Is It Time For a Tummy Tuck?

Tummy Tucks are appropriate for a wide range of patients. Post-pregnancy, weight gain, and weight loss are all events that could leave a person with relaxed muscles and skin of the abdomen. It might be time to consult a skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Benjamin Lam.

What is a “Tummy Tuck”? 

A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty procedure, is used in cases that require the muscles of the abdomen to be tightened alongside the removal of excess tissue. 

This procedure requires an incision from the lower abdomen across the hips. These procedures repair the stomach muscles that typically separate as a result of weight gain during pregnancy. 

Like any invasive procedure, abdominoplasty requires a period of recovery. The muscles affected by the procedure are involved in the body’s ability to perform many movements like lifting, sitting and squatting. This recovery period can last between 2 and 6 weeks.

The results of abdominoplasty are permanent, but the skin may loosen over time as part of the natural aging process. 

Who is a Good Candidate? 

A Tummy Tuck is for anyone suffering from sagging of the lower abdomen. Whether this is from dramatic weight loss or resulting from the separation of muscles caused by pregnancy.

It is stressed by Dr. Benjamin Lam, that people do not consider abdominoplasty until after they are certain that they are done having children. Consequently, pregnancy after abdominoplasty will completely negate the previous effects of the procedure and likely distort any incision scarring. 

A tummy tuck is not a weight-loss procedure. In this case, Dr. Lam recommends that tummy tuck patients be within 10% of their personal ideal weight. It is best to have maintained a stable weight so a few consecutive months before considering a tummy tuck.

Generally, age is not a major factor in an abdominoplasty, it is about the degree of sagging in the lower abdomen. 

“THE TEAM LAM DIFFERENCE” 

-Customized individual care by Dr. Lam and Team Lam 

-Highly skilled expertise in abdominoplasty techniques 

-Matching the best procedure for each patient to achieve optimal results 

-Affordable realistic expectations

-Friendly, comfortable, and confidential patient experience 

Dr. Benjamin Lam proudly provides services for patients in Pennsylvania from Doylestown, Langhorne, Newtown, New Hope, Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Contact Dr. Lam today at (855) 702-8600 or fill out a Contact Form here.