The abdomen is known to be highly resilient. In time, however,
pregnancy, fluctuations in weight, abdominal surgery and
gravity can take a tremendous toll on its ability to retain a
youthful-looking shape.
While following a good exercise program and healthy eating
habits can go a long way in improving physical and mental
well-being, they can’t repair abdominal muscle and skin that
has been stretched beyond the point where it can return to
normal naturally.
The only effective form of treatment is surgery.
A tummy tuck tightens weakened muscles and removes the adjacent fat that can cause the abdomen to protrude.
It can also eliminate excess skin which, in some cases, forms
an apron in the lower abdomen, causing rashes and infections.
For the vast majority of patients, the end result of surgery is
a flatter, smoother tummy than they have seen in years. In as
much as it can leave you with a shapelier waistline, the
operation has its limitations.
Unlike various types of gastric surgery, the tummy tuck is not
intended as a means of weight reduction. It will hot slim your
hips or buttocks, and it might not leave your abdomen perfectly
flat.
Liposuction may be necessary to eliminate stubborn fat deposits.
Furthermore, a tummy tuck will not eliminate all stretch marks,
cellulite or previous scars. These are conditions of the skin,
and only those imperfections located in the skin that is removed
during surgery will disappear.
A tummy tuck can, however, dramatically improve your midsection,
and this can help you fit into clothes better and feel really good
about yourself.
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