Reasons You Might Benefit From a Tummy Tuck

Think that a tummy tuck isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? For many people, it might be the only plausible option left for a lean and smooth mid section. Ageing, weakened muscles, genetics, pregnancy and weight loss can all greatly transform the abdomen and make repair and recovery of the area impossible without cosmetic intervention. Here are a few reasons why you might be able to benefit from this procedure.

1. Loose Skin

Most people who get a tummy tuck aren’t necessarily overweight, they more often than not have recently lost a good deal and find that they are left with excess hanging skin. No amount of exercise can tighten and reshape skin that has lost its elasticity from being stretched too far. Age only exasperates the condition, and genes play a factor as well. In these cases, many plastic surgeons will recommend a tummy tuck to remove the skin and re-drape it over the abdomen so it lays flat and taut.

2. Weak Muscles

Some people feel guilty for seeking a tummy tuck, thinking that if they only did a few more sit ups or ran an extra mile they’d start to see results. Not everyone can be blessed with a natural washboard stomach. People have different levels of strength and our muscles can weaken or become damaged over time, making it impossible to get them to the level we desire. A good example of this is a woman who has given birth. The stretching of the abdominal wall often tears the muscle and separates it. No amount of exercise will show visible results until the muscle is repaired. A tummy tuck can repair the underlying muscles so your workouts are far more effective and your core is strengthened significantly.

3. Stretch Marks and Cellulite

A tummy tuck can’t rid you of all scarring, cellulite, and stretch marks, but in some cases it can remove a significant amount. If you find you have many of these issues in your lower stomach or pelvic region, a skilled surgeon can excise as much of this tissue as possible, leaving unblemished skin in its place. Much of what can be removed varies on an individual basis, but there can be some major improvements.

4. Uneven Contour

Cosmetic surgery has come a long way, and a growing demand for variations of procedures has led to the mini tummy tuck. If you are a fairly thin person with an abdomen in good condition, you may still notice a bit of hanging skin or a lump or two here or there. By combining some skin tightening with liposuction, you can remove any small imperfections that have been plaguing you.

5. Confidence

Regardless of your reasons for undergoing a tummy tuck, every patient benefits from their boosted confidence following surgery. You’re free to go to the beach, bear you belly, wear form fitting clothes, and work out at the gym and be able to see results. No more working about having to keep your gut sucked in or wearing baggy clothes to hide anything. You are free to flaunt it.