Will Tummy Tuck Really Affect my Waist Size and Curve?

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

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.-

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.

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!

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.

Some tummy tuck results show a flatter tummy, but not always a smaller waist. It is a high priority to me personally to create a narrow wasit pst tummy tuck.The permanent sutures that are used to flatten and tighten the abdominal wall are typically placed in the midline. The rectus abdominis muscles, prior to pregnancy, are lined up immediately side-by-side. Expansion of the abdominal wall during pregnancy allows the muscles to stretch apart, leaving a weak layer of fascia (connective tissue) spanning the gap between the two muscles – the medical term for which is diastasis. The midline tightening sutures correct the diastasis and bring the rectus muscles back into a 'side-by-side' configuration, flattening the abdominal wall in the process.

Although this midline tightening dramatically enhances the abdominal profile, it often does adequately address the fact that pregnancy can also wreak havoc on the waist, turning what was formerly an 'hourglass' figure into something that is more cylindrical in shape. For several years now I have been using permanent 'internal corset' sutures, placed laterally in the abdominal wall, that draw the waist inward and restore some of the hourglass effect of abdominal concavity at the waistline in frontal view. The addition of these sutures to midline tightening, and in some cases in place of midline tightening, has allowed me to achieve even more impressive postoperative results.

A tummy tuck will tighten the loose skin on your abdomen and will tighten the abdominal musculature to flatten the abdomen.

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective technique to contour the abdomen. Patients appreciate the dramatic difference in the size and contour of their abdomen. The most dramatic results are in our larger patients who receive a full or extended tummy tuck. We have had patients who have lost eight dress sizes. Other patients describe losing 2 to 6 inches off their waist. For a beautiful and long-lasting results, work with a board-certified plastic surgeon was a great deal of experience in body contouring surgery, abdominoplasty, and liposuction. Together, you can create a surgical plan that will best meet your needs. Also remember that your surgical results will be complimented by weight loss, participating in a rigorous exercise regimen, and maintaining a balanced low-fat diet.

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Depending on the style of Tummy Tuck you have, your waist may be larger, smaller, or the same afterward. You may need liposuction of the back of your hips or your abdomen to have a smaller waist. Have that done at the same time.