How can you tell someone had a tummy tuck?

Tummy tucks can produce belly buttons that are too round, too narrow or too tight and have a visible circular scar around them. “This is often a dead giveaway for a tummy tuck.”

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Can you tell a tummy tuck by belly button?

It usually looks even better than it did before the surgery! The best plastic surgeons understand that an attractive, natural-looking belly button is critical to the overall aesthetic outcomes of surgery. One of the fastest ways to spot a poorly performed tummy tuck is an uneven or asymmetrical belly button.

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What does it look like after a tummy tuck?

The abdomen will probably be covered in bandages for a few days. You also will be quite sore and swollen for at least one or two weeks. After the bandages are removed, there will be a lot of swelling, and the incision will be noticeable. After the stitches are removed after a few weeks, the scar will fade over a year.

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How do you tell someone you had plastic surgery?

Simply smile and thank them for the compliment, as they've pretty much just suggested that you look good. You can tell them that yes you've had a procedure and then move on. Or you can just smile coyly and say you'll never tell.

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Is a tummy tuck scar visible?

However, tummy tuck incisions are typically placed low enough that scarring can be easily hidden by a bathing suit or underwear line. The scars will be firm and pink for approximately six weeks. They will gradually fade and flatten six months to a year after surgery.

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How To Tell If You Need A Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction AT HOME

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Can a tummy tuck look natural?

There is an art to tummy tuck because simply removing excess skin and fat will not look good. For an aesthetically-pleasing look, your doctor must tighten up the area to achieve the kind of contour that appears on natural bodies, resting well against your ribs. Part of that art is dictated by the gender of the patient.

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Do you look thinner after a tummy tuck?

The tummy tuck is very useful when exercise and diet have failed to tighten the abdominal muscles. However, a tummy tuck is not really designed to make you look “thinner.” Rather, the tummy tuck improves the muscle profile of the abdomen, which in turn can have the effect of making you look more fit and toned.

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Will people notice if I get plastic surgery?

Most people will notice these changes and will probably not realize that you've had cosmetic surgery done. Most people will not notice even major changes to your appearance unless you explicitly tell them about it.

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Do I need to tell my partner that I had plastic surgery?

Medical treatments, including plastic surgery, are private matters. You don't have to tell anyone in your personal or professional life about your cosmetic decisions if you don't want to, but you may wish to tell a handful.

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Why do people hide plastic surgery?

Many people choose to not broadcast their plastic surgery procedure because they consider it a private matter. You are entitled to your privacy! Keep in mind that it will be easier to keep some procedures a secret compared to others.

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Do you normally lose weight after a tummy tuck?

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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Do you lose weight faster after a 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.

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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. This would, of course, depend on the individual.

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Why is my stomach flabby after tummy tuck?

Additionally, the skin, muscles, and fat of the abdomen were all repaired or altered during the procedure. These structures need time to heal and settle into their new positions. This causes inflammation, swelling, and other temporary side effects that can contribute to the look of the stomach.

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Can a belly button be fixed after tummy tuck?

Umbilicoplasty is a great option for patients who are unhappy with their belly button after they have fully healed form their tummy tuck procedure. This cosmetic procedure is common after pregnancy or tummy tuck. It gives the belly button a more vertical (versus horizontal), aesthetically pleasing shape.

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How do you get rid of upper belly bulge after tummy tuck?

Liposuction to Contour the Upper Abdomen

As a result, some patients still have upper abdominal fullness following surgery. This area of concern can be addressed with liposuction three to six months after the tummy tuck procedure.

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How do I tell my boyfriend I had plastic surgery?

5 Tips on How to Speak to Your Partner About Plastic Surgery
  1. Be Knowledgeable. ...
  2. Be Honest. ...
  3. Ask Them to Join The Consultation. ...
  4. Make Sure The Time is Right. ...
  5. Listen to their concerns.

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What do you say when someone asks if you had plastic surgery?

Simply say, “I wanted to look more youthful and refreshed, and I'm pleased with the results.” This lets the person questioning know you weren't trying to change your identity – and that you are happy with your results.

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Are people happier after plastic surgery?

These changes can lead to a very positive and uplifting experience and are rarely the cause of an unhealthy obsession with perfection. So long as your expectations are realistic then plastic surgery can be a boon to your self-esteem and overall happiness.

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Does plastic surgery ever look natural?

Unfortunately, many people equate plastic surgery with unnatural, distorted looks because that's what they have seen in the news. But the vast majority of patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery don't look unnatural.

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Is it rude to ask someone if they've had plastic surgery?

It's rude to ask about things that are none of your business. The surgeries someone has had, cosmetic or not, fall pretty neatly under “none of your business”. Unless you're their doctor, you don't need to know their medical history.

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Can you keep plastic surgery a secret?

Is it possible to keep a tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, or other types of cosmetic surgeries secret? The answer is yes, you can experience slight alterations of your face and/or body without letting the world in on the fact you've had work done.

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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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What is the average age for a tummy tuck?

Most women who choose this procedure are in their late 30s, early 40s, or beyond. However, when it comes to your age, as long as you are committed to maintaining results, don't plan on getting pregnant again, and are in good health, any age is the right age.

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How many sizes do you drop after tummy tuck?

Most women lose between 2 and 3 pants sizes after a tuck, but there are patients who lose even more. If you had a lot of loose skin before the procedure, for example, you could go down 4 more pants sizes.

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