Am I a candidate for a tummy tuck?

If you have been wanting to get a smoother, firmer abdominal profile, you may have been thinking about whether a tummy tuck is right for you. A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat and skin and tightens weakened or separated abdominal muscles. Here are some reasons why you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck:

• You’ve lost a lot of weight and now have an “apron” of loose skin that hangs over your lower abdominal area.
• You have loose skin and abdominal muscles that need to be tightened after going through pregnancy.
• You have tried every diet and exercise program and are at or near your ideal weight, yet you still have a “pooch” of loose skin that bothers you.
• You are in good overall health and at a stable weight.
• You have a positive outlook and realistic expectations for surgical outcomes.
• You are a non-smoker.
• You are bothered by the appearance of your abdomen.
• You understand that a tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or a weight-loss program.
• Even though the results of surgery are technically permanent, you understand that gaining weight can diminish or negate your results.
• If you are planning on losing a substantial amount of weight or are considering future pregnancies, you should postpone tummy tuck surgery.
• A tummy tuck may remove or improve the appearance of stretch marks if they are in the areas of the excess skin that will be removed.

The procedure

A tummy tuck requires general anesthesia, so you will be asleep during the entire operation. Depending on whether you have a complete or partial abdominoplasty, the procedure can take two to five hours to complete.

Incisions are made just above the public area and from hip bone to hip bone fur a complete tummy tuck. For a partial tummy tuck, the incision is shorter. In both cases, the healed scar will be hidden by the line of your panty or bikini bottom.

If you’re interested in learning whether you’re a candidate for tummy tuck surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Weinstein by calling (908) 879-2222.

Posted in Tummy Tuck on March 30th, 2021

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