surgeons remove excess abdominal wall fat to create leaner-looking stomachs. Many women who have just had babies want a tummy tuck, either by itself or as part of a “mommy makeover.” It’s not a surgery you can get at any old time, though. Surgeons typically recommend a tummy tuck in Fleming Island at least 12 months after birth and perhaps longer if a woman has had multiple pregnancies close together.
In some cases, surgeons may perform a tummy tuck six months after women have their babies. In many situations, though, the time is at least 12 months (a year, in other words). Each case is unique, so talk with your surgeon to get a better idea of your possible timeline.
Candidates should be at a healthy weight and in good health before they get a tummy tuck. It is not weight loss surgery, although the thinner, leaner look it creates can give the impression that the candidate has lost weight. Sometimes, women opt to combine their tummy tuck with other procedures such as breast lifts, breast augmentations, or liposuctions.
Women concerned about their confidence after breastfeeding and pregnancy may opt for a tummy tuck or a full mommy makeover with multiple procedures. If you had a C-section, your surgeon might be able to combine the tummy tuck scar with the C-section scar. Tummy tuck scars are low enough that you can cover them with bathing suit bottoms or underwear. Your surgeon discusses your case with you and makes recommendations.
Pregnancy has an impact on the abdomen, frequently causing muscle damage and loose skin. As the baby grows and the mother’s stomach expands, her abdominal muscles can tear permanently.
This tearing may create a look where the stomach sticks out post-birth, even on very slim women. It can cause embarrassment and confidence issues as well as back strain. A woman could return to her pre-pregnancy weight and still have love handles or a muffin top.
Exercise and eating well cannot repair this type of tearing damage. Only a tummy tuck can because it stitches together the torn tissue for proper healing and functioning.
If you do not gain a lot of weight while pregnant, you might qualify for a mini tummy tuck in Fleming Island instead of a regular one. A mini tuck involves removing skin in the lower abdomen while leaving the muscles above the belly button alone. Not many people are eligible for this procedure, though, and when the "wrong" candidates get it, it may create bulging and a navel that looks like it is being pulled down.
A full tummy tuck entails the removal of fat and excess skin from the pubic bone to the navel plus the tightening of the abdominal muscles above and below the belly button.
To discuss your options for a tummy tuck in Fleming Island, contact Fleming Island Plastic Surgery today. We’ll get you scheduled for a consultation as soon as possible..
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