I recently have lost a massive amount of weight and I have been considering my surgical options. I know that I would like to have a tummy tuck. I am 19, single, and have no kids; however I would like to have kids in the future. My question is, should I just live with this skin apron for years until I have kids, or would a tummy tuck right now be a viable option for me, even though I am planning to have kids one day?
April 7, 2016
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank your the question. It's a good question and you bring up some important issues.If you feel that the excess skin is interfering with your self-esteem, activities, and lifestyle then it may be a good idea to pursue a tummy tuck now. As you mentioned, pregnancy in the future may restretch some of the skin of your abdomen. This could lead to the possibility of wanting a revision in the future, but this is difficult to predict. You may not desire/need a revision.If you decide to have a tummy tuck now and you haven't had children, you may not need a muscle repair. This makes the recovery from a tummy tuck surgery easier. Of course, only an in-person examination can help your surgeon decide whether a muscle repair would provide you with any additional benefit.Make sure to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon in person. They will be able to examine you and discuss the pros and cons to having the surgery now, so that you can decide how to proceed.
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April 7, 2016
Answer: Pregnancy after tummy tuck? Thank your the question. It's a good question and you bring up some important issues.If you feel that the excess skin is interfering with your self-esteem, activities, and lifestyle then it may be a good idea to pursue a tummy tuck now. As you mentioned, pregnancy in the future may restretch some of the skin of your abdomen. This could lead to the possibility of wanting a revision in the future, but this is difficult to predict. You may not desire/need a revision.If you decide to have a tummy tuck now and you haven't had children, you may not need a muscle repair. This makes the recovery from a tummy tuck surgery easier. Of course, only an in-person examination can help your surgeon decide whether a muscle repair would provide you with any additional benefit.Make sure to visit a board-certified plastic surgeon in person. They will be able to examine you and discuss the pros and cons to having the surgery now, so that you can decide how to proceed.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Surgery after weight loss Hello. That is a very tough question. You are very young with many decisions ahead of you. If your abdomen is affecting your lifestyle and self-esteem, surgery can help. Abdominoplasty, aka tummy tuck, does correct the damaged muscle wall, excess skin, and stubborn fat. If you have a tummy tuck now, and had children in the future, there is a chance that you would need revision after your last pregnancy. The skin and muscle can stretch out again due to pregnancy and/or from weight gain. It doesn't mean you will have to have a revision though. The damage after pregnancy might be subtle and might even not bother you. Hope this helps! Good luck to you.
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April 6, 2016
Answer: Surgery after weight loss Hello. That is a very tough question. You are very young with many decisions ahead of you. If your abdomen is affecting your lifestyle and self-esteem, surgery can help. Abdominoplasty, aka tummy tuck, does correct the damaged muscle wall, excess skin, and stubborn fat. If you have a tummy tuck now, and had children in the future, there is a chance that you would need revision after your last pregnancy. The skin and muscle can stretch out again due to pregnancy and/or from weight gain. It doesn't mean you will have to have a revision though. The damage after pregnancy might be subtle and might even not bother you. Hope this helps! Good luck to you.
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