An abdominoplasty, or as it is better known - the tummy tuck - is a procedure used to bring about a reduction in the amount of fatty tissues or excessive sagging skin from around the tummy area.
The procedure is common among ladies who have lost a lot of weight recently and still have excessive and sagging skin or those who have been pregnant and retain the skin from this. It is also popular for those who are growing older and are adding more weight or excess saggy skin because of this.
If you have lost weight but still have lots of skin, a tummy tuck is perhaps the best option to reduce it. And even if you are still losing excessive weight it can be wise to consult with a cosmetic surgical doctor as with the aid of a tummy tuck you are more able to reach your desired weight levels and additionally reduce excess skin.
However, what happens if you do undergo abdominoplasty only to find a year later you are regaining weight and or the skin is starting to sag again?
Most surgeons, you will find, will tell you to wait for some time - six months or more - if you have recently lost a lot of weight before you undertake a tummy tuck. This is because they do not wish to increase the chance of you relying purely upon the operation to keep your weight down - you still need to watch your diet and get regular exercise. But further to this, this period of time after losing excess weight will allow for the skin to become more accustomed to your smaller tummy size.
If you are then to gain weight or become pregnant after corrective surgery it is very possible that there will be a thinning of the skin and stress marks appear over parts of the tummy area. Also there could be further issues with muscle contractions and this will then require further surgery. Its very important to retain your over all goal in mind and to be realistic with your expectations.
If you are considering having more children then it is advisable to forgo any corrective tummy surgery, at least in the meantime. This will lower any need for further surgery in future and also lower any risks that otherwise may occur. There is no danger to a new born child providing all previous surgery has had time to heal properly.
Over all though, with corrective surgery the chances of regaining excessive sagging skin and/or excess fatty deposits in the abdominal area are very much reduced. This though does not apply to other parts of your body so there is no excuse for not maintaining a healthy diet and a good exercise regime. - 30516
The procedure is common among ladies who have lost a lot of weight recently and still have excessive and sagging skin or those who have been pregnant and retain the skin from this. It is also popular for those who are growing older and are adding more weight or excess saggy skin because of this.
If you have lost weight but still have lots of skin, a tummy tuck is perhaps the best option to reduce it. And even if you are still losing excessive weight it can be wise to consult with a cosmetic surgical doctor as with the aid of a tummy tuck you are more able to reach your desired weight levels and additionally reduce excess skin.
However, what happens if you do undergo abdominoplasty only to find a year later you are regaining weight and or the skin is starting to sag again?
Most surgeons, you will find, will tell you to wait for some time - six months or more - if you have recently lost a lot of weight before you undertake a tummy tuck. This is because they do not wish to increase the chance of you relying purely upon the operation to keep your weight down - you still need to watch your diet and get regular exercise. But further to this, this period of time after losing excess weight will allow for the skin to become more accustomed to your smaller tummy size.
If you are then to gain weight or become pregnant after corrective surgery it is very possible that there will be a thinning of the skin and stress marks appear over parts of the tummy area. Also there could be further issues with muscle contractions and this will then require further surgery. Its very important to retain your over all goal in mind and to be realistic with your expectations.
If you are considering having more children then it is advisable to forgo any corrective tummy surgery, at least in the meantime. This will lower any need for further surgery in future and also lower any risks that otherwise may occur. There is no danger to a new born child providing all previous surgery has had time to heal properly.
Over all though, with corrective surgery the chances of regaining excessive sagging skin and/or excess fatty deposits in the abdominal area are very much reduced. This though does not apply to other parts of your body so there is no excuse for not maintaining a healthy diet and a good exercise regime. - 30516
