After two consultations hoping for liposuction or CoolSculpting, I was told by both surgeons that the baggage around my belly and abdomen was not fat but loose skin. I got a tummy tuck and was pleased with results but my waist measurement did not significantly decrease. I'm 63, the same weight and close to the same body fat percentage as I was in my 30's. My question is, why is my waist measurement four inches greater now than it was in my 30's? Is it increase in visceral fat? Do organs enlarge with age?
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Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, discomfort and tightness are very normal. I recommend my patients to wait, at ...
Your procedure of choice would be a Belt Lipectomy with liposuction in various areas to be determined by your plastic surgeon. This would include repair of your rectus muscles (the six-pack muscles). This would narrow your waist, remove the excess skin and fat as well as lifting your buttocks...
As others have mentioned, it is not uncommon to feel tired and washed out after a major operation like a tummy tuck. Everyone is different when it comes to recovery. It is good that you surgeon has seen you and checked your bloods. Also good that your wound is healing well. Just be patient...
