What are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?
Many people find their goals for their abdomen almost impossible to achieve. Loose skin and stubborn fat in this area often refuse to budge, even with diet and exercise. A tummy tuck can help you reach those goals and see a flat, toned stomach. Dr. Rankin will assess your needs to determine what type of tummy tuck will work best for you.
What is a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck is a surgical way to remove sagging skin and fat from the abdomen. A tummy tuck can help improve the appearance of a sagging or protruding abdomen resulting from factors such as pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and aging. The procedure can also help improve posture and alleviate back pain by strengthening the abdominal muscles.
What are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck can have a range of benefits for both men and women. Here are some of the most significant benefits:
Improved Appearance
The most obvious benefit of a tummy tuck is a more toned and flatter abdomen. The procedure can remove excess skin and fat and tighten the underlying muscles, resulting in a more contoured and youthful appearance.
Enhanced Confidence
Many people feel self-conscious about the appearance of their abdomen, especially if they have loose skin or a protruding belly. A tummy tuck can help restore confidence by improving the overall appearance of the midsection.
Improved Posture
A tummy tuck can repair abdominal muscles that have separated. This restores your core strength, improving posture and letting you get the full benefits of abdominal exercises.
Better Clothes Fit
Sagging skin and fat can make your clothes fit awkwardly, forcing you to wear things large enough to accommodate or hide this excess skin. With a flatter and more toned abdomen, clothing will fit better and look more flattering.
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How Does a Tummy Tuck Work?
Dr. Rankin will determine the best way to address your goals and the state of your abdomen during a consultation at our Greenbrae or Walnut Creek office. He may recommend a full tummy tuck if you have significantly loose skin and excess fat. This procedure uses an incision along the lower abdomen to lift and tighten the skin.
Those without a large amount of sagging skin may benefit from a mini tummy tuck, which uses a smaller incision to correct your concerns with your abdomen. Dr. Rankin can also combine liposuction and Renuvion®. This combination works to remove fat and tighten the skin with a minimally invasive procedure.
What is Recovery Like From a Tummy Tuck?
Recovery from a tummy tuck typically takes several weeks, depending on the extent of the procedure. Dr. Rankin recommends that patients take at least two weeks off work and avoid strenuous activity for six weeks. During the first few days after surgery, people typically experience some discomfort and swelling, which can be managed with pain medication and compression garments.
Next Steps
If you are interested in a tummy tuck, please reach out to our qualified staff to schedule a consultation at one of our convenient locations in Walnut Creek and Greenbrae. Schedule your consultation with NorCal Plastic Surgery by calling our East Bay location at (925) 856-4800 or our North Bay location at 415-727-9666, or by filling out the consultation request form below. Helping you achieve your cosmetic goals is an honor and a privilege at NorCal Plastic Surgery, proudly serving the East Bay, Marin County, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
