A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess skin and fat on the lower abdomen.
You will have a permanent scar around the lower abdomen and around the belly button. While a tummy tuck removes some of the fat, it is not a weight loss procedure.
A tummy tuck will improve your appearance, if you have lots of hanging or stretched skin on the lower abdomen or if you have a pot-belly appearance. The usual cause of this is pregnancy. The expanding womb stretches the skin and muscles so much that they can never return to their pre-pregnancy state.
Can I get pregnant after a tummy tuck?
Yes. The surgery does not change your fertility. Your womb will still be able to expand safely, but the repair of the abdominal muscles may be undone and the newly tightened skin may develop stretch marks.
What are the risks?
A tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure with very real risks. There are general risks associated with surgery as well as risks specific to this procedure. Your surgeon will discuss these with you during your consultation. You should then reassess whether it is right for you. Common problems include small fluid collections that may have to be drained or small areas of the scar that open. More serious problems are rare and include death of the flesh of the tummy, blood clots, severe infections and problems related to anaesthesia. Problems occur more often in smokers and those who are obese. |
