Working out and following a strict diet takes a lot of time and energy. Plus, these steps don’t always give you the flat, toned tummy that you want. Also, certain life events make it difficult to get rid of stubborn fat. Your midsection may start to sag and become plumper after pregnancy, weight gain, or complicated medical conditions. If you want a slim, sculpted tummy, a tummy tuck might be for you.
Also known as an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck procedure covers a broad range of tummy concerns. Some patients may need more or less sculpting in certain areas. The type of procedure you need will depend on your wishes for your body. Doctors always consider each patient’s goals and individual build when developing a treatment plan.
A full tummy tuck surgery will tone your lower abdomen and tighten all of the skin along the horizontal line between your hips. This procedure is ideal for patients who have multiple layers of loose skin.
First, your surgeon will remove the excess fat under the loose skin using liposuction. Liposuction can only safely remove 20 pounds of fat, so ideal patients are within 20 pounds of their goal weight before undergoing this procedure.
After liposuction is done, your surgeon will begin to tighten the loose skin. The entire section of abdominal skin between your hips will be repositioned and tightened. Your surgeon will ensure your belly button placement remains natural-looking. Once your full tummy tuck is complete, you will see a much more refined lower abdomen.
A mini tummy tuck is a less intensive version of a full tummy tuck. Your surgeon does not move your belly button, and the incision is smaller. This procedure is for patients who have a toned stomach with a few extra pounds of stubborn loose skin. If there is any excess fat under the loose skin, your surgeon will remove it via liposuction. You will have a tighter, more refined lower abdomen without the extra skin hanging down.
For patients with a lot of extra skin after weight loss or pregnancy, an extended tummy tuck is necessary. This procedure involves tightening the entire lower abdomen skin that extends around toward the back. Some patients who have had a full tummy tuck opt for an extended tummy tuck. If you have any remaining loose skin after a tummy tuck, an extended tummy tuck will trim and tone your entire abdominal area.
Dr. Karol Gutowski is an excellent plastic surgeon in Glenview, IL. If you want to get rid of loose, low-hanging skin on your abdomen, he can help. To begin, Gutowski will discuss your goals for your body and inform you about what the procedure entails.
If core exercises and a healthy diet are not trimming and slimming your tummy, you have options. Schedule a consultation to discuss your desired results with Dr. Gutowski today!
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