08 Mar The Real Secret of Celebrity Snapbacks: A Tummy Tuck
The pressure still exists for women to “snap back” post-partum not just like celebrities, but now also like IG models and so-called influencers. Although every person’s body is different and everyone’s skin and belly will react differently after large weight fluctuations, the real secret for those unbelievable snapbacks is usually a tummy tuck. It’s one of the most requested plastic surgeries at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, especially for those who are post-partum or underwent weight loss surgery.
No amount of reality checks has helped women in recent years gloss over the fact that celebrities seem to be super human in every regard—including when it comes to motherhood. However, there was a time around the aughts when at least we began to realize that these so-called snapbacks were actually surgical interventions. Rumors have swirled that some celebrities even opted for a tummy tuck during their C-section. Some surgeons might be willing to do this, but the reality is that a tummy tuck and C-section combined usually isn’t the best or healthiest approach for a person.
And then Instagram came along. It was one thing to know that celebrities were able to achieve a pre-baby body just a few weeks after giving birth. After all, they have bottomless funds, along with personal chefs and trainers. But now we have to compete with seemingly “normal people” like us on Instagram? Let’s talk about what’s really happening with your body post-partum and how you can reclaim it in a healthy manner.
The Magic of Tummy Tucks
Gone are the days when only celebrities could afford cosmetic surgeries. In fact, tummy tucks have skyrocketed in demand since the pandemic began (along with just about every other plastic surgery). Tummy tucks are the only way to achieve a flat, taut tummy for many people, especially when post-partum or after a dramatic weight loss (such as after undergoing gastric bypass surgery). Also known as abdominoplasty, tummy tucks combined with liposuction are the real key to many snapbacks you may have seen on Instagram or television.
There might be the very rare and genetically blessed person who actually does achieve a flat, taut tummy post-partum without surgical intervention. These are few and far between, usually quite young, and still synthesizing an abundance of collagen and elastin (proteins that help the skin look young). For the vast majority of people, celebrity or otherwise, only a tummy tuck can actually give you a flat tummy after your body has achieved such an undertaking as birth or a massive weight loss.
The Skin You’re In
Skin is designed to stretch, especially at the tummy. However, it’s not so great at contracting back. No amount of diet, exercise, or skin tightening treatments is going to help skin that is moderate to severely lax. A tummy tuck trims away excess skin while also tightening the abdominal muscles. Women who experience diastasis recti, or separating of the abdominal muscles during pregnancy, are often recommended to undergo a tummy tuck because it’s the only means of bringing those muscles back together.
Tummy tucks are usually paired with liposuction so that you can remove pockets of fat and achieve a smooth tummy with no lumps and bumps. Oftentimes the belly button needs to be recreated during a full tummy tuck, and that procedure is incorporated into the abdominoplasty.
Covering Up
Tummy tuck incisions are always created below the beltline so pants, underwear, or a swimsuit bottom easily cover it up. For those who have undergone a C-section, it’s often possible to use the same incision line for a tummy tuck. This is a great source of camouflage for moms who want to keep their surgery discreet. Even if an incision line peeks out of a tiny bikini, it’s so similar to a C-section scar that nobody will look twice.
Being able to use the same incision as a C-section of course has many women interested in combining a C-section with a tummy tuck. Most reputable plastic surgeons will not offer this approach though. Your body is already undergoing an incredible amount of stress during pregnancy and the birth process, and you will need all the strength you can get to care for a newborn. Plus, it’s impossible to see where your body is really at during birth—which can lead to subpar tummy tuck results and the desire for another tummy tuck in a few months.
If you’re pregnant and worrying about how to get that snapback, know that a tummy tuck a few months after birth can give you fast and instant results. Six months to one year after birth is a great timeframe, as this is ample time for your body to heal from the most recent tummy-centric activity (pregnancy). Learn more about tummy tucks at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center today by filling out the online contact form or calling (480) 282-8386.