Busting most common Myths of Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck is a cosmetic surgery that helps in getting rid of extra skin or fats from the abdomen part of the body. This procedure can be combined with Liposuction to make it more effective. Another name for Tummy Tuck is Abdominoplasty. Skin and fats are not only removed but tightened too in this surgery which enhances the shape of the abdomen.
This procedure is totally pain free as the use of general or local anesthesia is done during Tummy Tuck. Due to the use of incisions ,there can be scarring after the surgery. So if you want to have this surgery done, you must be comfortable with scars, physically healthy, have at least 18 years of age and should not be smoking or drinking.
Tackling common tummy tuck myths
Getting a contoured, and slim abdomen is the desire of every man and woman out there. For those who are not able to get rid of their extra skin from the body with extreme diet and exercise, Tummy Tuck surgery is the best solution for them.
But, with this surgery being so popular, there are some myths of this surgery people have. So, it is necessary to make people aware about the reality of these myths of Tummy Tuck.
Myth 1
Tummy Tuck Is Only For Women
Many people assume tummy tuck surgery is only for women and men can not have this surgery done. Yes this is true that tummy tuck is quite popular among women as after pregnancy many women have this surgery to get back in shape. But it does not conclude that tummy tuck is not effective for men. Tummy Tuck is as useful for men as for women.
Any individual having excess loose skin and fats in their body make them eligible for the surgery whether it is a man or a woman.
Myth 2
Only young people should have a Tummy Tuck
Age doesn’t matter in tummy tuck as long as you are physically healthy, and fully grown, non smoker, non drinker have realistic expectations and in sound mind. So it can be concluded that whether you are 60 or 20, if you meet the eligibility criteria you can have this surgery.
Myth 3
Diet and exercise can help you achieve the effects of a Tummy Tuck
No doubt, diet and exercise are a great help in reducing weight and maintaining your body. But there are certain things which can not be done even with diet and workout like you can not get yourself free from the loose skin around your tummy which is stubborn.
No exercise or diet can remove the extra saggy skin from the abdomen, tummy tuck is suited for these kinds of conditions.
Myth 4
Having a Tummy Tuck can Help You Lose Weight
Considering tummy tuck as a weight loss procedure is a common myth. Tummy Tuck surgery is only for those who have already tried hard to get rid of excess fats in their body with diet and exercise. Tummy Tuck only helps to remove the saggy skin from your abdomen and tighten it. Maintaining it after the surgery is your choice by maintaining your lifestyle.
Myth 5
Following Tummy Tuck, You can Eat Whatever You Want
If you do not take care of your body with balanced food and an active lifestyle, it can result in the regeneration of fat cells in your body irrespective of your surgery. So, thinking that you can eat whatever you want after tummy tuck and fat will not regrow is a total myth.
Myth 6
A tummy tuck will eliminate all abdominal stretch marks
Stretch marks can be there around the abdomen if you face fluctuations in your body weight especially after pregnancy. With the help of tummy tuck, only those stretch marks can be removed which will come within the skin which is getting removed. It is not possible to remove all the stretch marks of the abdomen with tummy tuck.
For removing all the stretch marks in your body, there are other procedures that you can have, but tummy tuck is not the suitable option.
Myth 7
A lengthy healing period is required after tummy tuck surgery
Like any other cosmetic procedure, you can face scars, swelling, bruising, mild pain in your body which will take their usual time to recover. Within three to four weeks after the surgery, you recover enough to resume your job, and physical activities. So this is totally a myth that tummy tuck requires a huge time to recover from.
Myth 8
YOU MAY JUST AS WELL HAVE A TUMMY TUCK ALONG WITH YOUR BOOKED C-SECTION.
Having tummy tuck surgery with C section surgery booked can be a really bad decision for you. It can be dangerous for the patient to have both at one time. You are advised to have one surgery at a time.
There are many myths associated with each surgery which misguide a suitable candidate. All the information given above is authentic and approved by certified surgeons. So you can rely on this description to build an opinion regarding tummy tuck surgery. If you want to speak directly to a surgeon, you can book an appointment with our experts anytime and resolve all your queries.
