I am just after my third Cesarean section and my stomach has a large over hang which is dead muscle. I have tried everything to get it back into shape and nothing seems to be working for me.I can't afford to pay for a Tummy Tuck and was wondering if I meet the criteria for the NHS to help me? Thanks
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Thank you for your question! For my patients having a tummy tuck, I recommend they take 10 days off of work, 3 weeks off of cardio at the gym, and 6 weeks off of weight training and yoga exercises. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
Thanks for the question.
Generally speaking, hernia repair is considered medically necessary procedure and is therefore covered by most insurance plans. Specifics will depend on the individual insurance plan.
Best to check with your primary care physician and his/her referral to...
Absolutely!
A tummy tuck can accomplish several things:
Narrow your waist into a more hourglass figure
Flatten the tummy
Decrease the actual distance between the belly button and your spine, reducing your dress size
Lift a droopy Mons Pubis
Lift sagging thighs and correct cellulite (especially...