(sorry this is quite hard to explain) During a tummy tuck, the surgeon usually draws where the muscle has separated and then sews and rejoins them, but if you want a smaller waist is it possible to sew further along the muscles bringing the waist in more? Or can the muscle only be sewn at the edges where it has separated
Answer: Tummy tuck, making the waist even smaller? It is possible to sew not only the midline of the Rectus abdominis muscle but also at its lateral borders. This will bring the flanks closer to the midline thus decreasing your waistline. However, more stitches mean longer recovery time and the swelling and bruising could last for more than a few weeks as compared to stitches on the midline alone. Schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon of your choice for an in-person examination.
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Answer: Tummy tuck, making the waist even smaller? It is possible to sew not only the midline of the Rectus abdominis muscle but also at its lateral borders. This will bring the flanks closer to the midline thus decreasing your waistline. However, more stitches mean longer recovery time and the swelling and bruising could last for more than a few weeks as compared to stitches on the midline alone. Schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon of your choice for an in-person examination.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: It is possible Hi MummaS89,Thanks for your question. It is possible to change the size of a waist during a tummy tuck. There are different ways to tighten the muscles and different areas will stretch differently. It is well worth discussing this with your surgeon who will be able to examine your stomach to give you an idea of what could be done.Hope this helps.
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October 18, 2017
Answer: It is possible Hi MummaS89,Thanks for your question. It is possible to change the size of a waist during a tummy tuck. There are different ways to tighten the muscles and different areas will stretch differently. It is well worth discussing this with your surgeon who will be able to examine your stomach to give you an idea of what could be done.Hope this helps.
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