Second Chance at a Tummy Tuck

When undergoing a procedure as invasive and significant as a tummy tuck, patients expect to invest in this procedure just once in their lifetime. An important part of cosmetic improvement and contentment with one's outward appearance is to continually make strides toward healthy living. This includes your diet, activity level, stress level, and the amount of sleep you receive each night. Most people, however, struggle with maintaining a realistic routine that keeps them consistently toned and healthy. Weight fluctuates and core muscles soften to the point of indistinguishable strength and shape.

Many men and women complain of having a gut or love handles. So, when they undergo the tummy tuck procedure they long for the result of visible abdominal muscles, excess skin removal after dramatic weight loss and a flatter, sleeker abdomen. It may take up to 3 months to completely heal from the draining, swelling, and soreness but, the professional results of the surgery have brought thousands of men and women personal satisfaction. But, as is the case with any cosmetic procedure where fat and tissue are removed, there are chances that weight gain after the surgery can bring the fat deposits or the presence of a belly back again. If thorough lifestyle changes are not adhered to after surgery, fat can build up in that area again. Trying tummy tuck surgery again for the second time means doing a revision of the first surgery. Again, the patient must decide whether they request a mini, standard, or extended procedure. Then, an incision just above the pubic area is made in order to reposition the abdominal muscles to make them tighter. Unlike the first procedure, the patient may request their tummy tuck include a small or large amount of liposuction. This combination of procedures can provide ultimate results that will help the patient take their physical progress very seriously. Then, they will make all of the lifestyle changes necessary to maintain the investment.

No one wants to admit defeat when considering a surgery for the second time, but sometimes the condition of the abdomen after pregnancy or extreme weight gain calls for the tummy tuck solution. This helps recondition the abdominal muscles once again. Revisiting the plastic surgeon for help with muscle definition and fat loss can help a patient regain the focus to commit to a lifestyle that means proper nutrition and exercise, keeping the belly flat once and for all.