Some Reasons For An Abdominoplasty

People list many reasons for having an Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) performed. One of the most cited reasons is for a woman who has recently delivered a child to use the procedure to regain her pre-pregnancy figure. From a womans perspective, several pregnancies, or for that matter, one pregnancy can cause a womans abdominal muscles to expand to undesirable dimensions. Unfortunately, the skin around a womans stomach may not return to pre-pregnancy form after the childs birth, despite diet and exercise. Hence, a woman may wish to undergo this procedure in order to recapture her figure. A bit of caution is urged thoughif a woman plans on having more children in the future, an Abdominoplasty is not suitable for them. If a woman chooses to ignore this advice, it is very possible for the excess skin problem to reappear after another pregnancy.

Also, people who have lost a large amount of weight may require an Abdominoplasty. Just like a woman who has recently delivered, a previously overweight persons skin may not be able to return to its original size due to the excessive amount of weight lost. Regardless of the actions taken by the individual, the hanging skin will not be able to be eliminated by intense exercise or proper nutrition. Further attempts to resolve this problem via these means can only lead to increasing frustration. In this case, the best way to eliminate the excess skin may be to undergo a Abdominoplasty.

A third category of people who could benefit from a tummy tuck are those individuals whose midsections become unsightly (in their opinion) due to hereditary or the aging process. While it may be impossible to reverse the aging process or change your genes, it is possible to increase the attractiveness of your body. It should be noted though, that modification of ones body is not likely to lead to lasting increased self-esteem.

While these three categories of people may benefit from an Abdominoplasty, this procedure cannot be considered a fix-all for all people with excessive skin (or fat) around their midsections. The most glaring improper use of a tummy tuck is for weight loss. It would be unwise to use a tummy tuck as a weight loss technique. To ensure long lasting weight loss and health, a proper nutrition program and an adequate exercise program must be followed. Without modification of an individuals behavior, the weight is most likely to return.