Can I Get 6-Pack Abs After Tummy Tuck?

An
aesthetically attractive abdomen is the goal of every patient who undergoes
abdominoplasty surgery. Surgeons can
accomplish this goal by removing excess skin, fat and stretch marks, along with
tightening the underlying rectus muscles.
Unfortunately, the six pack abdomen that’s associated with fitness and
athleticism isn’t routinely created with tummy tuck surgery.

The six pack abdomen occurs when the
tendinous inscriptions within the rectus muscles are well defined. This requires well developed abdominal
muscles and a thin overlying layer of fat.
Although abdominoplasty probably won’t create a six pack abdomen by
itself, the combination of tummy tuck, exercise and diet will.

For these reasons, abdominoplasty
surgery always yields its best results when combined with diet and
exercise. It’s important that you
discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon before resuming aggressive
exercise routines. In some cases
coordination with a personal trainer can facilitate this process.

6 PACK AFTER TUMMY TUCKThis is generally achievable depending on your body weight to start.  Vaser liposuction is useful  to get more hi=def in someone who is in good shape to begin with.

Assuming you keep a low body mass index, have relatively thin abdominal skin and subcutaneous layer and work out to develop your rectus muscles, you can get a six-pack. Usually the lateral border of the rectus, junction with the external oblique is visible. The six-pack is not created by the tummy tuck but would require the usual effort in muscle development to appear.

One common myth with tummy tuck surgery is that you are going to achieve a six pack. This is typically not the case. The operation is designed to remove excess skin and associated fatty tissue. A tummy tuck is designed to contour what you have and ensure your skin is tailored to fit your underlying body.   A six pack requires two things -a well formed and defined six pack muscles. If you dont have those before surgery than surgery is not going to achieve that. - a very thin fatty layer or minimal fatty tissue. So basically the only way to have a six pack after surgery, is to train hard and have one before surgery.

To get a 6-pack you would have to have very minimal body fat, good muscle tone and little sagging excess skin. Patients who get a tummy tuck do not generally have this. After a tummy tuck, you would have more muscle definition but probably not to the point that you'd have a 6-pack if you didn't have one to start off with. It is not impossible, however, but it would be surprising if it did occur.

This is possible to have 6-pack abs after tummy tuck but there are several factors that determine this including overall body fat, muscle status, nutirtion,

The term "six-pack abs" refers to the visibility of the abdominal muscles through the abdominal skin in patients with fairly low body fat percentage.  There are separations in the abdominal muscles called tendinous inscriptions which horizontally separate the sections of the abdominal muscles resulting in six or even eight sections (three or four per side).

A tummy tuck will get your muscles back into the correct position and tighten them. But it will not necessarily give you a six-pack unless you get your body fat percentage low enough with diet and exercise.

Best wishes,

Dr. Bruno

190997anon Hi There , Thank You for Your Question The answer will be yes , you can get a 6 pack after a Tummy Tuck , . Although abdominoplasty probably won’t create a six pack abdomen by itself, the combination of tummy tuck, exercise and diet will .  if you have concerns about maybe you should get a virtual consultation with your Certify Plastic Surgeon .Many surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most accurate quote.



































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A six-pack abdomen is the result of 2 things:Well-developed
rectus abdominis musclesA thin
layer of fat between the skin and underlying muscle

As a surgeon performing an abdominoplasty, I have control
over several factors in making a six-pack abdomen.  I can assure that the rectus muscles are
brought together in the midline of the abdominal wall, and have some control of
the thickness of the overlying fat layer.  With my tummy tuck technique, the surgical scissors are used to thin out the fat of the
abdominal wall.  Unlike using liposuction
which cannot safely be done over the rectus muscles, thinning the fat with
scissors allows me to be aggressive in this area without damaging the blood
supply of the tissues.  Thinner tissues
will tend to allow the underlying muscles to be visible, thus giving you back
your six-pack.

Obviously, the patient is in control of the remaining
factors, such as diet and exercise.  If
the fat layer is thin, but the muscles are not well developed, then guess
what?;  No six-pack.  Likewise, even if your muscles are ripped, if
the fat layer is too thick, you won’t be able to appreciate it visually.I hope this helps answer your question.   Good luck to you!

If a full tummy tuck is performed, the attachments from the abdominal wall at the level of the muscle, to the skin will be disrupted and will not show what most people would call a 6-pack.  On the other hand, the muscles will be tightened and flat and should still look very nice. For more information, please go to my website at:WirthPlasticSurgery.com