10 Aug Tummy Tuck Helps Jessica Simpson Fit into Jeans from 2006
In 2005, Jessica Simpson secured her status as absolute goddess when she starred in the Dukes of Hazzard reboot as Daisy Duke—complete with the trademark shorts. Now, she’s proven that she’s still got it by slipping into jeans from 2006. Simpson credits a tummy tuck as one of her secrets for staying svelte with curves in the right places, and tummy tucks are also one of the most in-demand procedures at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center.
Simpson is getting ready for her 40th birthday and took to Instagram to show that 40 really is the new 30, even when it comes to confidence and style. The selfie caption read, “I have kept these throwback True Religion jeans in my closet for 14 years (I’m not exaggerating!). I figure that since I’m in the final hours of my 30s, I’d give them another try, and hello 40, so nice to meet you.” Fellow actor January Jones commented, “You look about 15 lady.” It was one of Simpson’s many selfies in recent weeks leading up to the milestone birthday, including a prior photo in a bikini and cowboy hat.
Why a Tummy Tuck Makes All the Difference
Simpson has been forthcoming about her “tricks” and healthy lifestyle in recent years, sitting down (virtually) with ET in May to discuss fitness in times of coronavirus. She said that she’s been walking on her treadmill and outdoors since gyms shut down and personal trainers are no longer seeing clients in person. Simpson also revealed in her Open Book memoir that she’s undergone two tummy tucks in her lifetime. That’s not uncommon for someone with three biological children, and you certainly don’t need to wait until after you’re done having kids to see about a tummy tuck.
According to Simpson, the tummy tucks were a marriage-saver. “I was so ashamed of my body at this point that I wouldn’t let [my husband] see me without a white T-shirt on,” she revealed. “I had sex with it on and even showered with it on. I couldn’t bear to look at myself.” Simpson opted for the tummy tucks after the births of her first two kids. “That was after I lost a ton of weight and I had skin and stretch marks because I had two babies back to back, 14 months apart,” she said. Simpson, like many women, gained a considerable amount of weight during her pregnancies. Any fast weight gain followed by a weight loss can lead to excess, sagging skin that can only be addressed with a tummy tuck.
How a Tummy Tuck Works
Simpson has always been committed to a healthy lifestyle, but age, genetics, and of course pregnancy can all do a number on your body—and self-esteem. In fact, the aesthetic benefits of a tummy tuck or any cosmetic surgery is just half of the perks. The confidence, self-esteem, and self-value boost that occurs after a tummy tuck dramatically improves mental health. When we look good, we feel good, and that affects every facet of our life—including our romantic relationships.
A tummy tuck is necessary for anyone who wants to remove excess, sagging skin on the stomach. No amount of diet or exercise can shrink or tighten this skin. For very select cases of skin laxity, non-invasive procedures such as a laser treatment can be used but that is not the most recommended option to address sagging tummy skin. This skin needs to be surgically removed in order to achieve a flat, taut stomach.
Your Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks work by simultaneously removing excess skin and surgically tightening the abdominal muscles. The incision is hidden below the belt line and will lighten to a very thin scar over time. Many patients also require a belly button reconstruction that s performed during the tummy tuck, and liposuction is a routine complement to the surgery in order to remove any lingering pockets of fat. The result is a smooth, flat tummy.
A tummy tuck is a popular cosmetic surgery for women, but both men and women may be good candidates for this procedure. If you’d like to learn more about tummy tucks, contact Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center today at (480) 282-8386.