Are you ready for a Tummy Tuck Procedure?
If you’re a woman and you’ve had children or have female friends who have had children, there’s a good chance the phrase “ tummy tuck ” has come up in conversations. While tummy tucks are also performed on men, they are more frequently performed on women following the birth of a child after the abdominal skin doesn’t return to its pre-pregnancy form, no matter how much dieting and exercise is done. There are a number of other reasons a person may choose to have a tummy tuck because of excess fat, poor elasticity of the skin, or weakened connective tissue in your abdomen. Some reasons may include: - Pregnancy - Abdominal surgery, especially if you were pregnant and delivered by cesarean section - Significant weight loss or gain - Aging For the record, a tummy tuck is a completely different procedure than liposuction, although the two procedures can be combined for a dramatic result. Liposuction involves the removal of fat by way of suction. A tummy tuck is a much more involved ...
