Will a tummy tuck reveal six pack abs?

I've been told that I have great abdominal muscles under the flab. Is it possible that if there's a 6 pack under there? I plan on having a tt. I exercise alot. I can feel the tightness in my abs but can't see it due to stretch marks and loose skin. After the tt will I see any definition in my abs if I have some?

5 answers to “Will a tummy tuck reveal six pack abs?”

A: Unlikely for tummy tuck to create six pack abs

By David A. Dreyfuss, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

People who have a obvious 6 pack have well developed muscles combined with tight skin and low body fat. After a Tummy tuck, your skin may be tight, but still has fat under the skin and minimal adhesions to the muscle. Initially your skin will just look smooth after surgery. However, we have seen some of our... more

A: 6 pack and tummy tuck

By Elan B. Singer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

First of all you shouldn't be "Scared2death". In a healthy patient, tummy tuck surgery is very safe with a low complication rate. My abdominoplasty patients are amongst my happiest cosmetic surgery patients because the results are so dramatic. Having said that, tummy tuck surgery is... more

A: Real expectations from a tummy tuck

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

You can answer your own question by taking a good look at people who have 6 pack abs. They have tight skin, developed muscles and no fat. Unfortunately a tummy tuck will not do all that. If you have some of that already the tummy tuck can help reveal it but if you do not have any of these you will not have a 6... more

A: Maybe

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Usually it does not show a six pack because you have too much fat under your skin. If you really lost a lot of weight and have thin flaps, then perhaps there will be some muscle definition seen. Talk to the plastic surgeon.

A: Tummy tuck and 6 pack abs

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The tummy tuck per se will not reveal your 6 pack abs. The only way to do that would be to get down to an exceptionally low body fat after surgery and exercise them like crazy.