Each year, hundreds of thousands of men and women around the country visit their cosmetic surgeons to get a tummy tuck. This body contouring procedure continues to grow in popularity, and for good reason.
Tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that can eliminate loose stomach skin, remove pockets of fat and strengthen abdominal muscles for an overall improved contour. And there are three occasions where a tummy tuck may be a perfect match for your needs.
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Following Significant Weight Loss
Losing a significant amount of weight is a crowning achievement. However, once the weight is gone, stretched skin may be left behind. Many people who drop major pounds find that they have excess stomach skin that literally drapes around their midsection. A post-weight loss tummy tuck can dramatically improve abdominal appearance for smooth, new contours.
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After Completing Your Family
Pregnancy and childbirth are celebratory moments in life, but they can leave a lasting mark on the stomach. After childbirth, it’s common for women to be concerned about stretched stomach skin or diastasis recti, which describes when the abdominal muscles separate and created a permanent paunch.
A tummy tuck can address post-pregnancy cosmetic concerns and restore the stomach to its pre-baby glory. -
Post Breakup or Divorce
The end of a significant relationship can be devastating, and may cause self-esteem to falter. If you have loose skin or persistent pockets of fat around your midsection that diet and exercise are powerless to correct and you’re looking for a way to boost confidence and get your groove back after a breakup, a tummy tuck may be just the thing for you.
Author: Dr. Joseph Castellano
Dr. Joseph Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. After medical school and residency, Dr. Castellano returned home and has opened a practice in Tampa, Florida focusing on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. He is a member of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American College of Surgeons, and American Medical Association
