Will Tummy Tuck Really Affect my Waist Size and Curve?

Question

I am scheduled for tummy tuck. I am wondering if my waist will only lose the extra skin or will it actually have an effect on the size and curve.

	The nurse said during interview that I won't have lose skin, and it will be all nice and tight. Well, I was all nice and tight during my pregnanies too. So nice and tight doesn't alway work as desired. Can someone answer that for me?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

How a Tummy Tuck Can Affect Waist Size and Curve

Hello TummyTucked, thank you for your question regarding the effects of a tummy tuck on your waist size and curve.

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, does more than just remove excess skin. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will also tighten the underlying abdominal muscles, which can significantly impact the overall shape and contour of your waist. This muscle repair helps to create a firmer, flatter abdomen and can contribute to a more defined waistline.

In addition to muscle tightening, the removal of excess skin and fat can further enhance the contours of your waist. While the nurse is correct that you will no longer have loose skin, the procedure's impact on your waist size and curve can be quite significant. The "nice and tight" result often means a more sculpted and aesthetically pleasing waistline, which can be quite different from the tightness experienced during pregnancy.

It is important to have realistic expectations and communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon. They can provide you with a detailed plan on how they will achieve the desired outcome and what specific techniques they will use to enhance your waist size and curve.

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope this helps answer your question regarding the impact of a tummy tuck on your waist size and curve.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

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.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Your are absolutely right in your analogy. Tight skin and doesn't always make for a great shape. There are numerous factors that go into a good result. Removing excess skin and fat with muscle approximation is only part of the formula for a great outcome. The amount of intrabdominal fat as well as your bone structure and post-operative exercise regimen will also play a major role in your final appearance.

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD · Answer

By tightening the muscles in the midline, your waistline often draws in, although this may be more or less obvious depending on the amount of subcutaneous fat in this area.
If there is extra subcutaneous fat along the waistline, it is safe to have lipo performed to this area at the same time of the tummy tuck.
Good Luck!

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

After a tummy tuck you can expect a flatter and tighter abdomen.
You may have the same size waist line you may not.  It is difficult to predict but to decrease your waistline you may need lipo of the hips/flanks during the tummy tuck.

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