More women than ever before are considering having a tummy tuck in Tampa to improve their appearance. This popular cosmetic surgery procedure can give you a beautifully toned and slim stomach. This is especially desirable after gaining and losing a lot of weight or after being pregnant. These things can leave women with an overhang of fat and skin on the lower abdomen area. It can be impossible to move with dieting and exercise. This can lead to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem. A tummy tuck can resolve these issues by making the stomach area tight and smooth once more.
Another side effect of weight gain and loss and pregnancy is stretch marks. Also called “striae,” these marks appear as white, purple, or red lines over the abdomen. Many women who undergo a tummy tuck procedure ask whether their surgeries will eliminate their stretch marks. Read on to discover the answer.
What Is A Tummy Tuck?
Also known as an abdominoplasty, this procedure involves removing excess skin and fat from the stomach area. A surgeon tightens up the structures under the skin to achieve a natural, smoother appearance. Performed under a general anesthetic, this is a very effective operation that produces excellent results. Patients undergoing this surgery can usually resume their regular activities in just three or four weeks. They can typically see the outcome in around six to 12 months after their bodies have recovered fully.
What Should I Know about Stretch Marks and Tummy Tucks?
When you have a tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon usually removes the skin below the belly button. Should you have stretch marks in that area, the surgeon will usually remove them, too, or at least minimize them. Sometimes, though, patients have some stretch marks above their belly buttons. The tummy tuck procedure will not improve these. In some cases, though, the surgeon could move the skin above the navel to the abdomen’s lower part during surgery. This hides the stretch marks.
Should I Have A Tummy Tuck to Remove My Stretch Marks?
If your stretch marks are primarily below your navel, a tummy tuck will be able to get rid of them. Even if the stretch marks do not vanish completely, the procedure will greatly improve their appearance. If your stretch marks are above this point, the surgery may not affect them. This is something to bear in mind when arranging your procedure. However, your surgeon will be able to discuss the potential outcome with you to have realistic expectations.
Arranging Your Abdominoplasty
When you’re considering an abdominoplasty procedure to remove your stretch marks, it is always important to choose a skilled surgeon. Here at Artistic Lipo and Plastic Surgery, we are proud of the expertise of our surgical team.
Contact us to learn how we can help you achieve the flat, toned, and stretch mark-free stomach you desire. Discover why so many women are choosing us for their tummy tucks in Tampa.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
