What a Tummy Tuck Can and Cannot Do

If you are interested in tightening your midsection, a tummy tuck may be able to make this goal a reality. This procedure removes excess skin and fat and tightens your abdominal muscles to create a smooth contour after pregnancy or significant weight loss.

At. Deigni Plastic Surgery, our team is here to help you understand what to expect with procedures like a tummy tuck. It is important to understand what a tummy tuck can and cannot do to better understand what kind of results you can expect.

A Tummy Tuck Can Create a Flat Abdomen

This procedure can create a toned and contoured abdomen and repair weakened and separated abdominal muscles—which often occurs after pregnancy and childbirth. Results will create a slimmer version of your profile.

A Tummy Tuck Cannot Act as a Weight Loss Procedure

A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure, which is misunderstood by many patients. The focus of a tummy tuck is removing excess skin and fat, and ideal candidates are at or near their goal weight.

A Tummy Tuck Can Remove Excess Skin

Pregnancy or significant weight loss can lead to excess, sagging skin that does not respond to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck can remove this procedure to help restore your figure.

A Tummy Tuck Cannot Remove Most Stretch Marks

There is only so much skin that can be safely removed from the abdomen, which means that only stretch marks located on the excised skin around the belly button can be removed. Other treatment options may be able to relieve stretch marks outside of your naval area.

A Tummy Tuck Cannot Prevent Weight Gain

A tummy tuck should only be performed if your weight is stable, since results can be significantly impacted by future weight gain. It is important to have a healthy, active lifestyle and no plans for future pregnancy.

Learn More About What a Tummy Tuck Can and Cannot Do

When you are considering any plastic surgery, it is important to fully understand what it can achieve. If you are interested in a tummy tuck, get in touch with Deigni Plastic Surgery today. We are here to help you understand what a tummy tuck can and cannot do and how it may fit in with your aesthetic goals. Call our office at (281) 724-3138 to schedule a consultation and begin your personalized care journey.