Can I Tighten my Tummy with Exercise, or Do I Need a Tummy Tuck Revision?

Even after a tummy tuck, my stomach still hangs when I bend down. Is it possible to tighten my stomach muscles further with exercise, or do I need a tummy tuck revision?

Read my review "Considering Second Tummy Tuck"

Tags:

Comment on this

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by BaBegrl in Chattanooga,TN

Doctor Answers (5)
Community Comments (0)

Tummy Tuck or Exercise to Tighten Loose Tumm Skin After Tuck

Thank you for your question. Exercise will certainly tighten your Tummy muscles but will not tighten skin that is loose and hanging. Hopefully a Mini Tummy Tuck can adequately tighten the loose skin that you have. If however there is loose skin above the belly button the Mini will not be adequate.

Tummy Tuck Revision

If you have loose skin, then excercise alone would not fulfill your objectives. Consult with 2 to 3 surgeons in your area to understand your treatment options including your original surgeon.

Exercise after Tummy Tuck Surgery

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to say without examining you (or seeing photos) but if you have "loose skin" then exercise will most likely not correct the hanging skin. Best to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over your options in detail. Best Wishes!

Persistently loose skin after a

If your skin hangs after you do a tummy tuck, it is most likely that you have loose skin rather than loose muscles. I do not feel that tightening up the muscles would make any significant difference. However, additional skin tightening may be achieved with a scar revision..

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck and Hanging Skin

It really depends by what you mean by hanging. If it is skin then you will need a revision tummy tuck. Skin does not retract back with exercise. You can tighten up your muscles and firm your abdomen with exercise but skin will continue to hang even with vigorous workouts. Good luck