Published on August 1st, 2024 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Who Should Get a Tummy Tuck?

With advancements in equipment and techniques, cosmetic surgical procedures have evolved beyond aesthetics. Surgeries like a tummy tuck not only improve the way we look but also have many clinical benefits.

Join us as we explore the versatility of tummy tuck surgery and find out who can get the maximum benefit from it.

What is Abdominoplasty?

In simple terms, an abdominoplasty is the molding, transforming, or reshaping of the abdominal area. It is commonly referred to as a “Tummy Tuck”.

There are three main functions of a tummy tuck procedure, which include the removal of excess fat, the removal of loose skin, and the repair of any muscular weakness. The result is a smoother and more aesthetic abdominal area.

What is the Purpose of a Tummy Tuck?

The primary goal of a tummy tuck is to restore the aesthetics of the abdominal area. The excess flab, loose skin, and weak muscles are transformed into a smooth, firm, and flat profile. A tummy tuck strengthens the core and enhances the contours of the body.

Who Should Get a Tummy Tuck?

As a tummy tuck is primarily a cosmetic surgical procedure, anyone (male or female) can avail of it. However, aesthetics is not the only indication of tummy tuck surgery. The procedure has many clinical benefits as well.

Individuals who should consider getting a tummy tuck surgery in Turkey include:

Aesthetic Indications

Excess fat deposits

The fat in the abdominal area is notoriously difficult to lose, especially visceral fat. Excess fat accumulation in the mid-section may be due to a sedentary lifestyle, bad eating habits, alcoholism, or it could even be a result of genetics.

In the absence of any serious comorbid conditions, people who want to get rid of these excess fat deposits can opt for a tummy tuck operation.

Loose Skin or Excess Skin Folds

Individuals with loose skin and skin folds may also benefit from a tummy tuck. The procedure not only removes all the loose skin but also fortifies the abdominal muscles for better core strength and flexibility.

Females who have undergone multiple pregnancies or individuals with drastic weight loss due to any reason should consider an abdominoplasty.

Waistline Transformation

If you are someone looking for an hourglass figure along with a flat and firm abdomen, then a tummy tuck is the cosmetic surgery for you. By performing a rectus repair during the procedure, a cosmetic surgeon naturally pulls the waist inward, essentially producing a cinching effect.

Stretch Marks and Scars

Although a tummy tuck is not the procedure of choice for stretch marks or scarring from previous surgeries, people with these issues may benefit from getting a tummy tuck.

Especially if the stretch marks or scars (E.g. C-section scars) are below the navel over loose skin. When this loose skin is excised during a tummy tuck procedure, the scarring and stretch marks will be removed as well.

Psychological Benefits

A firm, flat, and smooth abdomen is aesthetically pleasing and enhances body contours. It improves self-esteem and restores a person’s confidence in their appearance.

Cosmetic transformation is one of the most common reasons many people opt for a tummy tuck procedure.

Clinical Indications

Diastasis Recti

A diastasis rectus is the weakness of the rectus abdomini muscle that runs in the midline of the body. It happens due to excessive stretching of the abdomen during pregnancy. It leads to issues such as ventral hernias, a bulging abdomen, and back pain. This muscle is tightened and fortified during a tummy tuck, resulting in the alleviation of all these symptoms.

Urinary Incontinence

Stress, or post-pregnancy incontinence, is a worrying symptom many people suffer from. Tightening the abdominal muscles during a tummy tuck strengthens the pelvic muscles as well and promotes normal urination.

Bad posture

Abdominal weakness leads to bad posture, aggravating backaches, and discomfort. Individuals suffering from bad posture see improvement after undergoing a tummy tuck due to the fortification of the abdominal musculature.

Better Quality of Life

A tummy tuck improves quality of life by improving posture and making it easy to adopt an active lifestyle.

Recovery Period After a Tummy Tuck

Undergoing a tummy tuck is a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Have a look at the before and after images of patients on the Mayclinik official webpage to get a better understanding of the permanent and dramatic transformation after a tummy tuck.

The Mayclinik staff counsels all the abdominoplasty patients about the tummy tuck recovery guidelines. These instructions have to be strictly followed to get the maximum benefits from the surgery.

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About the Author

Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.