I am 37 years old and had 2 children 18 months apart. My youngest is now 5 years old.
I just completed a year of training with a personal trainer 3 times a week, but did not lose any of my belly fat below my belly button; it almost seems worse than when I first had my children. I also did not lose any weight but gained muscle and lost body fat.
My legs, hips, and arms are a couple of inches smaller, but my belly seems bigger than ever and is the same size. I'm considering whatever it will take to get rid of this pouch of fat - or loose skin. I'm not sure what it is, but it's gotta go!
Answer: There are many causes for abdominal fullness Don't worry, you have a common concern. There are many problems leading to abodominal fullness. First is fat, but you seem to be exercising well without any change in your abdomen. The second is diastasis of your abdominal muscles. When you have children the fascia holding your rectus muscles (six pack) together becomes loose and the abdomen has a round appearance despite exercise and weight loss. In this case, you may require a surgery (abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck") to tighten the muscles back together and to excise any extra skin. This is a common operation. The incision can be hidden in your waist line and the surgery can be combined with liposuction to help define your flanks and remove any excess fat.
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Answer: There are many causes for abdominal fullness Don't worry, you have a common concern. There are many problems leading to abodominal fullness. First is fat, but you seem to be exercising well without any change in your abdomen. The second is diastasis of your abdominal muscles. When you have children the fascia holding your rectus muscles (six pack) together becomes loose and the abdomen has a round appearance despite exercise and weight loss. In this case, you may require a surgery (abdominoplasty or "tummy tuck") to tighten the muscles back together and to excise any extra skin. This is a common operation. The incision can be hidden in your waist line and the surgery can be combined with liposuction to help define your flanks and remove any excess fat.
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Answer: Addressing Loose Skin and Muscle Separation: Tummy Tuck Recommendation Dear Livinthedream,
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Answer: Addressing Loose Skin and Muscle Separation: Tummy Tuck Recommendation Dear Livinthedream,
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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June 13, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Likely good tummy tuck candidate Thank you for your question. Your set of complaints is a very common one. The laxity in your lower abdomen is likely more than simply extra fat and/or skin - it is the stretching of the tissues that make up the abdominal wall due to pregnancy. These are all issues that are corrected with tummy tuck: removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, as well as tightening of the abdominal muscles and fascia with corset plication. In the hands of an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, the result is a beautifully flat tummy and a sculpted waistline.
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February 18, 2017
Answer: Likely good tummy tuck candidate Thank you for your question. Your set of complaints is a very common one. The laxity in your lower abdomen is likely more than simply extra fat and/or skin - it is the stretching of the tissues that make up the abdominal wall due to pregnancy. These are all issues that are corrected with tummy tuck: removal of excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, as well as tightening of the abdominal muscles and fascia with corset plication. In the hands of an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, the result is a beautifully flat tummy and a sculpted waistline.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Tough to tell whether you'd be better suited for liposuction or a tummy tuck. Often that pouch of extra fat after childbirth (or before) is amenable to liposuction. Good luck.
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August 5, 2015
Answer: Tough to tell whether you'd be better suited for liposuction or a tummy tuck. Often that pouch of extra fat after childbirth (or before) is amenable to liposuction. Good luck.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck! This is most likely because what you are talking about is skin excess. You have done the right thing by working out. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, it may be time to have the skin excised and the muscles tightened with a tummy tuck.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck! This is most likely because what you are talking about is skin excess. You have done the right thing by working out. Instead of getting frustrated and giving up, it may be time to have the skin excised and the muscles tightened with a tummy tuck.
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