Tummy Tuck - Who Is This Procedure for and Why

The tummy tuck is a procedure that is effective at giving some people the stomach and abdominal region they want. This procedure works to improve the tone of the body in this region, but it cannot do everything for you. Rather, it is better to use this procedure if you have areas that just do not go away even with exercise and dieting. It can help you to get the flattened abdomen you want, but this procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, cannot get rid of cellulite and should be thought of as the last resort. The question is, is this procedure right for you?

When It Can Work Well

The tummy tuck can be a good procedure. It works well for both men and women who fit the profile. You should be in good health, too, in order to have this procedure done. Your doctor can tell you if your condition qualifies you for this procedure or not. Here are a few other things you need to know about it.

• A tummy tuck is not liposuction. In other words, if you hope this procedure will remove fatty deposits, it will not do that. However, many doctors do perform liposuction alongside using this procedure as a way to give you that flat abdomen you are looking for.

• One of the most ideal candidates for this procedure is a women who has gone through multiple pregnancies. Because the skin in this area is loose and difficult to tighten up with traditional exercise, this procedure can work well. 

• While this procedure is not a good option for those who are obese, it can work for those who lose a lot of weight and who end up having extensive loose skin as a result. It can help, in these cases, to remove the excessive fat deposits and to improve the firmness of this region. 

On the other hand, some people will not benefit from having a tummy tuck. For example, if you are still planning to have children, it may be best not to have this procedure at this point. The procedure will tighten up your vertical muscles as the process, and if you have another pregnancy, this could lead to the separation of those muscles. For those who are still in the process of losing weight, and plan to lose a lot of it, it is best to wait before you have the procedure done. This will help to give you the best look overall.

Take into consideration the benefits of the tummy tuck as well as what it offers to you. It does create a permanent scar and it is likely to cause you some pain and discomfort initially. However, for those who want that flatter and tighter abdomen, it can be very helpful. The first step is to get a consultation from a plastic surgeon to get an idea of what your options are and what you can look like after you work through this procedure.