Reasons That a Tummy Tuck May Not Be Right for You

A tummy tuck may seem like a logical solution when you are simply unhappy with how your stomach looks. After all, this surgery is supposed to flatten the area, and most people would benefit from that. However, not everyone would really see a big difference with this procedure, nor does everyone have to get plastic surgery to get results. Consider some of the instances in which you probably should not get surgery to flatten your stomach.

It is quite normal to be concerned with the shape and size of your stomach. However, few people have pity on you if you have not tried to do something about the issue on your own first. You cannot sit on the couch everyday, rarely exercising, and then wonder why your stomach is not flat. In fact, if you tell your plastic surgeon that this is what you do, you will probably not be considered a good candidate for a tummy tuck. You typically need to at least try working out and eating right for several months or even years before considering surgery. In fact, you are expected to be near your ideal weight before you qualify as a candidate for this procedure, so be sure that you have tried everything to lose the flab before you ask for this operation. You may find that you do not need surgery after all, which would save you lots of money.

If you are a young woman who has not yet had children, your doctor will likely ask if you plan to. If so, you will probably not be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. This is partly because once you get pregnant, your abdominal muscles and skin will both stretch out to accommodate the growing unborn baby. While this is a good thing, it will completely undo the results of the tummy tuck, making it a waste of your money since you will need to get it done again after the pregnancy. In fact, since the doctor usually removes any excess skin during the procedure, you may be subject to more stretch marks than usual since your body will have less skin to work with, meaning that what little you have left will be stretched quite thin. Rest assured, though, that the results of this operation will not hurt the baby since your body will do what it needs to in order to let the abdomen grow.

Finally, you need to have both the money and the recovery time that a tummy tuck requires. If you have no money saved up, no credit cards, and a credit score that is too low to obtain a medical credit card, you should probably delay the operation until you can afford it. In addition, if there is no way to get out of working for at least two weeks, you should consider your other options for flattening your abdomen, or at least wait a few years for the procedure.

This operation will not suit everyone. Therefore, seriously consider your circumstances before you assume that you will benefit from the procedure.