Can I get
pregnant after a tummy tuck?
Yes. You can get pregnant after a
tummy tuck without injury to yourself or to the infant. It is recommended however,
to perform tummy tucks after childbearing to maintain the surgical result.
How
do I know if I need a tummy tuck?
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
is used to remove skin and fat, and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall.
Tummy tucks are used for patients with weakened abdominal wall muscles due to
pregnancy or fluctuations in weight, and patients with excessive and hanging abdominal
skin. For patients with localized fat and good skin tone liposuction is recommended.
Abdominoplasty may be done on both men and women. If
I am obese can I still have abdominoplasty?
The decision to perform
abdominoplasty on an obese patient is a judgment call by the surgeon. Most surgeons
would recommend weight loss or liposuction prior to cosmetic abdominoplasty. Remember,
liposuction and abdominoplasty cannot reduce fat in and around abdominal organs.
There is a procedure used for morbidly obese patients with excessive fat and skin.
This procedure is called a Panniculectomy. This is usually done to treat severe
cases where hanging skin causes rashes, irritation, and personal hygiene problems.
Can abdominoplasty get rid of old scars and stretch
marks?
Yes, depending on their location. Abdominoplasty can permanently
remove stretch marks and scars of the lower abdomen beneath the umbilicus. When
can I resume sex?
You may resume gentle sexual activities after
three weeks. When can I resume exercise?
You should refrain from doing any abdominal exercises for two to three months.
However, you may resume mild exercise (walking) within three weeks, gradually
increasing your exercise program over time.
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