Is a tummy tuck serious?

A tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that will require weeks to heal. The technique includes an incision, running from hip to hip. Patients should expect their recovery to take two to three weeks.

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Why is tummy tuck high risk?

A tummy tuck poses various risks, including: Fluid accumulation beneath the skin (seroma). Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. Your doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle and syringe.

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Does anyone regret having a tummy tuck?

Yes, it's normal to regret having cosmetic surgery due to the physical and emotional toll the procedure takes on your body. However, there are a few steps you can take to minimize these feelings of regret. This includes discussing your goals with the plastic surgeon and having realistic expectations.

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What are the chances of a tummy tuck going wrong?

Well, several studies have been conducted on the matter. One of the most prominent ones cited by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) revealed that a tummy tuck carries a 3.1% chance of failure. Compared to other procedures with a relatively lower failure rate, this can seem very high.

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Is tummy tuck worst than C section?

Whether you're contemplating a Mommy Makeover package or just want to undergo a tummy tuck, you'll be relieved to know that any pain from this cosmetic procedure is far less than that experienced after a C-section.

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How severe is tummy tuck pain?

In general, pain is mild to moderate after a tummy tuck. Rarely, pain or sensory abnormalities can persist for months or even years after the procedure. If your pain is severe or persistent, you should tell your healthcare provider.

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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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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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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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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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At what age should you not have a tummy tuck?

Many patients wonder if you can be too old for a tummy tuck, such as 50 or more. There's no age limit for having this procedure; it's possible to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen in older patients.

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Will I be skinny 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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Are most people happy they got a tummy tuck?

While many people do feel happy and excited after a procedure such as breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, or tummy tuck, it's not unheard of to feel a bit blue or even regretful. This is called postoperative depression, and Dr.

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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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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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Can tummy tuck be healthy?

A tummy tuck can restore a weakened core, strengthen abdominal muscles, and improve overall flexibility. In addition, stronger abdominal muscles can relieve lower back pain and improve posture.

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Can I keep my tummy tuck a secret?

While you may be ecstatic to have a flatter stomach, you might not want others to know. Whether or not you want people to know about your tummy tuck is completely up to you. Luckily, keeping plastic surgery discreet is easier than you might think.

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What BMI do you need for tummy tuck?

In order to get the best results from a tummy tuck procedure, you need to be your ideal weight and BMI. A BMI that is less than 30 is considered to be ideal for a tummy tuck procedure. Of course, you can still have the surgery even if you're overweight and still get good results.

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What is safer than a tummy tuck?

Liposuction is a far less invasive procedure than a tummy tuck. It can be performed on almost any part of the body that has excess fat: the stomach, back, arms, legs, and even under the chin. During the procedure, a solution of saline, water, and anesthesia is injected into the fat cells to be removed.

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Can you tell if 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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Do you lose weight first for tummy tuck?

If your BMI is higher than about 30, the tummy tuck procedure will have no real impact. In that case, you need to first lose weight and come closer to your ideal body weight through dieting and regular exercise, through bariatric surgeries, or other cosmetic procedures, such as Emsculpt NEO.

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Will I have a flat stomach after tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck can create a new, flat abdomen by removing extra fat. This can be a great, life-changing procedure if you've been carrying extra fat around your stomach area and can't get rid of it. However, it can only do so much in giving you a toned, contoured abdomen.

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Are you awake during tummy tuck?

What to Expect. Before your abdominoplasty, you may be given local anesthesia, though for a longer, more complex procedure you'll probably receive general anesthesia. Local anesthesia means you'll be sedated and the area around the surgery will be numbed. You're awake during the surgery, but relaxed and feeling no pain ...

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What is the most painful plastic surgery procedure?

Full abdominoplasty
  • making a large incision across the lower abdomen, from hip to hip.
  • making a second incision to free the belly button from the tissue that surrounds it.
  • separating the skin from the abdominal wall.
  • realigning the abdominal muscles.
  • removing excess fat and skin.

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How deep do they cut for a tummy tuck?

A full tummy tuck requires a horizontally-oriented incision in the area between the pubic hairline and belly button. The shape and length of the incision will be determined by the amount of excess skin. Once the abdominal skin is lifted, the underlying weakened abdominal muscles are repaired.

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