What is a Tummy Tuck?
A Tummy Tuck is also known as abdominoplasty. This procedure works to remove the excessive amount of fat and skin that is located around the tummy. Over time, and with gained weight, this area has weakened in strength allowing the muscles to separate and leave an unfinished look.
Most everyone wants to have a flat abdomen that is toned and in order to get that a regular diet and exercise will be necessary. However sometimes doing your best is not always good enough and you may require a Tummy Tuck procedure to get the results you want.
Those who suffer from an out of shape abdomen include women who were pregnant, aging women and men, prior surgery on the abdomen causing a weakness in the muscles, up and down weight loss, and hereditary reasons. When you lose the muscle in the abdomen it is very hard to regain it again.
A Tummy Tuck can give you a jump start on losing the weight and toning the area. However having a tummy tuck takes a while to heal so you won’t be able to do a lot at first. Every time you get up out of bed you use the abdominal muscles. You can’t do this when you are in recovery so have someone to help you out while you recover.
You may consider a Tummy Tuck if you have realistic expectations,
you don’t smoke, and you have a stable weight for about one year. Your expectations need to be realistic meaning that you can’t expect the impossible but don’t let it stop you from getting a tummy tuck.
However you can’t use a Tummy Tuck procedure to lose weight or to substitute for eating. You cannot use a tummy tuck to reduce or get rid of stretch marks either. You need to use it only if you are sure that it is what you want. Dr. Pillai has more information on a tummy tuck if you are unsure and if you need more information then Dr. Pillai is the right person to talk to. .
If you have been putting off getting healthy because you don’t have the energy or the willpower, you won’t get it until you lose it. Start losing the weight, eat right, exercise, and schedule your appointment for a Tummy Tuck within the next twelve months. You owe it to yourself and to your family. Dr. Pillai will examine you and determine how to get you back on track. Be sure to ask any questions you have and remember you are in good hands.
For more information about Tummy Tuck contact Dr. Pillai today.
