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When Is the Right Time To Get a Tummy Tuck?

DR. LEVI YOUNG, MD

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tummy tucktummy tuck is a procedure that can help reduce excess fat and skin in the abdominal area. It is not typically performed to help patients lose weight. Instead, it is used to improve contour and address stubborn pockets of fat and excess skin after weight loss. Knowing when is a good time for this surgery can help you achieve the best possible results. 

When Is the Right Time for a Tummy Tuck?

Before you get a tummy tuck, your weight should be stable. Gaining weight after a tummy tuck can reverse the procedure. It takes a lot of planning and follow-up care to see the best results of this surgery. When you follow certain steps prior to your tummy tuck surgery, you can get through the recovery process better. Most people need to start planning for a tummy tuck several months before the procedure, and that includes finding the right surgeon.

Time to Get Serious

Once you decide you want to go through the tummy tuck process, you need to start eating well, drinking more water, and staying active. You should quit smoking if you smoke and limit the amount of alcohol you drink, as these two factors can affect the healing process. Stress also affects the healing process, so if you are easily stressed, you should start stress management techniques. Meanwhile, you should set up a consultation with your plastic surgeon.

When You Should Consider a Tummy Tuck

You can get a tummy tuck for many reasons. If you lose a significant amount of weight, you may have extra skin that is in the way. Other reasons that you may consider getting a tummy tuck to tighten up your abdominal area include:

  • Weight changes due to pregnancy
  • C-sections and other types of abdominal surgeries
  • Your natural body type
  • Aging

Schedule a Tummy Tuck Procedure in Leawood, KS

Levi J. Young, MD, Advanced Cosmetic Surgery, serves Leawood and the surrounding areas in Kansas. To find out more about the tummy tuck procedure, speak with Dr. Young at Levi J. Young, MD, Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. To arrange a consultation, please call 913-341-2188.

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