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Attaining Six Pack Abs After Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by Changing75 in Lawton, OK
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: abs, six pack abs

I had a Tummy Tuck and Lipo on August 2006; I was at 197 lbs after 3 kids. I have been hitting the gym since January 2008. I can see and feel my abs strengthening, and see some definition, but I am concerned about the area directly below my sternum. I don't know if that's muscle or if I can flatten that more. Will it be possible to be as defined and flat as I would like?

2 answers to Attaining Six Pack Abs After Tummy Tuck?

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Each tummy tuck patient is very different

That's a pretty tough question to answer, first because I don't know what your expectations are so even if you were my patient, I would have to guess whether or not you'd say the surgical outcome was up to your expectations. Second, I don't know what your current weight is, so even if you were doing exactly the correct exercises to strengthen and define the upper abdominal area, I don't know if your body fat is low enough to allow the muscle definition to be seen. You have a two prong... more
H. Steve Byrd, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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You may require additional liposuction

This is an area (the midriff) that can have significant deposits of fat that are not addressed during a tummy tuck because it can affect the blood supply to the lower abdomen and interfere with healing. YOu may require and additional session of liposuction to achieve an improvement in this area!
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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