Does a tummy tuck make your waist smaller?

With a tight waist being a classic hallmark of a fit, sexy body, many men and women with these concerns feel less attractive and confident about themselves. Fortunately, a tummy tuck can help to reduce your waist size by removing excess skin and fat.

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Does your waist size change after tummy tuck?

How does a tummy tuck affect my waistline? A properly performed tummy tuck can reduce your waist size and help you feel confident about your curves again. Some patients may lose many inches off their waist, while others will see more subtle results. It all depends on how much tissue can be removed safely.

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How much smaller will my waist be after tummy tuck?

How many sizes you go down depends on where you started and how your body changes after the procedure. Most women lose between 2 and 3 pants sizes after a tuck, but there are patients who lose even more.

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How many sizes dropped after tummy tuck?

Full tummy tucks help patients lose clothing sizes and inches in their midsection, but weight loss is usually not more than a few pounds. The average woman can expect to lose two to three dress sizes after a tummy tuck, while men can expect to drop several pant sizes.

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Will a tummy tuck give me an hourglass shape?

Tummy tucks flatten the patient's stomach but they don't necessarily give them an hourglass silhouette. To achieve that, patients also need targeted liposuction.

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Does a Tummy Tuck Make Your Waist Smaller?

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Why is my waist bigger after tummy tuck?

Some patients tend to believe that during the tummy tuck, the plastic surgeon will eliminate the fat in excess on the tummy. This is not the goal of abdominoplasty, and the surgical steps don't include fat removal. Because the fat layer is not addressed, some patients can end up having a boxy look after the tummy tuck.

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What happens to tummy tuck as you age?

Tummy tuck surgery results will vary depending on a person's age. For example, a younger patient can expect to see very smooth abdominal skin after abdominoplasty. However, an older patient's skin is typically less elastic than that of a younger person and won't automatically “snap back” to fit the body's new contours.

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Is it harder to lose weight after tummy tuck?

With a full tuck, you will lose more weight than you would with a mini tuck because you probably have more excess skin and fat to be removed. Finally, the opportunity to lose the most weight after abdominoplasty is reserved for clients who choose an extended tuck.

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What I wish I knew before getting a tummy tuck?

Five things to consider before getting a tummy tuck
  • A tummy tuck requires significant downtime. ...
  • Expect to be at a stable weight before your tummy tuck. ...
  • A tummy tuck will leave a permanent scar. ...
  • Surgical drains will be in place for the first week or two. ...
  • Full healing can take up to a year.

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Will my stomach be flat after tummy tuck?

Even in most normal weight and extremely fit women, the abdomen may not be completely flat following abdominoplasty. It is realistic for patients to expect improvement in the flatness of the stomach, but should not immediately assume that their abdomen will be entirely flat.

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Does a tummy tuck get rid of love handles?

While a tummy tuck won't treat your love handles, the procedure can resolve a number of other appearance concerns. For instance, a tummy tuck can tighten separated abdominal muscles left over from pregnancy or weight fluctuations.

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Why do my hips look bigger after tummy tuck?

During body contouring procedures like a tummy tuck, fat cells are eliminated from the body and cannot return. Because of this, patients may gain weight in other places like the buttocks, legs, arms, and breasts.

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Do you lose or gain weight after tummy tuck?

Gaining a handful of pounds after your procedure won't compromise your final tummy tuck results. You can usually fluctuate within 10 to 15 pounds of your goal weight without any significant issues. However, weight gain over the 15-pound mark can cause skin and abdominal muscles to slowly stretch out of place.

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Can your stomach get fat again after a tummy tuck?

While minor weight fluctuations among adults are normal, significant weight gain (generally over ten pounds) after a tummy tuck can lead to the accumulation of excess fat in the stomach once again. In addition, stretch marks and loose skin may return, all of which can impact your tummy tuck results.

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Why do I still have a pooch after tummy tuck?

Sometimes people do not have a totally flat abdomen after tummy tuck even though the excess skin and fat is removed due to the fact that the intra-abdominal contents still remain intact and are still behind the tightened abdominal muscles.

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How long until tummy tuck looks normal?

One Year After Surgery

One year later, your abdominoplasty should be fully healed, and results visible. Your inflammation should be gone, and your scar faded.

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Is a tummy tuck similar to a C-section?

While a tummy tuck incision is similar to a C-section, the intra abdominal component of the operation is not there. This essentially means that a tummy tuck is less invasive procedure compared to the cesarean section.

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What are the worst days after a tummy tuck?

The first three to five days are the most difficult period of tummy tuck recovery. You will spend much of this time reclining – often even sleeping in a recliner. During this first week when the pain is most severe, Dr.

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How painful is tummy tuck?

There will be some discomfort after a tummy tuck, with the worst discomfort experienced within the first week. On a scale of 1 – 10, pain is often estimated at around a 6-7 for the the first few days to a week, reducing to around a 3 – 4 in the second week.

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How much weight will a tummy tuck take off?

A tummy tuck can result in a weight loss of approximately four pounds. If you opt for a mini truck, you can expect to lose around three pounds of excess skin and fat. If you opt for an extended tuck, you can expect to lose around five pounds of excess skin and fat.

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What happens to back fat after tummy tuck?

Will fat come back after liposuction and tummy tuck? The fat cells that are removed via liposuction during a tummy tuck will not return, but this doesn't necessarily mean the cosmetic results are permanent. Weight gain can generate new fat cells and cause the remaining fat cells to become enlarged.

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Who should not get a tummy tuck?

Troy Pittman, a board-certified Washington D.C.-based plastic surgeon, patients who have obesity, a lot of visceral fat (located near vital organs), underlying medical conditions or blood-clotting disorders should refrain from having tummy tucks.

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Is a tummy tuck a major surgery?

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a major surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen. The surgery also tightens muscles. It can be appropriate for women who have had many pregnancies or anyone who has lost a lot of weight.

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Can a tummy tuck cause problems years later?

This study found that 8.2% reported pain within the past week between 3 months and 9 years after abdominoplasty, most often located under the umbilicus in the same location as the incision line, suggesting direct nerve injury in this area as the primary cause.

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Do breasts look bigger after tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck surgery not only has a big effect on the look of the abdomen, but it can also affect the appearance of other bodily structures. It is not uncommon for patients to report that people believed their breasts looked bigger.

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