Tummy Tuck

TUMMY TUCK

A tummy tuck can be performed on patients of all genders for a variety of reasons, whether that is childbirth or weightloss, which has left the stomach fat loose and sagging.

After childbirth or weight loss, the stomach can be left loose and sagging. This can be remedied with a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, which can also have the added advantage of removing stretch marked skin. Following pregnancy or substantial weight loss, the abdominal muscles and skin may become weakened and loose, often resulting in bulging of the lower abdomen and stretch marks on the overlying skin.

Similarly, a caesarean section or hysterectomy scar may cause an overhang of loose skin in the lower part of the abdomen which can be impossible to shift, even with regular exercise or a healthy diet. As a result, it may be difficult to find clothes that fit comfortably around the waistline, and this can create self-consciousness, low self-esteem and even anxiety. The ‘tummy tuck’ procedure removes excess skin and fat, in unwanted areas. The aim is to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall, if required, resulting in a flatter abdominal profile. A tummy tuck can also be combined with Liposuction to enhance the overall result too.