Everybody likes to be in good shape. For that, we go to the gym, have low calory diets, and more. But, being overweight might not be the only reason you do not look fit. For instance, after some surgical procedures like the C-section, you may not like the shape of your abdomen. In cases like that, another plastic surgery, tummy tuck, also known as “Abdominoplasty” can help you.

During a tummy tuck surgical procedure, the surgeon removes fat and excess skin. In that way, the fascia becomes tightened and looks better. In like any other operation there are some points you should know about tummy tuck. Before having a tummy tuck, you should speak about the risk and benefits to your surgeon.

In this article, we will talk about tummy tuck. For instance, who is a good candidate for this procedure? You will also learn the risks and benefits of having a tummy tuck. Finally, you will be informed about the recovery period of a tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck, or “Abdominoplasty” is a common aesthetic surgical stomach tuck procedure. It makes you look, fitter, although it is not a weight-loss surgery like liposuction. In tummy tuck surgery, the surgeon aims to improve the shape and look of the abdomen. People consider having tummy tuck surgery for different reasons. Pregnancy, fast weight loss, and having a C-section are among these reasons. Aging and body type can be other reasons for having a tummy tuck. 

Before having a tummy tuck, you will be given a list of dos and donts:

• You should stop smoking
• Avoid certain medication
• Maintain a stable weight

Tummy tuck surgery usually takes two or three hours; during the procedure, you are under general anesthesia. To avoid any infection risk, the patient is given antibiotics. During a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon repositions the skin around your belly button after removing excess skin and fat.

You may consider a tummy tuck, if you have excess fat and skin around your belly button or your lower abdominal wall is weakened. You may be a potential candidate for a tummy tuck surgical procedure if you have significant weight changes. Your lower abdominal wall might be weakened after pregnancy or a C-section, then you may consider a tummy tuck to look better. Reasons like aging and body type can also make you a natural candidate for a tummy tuck surgery.

On the other hand, a tummy tuck is only suggested for some. If you;

• have a heart disease
• are a smoker
• consider a pregnancy
• have diabetes
• have a body mass index of more than 30;

you should not have a Tummy Tuck surgery.

Before having a body contouring procedure like a tummy tuck, you should remember that a tummy tuck is a surgery, and like any other surgery, it has some risks like bleeding, infection, or reaction to anesthesia. When you visit your surgeon for the first time, they will tell you about all risks and possible complications. They will also like to know your medical past, your expectations from a tummy tuck surgery, and if you exercise regularly.

Some other risks of a tummy tuck are:

• Unexpected scarring
• Changes in skin
• Tissue damage
• Poor wound healing
• Seroma

A tummy tuck, which is a lower body lift surgical procedure results in a better look. After having a tummy tuck surgery, your stomach muscles will be repaired and tightened; you will have a much flatter tummy, and the skin tightening around your tummy will be achieved. Your clothes will fit you better and psychologically you will feel much better in your daily life activities and your social environment. One of the best things about having a tummy tuck, its results are usually long-lasting as long as you have a stable weight.

Tummy Tuck offers many cosmetic benefits as cosmetic surgery to people as well as medical ones. For instance;

• To decrease back pain

Tummy tuck helps in cases like giving birth which causes weakened stomach muscles to result in back pain.

• To correct a ventral hernia

Tummy tuck helps to reduce pressure on the stomach.

• To improve posture

After having a tummy tuck surgery, your spine is supported more as your muscles are tightened. 

The recovery time of a tummy tuck is short. Returning to work after a tummy tuck surgery usually takes four to six weeks. During that time, you should do exercises regularly. Driving is not allowed for the first few weeks. After six weeks, you may see the full effects of a tummy tuck. Your surgeon will ask you to wear a special corset or similar clothes to control your tummy. After six weeks after your tummy tuck operation, you will be able to back to normal daily life activities. After a tummy tuck, you will have some scars on your belly but with treatments like skin ointments and scar revision surgery, they will reduce or disappear.