19 Feb How Does a Tummy Tuck Work? Top Tummy Tuck FAQs
Tummy tucks are significant parts of a mommy makeover, but some patients are better candidates for “just” the tummy tuck portion. Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery and Skin Center specializes in tummy tucks and mommy makeovers, helping patients achieve the tight, taut stomach they desire. Both women and men undergo tummy tucks.
A tummy tuck is almost always combined with liposuction. It’s a procedure that removes loose, saggy belly skin while oftentimes simultaneously removing fat. A tummy tuck is not a fat loss procedure. Instead, it’s a common procedure for women who are post-partum and anyone who has lost significant amounts of weight.
Many people don’t realize that “losing the weight” is only part of the battle for a flat tummy. Skin that’s loose from being stretched from pregnancy, weight, or simply genetics, doesn’t always “snap back.” This is especially true as we age, since collagen and elastin production—skin properties that help keep skin taut—is reduced with age.
No amount of diet or exercise can reduce or tighten loose skin. In most cases, so-called miracle creams and lotions do absolutely nothing. The only option for banishing loose skin is a tummy tuck.
Most tummy tuck scars stretch from hip bone to hip bone, but this will vary based on the amount of skin to be removed and how it “hangs.” It can look similar to a C-section scar and is hidden below the line of underwear. Sometimes bellybuttons need to be removed and then re-created.
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The abdominal muscles are also tightened during a tummy tuck, which is part of what makes the procedure relatively invasive. However, this is a must to ensure a flat, functional, and attractive tummy post-surgery. Tummy tucks are highly effective and, when performed by an expert, the final scars are surprisingly easy to hide. Learn more about tummy tucks and call Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery and Skin Center at (480) 282-8386.