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Should
I wait to have a "tummy
tuck" until I have
had all my children? |
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In general,
if you are planning to
have more children, some
of the benefits may be
lost. However, if you
have lost weight and have
excess skin as a result,
feel self conscious about
your appearance, the results
of surgery may justify
the operation at any time. |
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Won't
liposuction take care
of it? |
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When
there is skin looseness
and the underlying muscles
are stretched, suction
will not improve the appearnce
and may worsen it. When
there is significant fat
and some skin looseness,
suction may not give a
predictable result. In
some cases, it is reasonable
to start with a preliminary
suction operation, with
the understanding that
a secondary (tightening)
body contour surgery may
be needed. |
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Do I
need to have such a long
scar? |
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The
incision length depends
mostly on how wide an
area of skin is removed,
and this is related to
how loose the skin is.
In an abdominoplasty (tummy
tuck), when all the skin
below the belly button
is removed, the scar usually
runs from hip to hip.
Less looseness requires
a smaller incision. |
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When
can I start exercising
again? |
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I encourage
walking during the first
few days, light aerobic
activity at two weeks,
and full exercise routine
with abdominal exercises
at six weeks. |
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