My pregnancies have left me with uncomfortable sagging skin and stretched muscles. I am concerned about what, if any, effect a tummy tuck (specifically the tightening of the muscle wall) will have on my singing, ability to take deep breaths, etc. What would you recommend?
September 21, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck most likely will not affect singing Dear D, Most likely your singing will be the same before as after. Tightening the abdominal muscles has no effect on your voice. Make sure the anesthesiologist is careful with your airway as that can effect your voice. May need an LMA rather than an endotracheal tube. Discuss with your surgeon. Good luck.
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September 21, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck most likely will not affect singing Dear D, Most likely your singing will be the same before as after. Tightening the abdominal muscles has no effect on your voice. Make sure the anesthesiologist is careful with your airway as that can effect your voice. May need an LMA rather than an endotracheal tube. Discuss with your surgeon. Good luck.
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January 25, 2010
Answer: Tummy Tuck is okay for singers Hi Divamommie, Few of us have extensive experience operating on singers. Living in Memphis, the home of The Blues, I recall doing an abdominoplasty (with FULL muscle tightening) on a professional singer. It has NOT limited her in any way. As a matter of fact, her new figure has been a source of pride and a confidence boost to her and she has been one of my biggest "cheerleaders". While I cannot uniformly state that this will be the case with ALL singers, I would feel recommending the procedure nonetheless. Good Luck.
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January 25, 2010
Answer: Tummy Tuck is okay for singers Hi Divamommie, Few of us have extensive experience operating on singers. Living in Memphis, the home of The Blues, I recall doing an abdominoplasty (with FULL muscle tightening) on a professional singer. It has NOT limited her in any way. As a matter of fact, her new figure has been a source of pride and a confidence boost to her and she has been one of my biggest "cheerleaders". While I cannot uniformly state that this will be the case with ALL singers, I would feel recommending the procedure nonetheless. Good Luck.
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