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Get the Right Tummy Tuck for You
At New You, we provide surgical and non-surgical procedures in Washington to help people achieve the look they want while placing safety and viability over everything else. That’s part of why it’s important that you understand your options as the person undergoing the procedure and ultimate transformation. With tummy tucks, or abdominoplasty, there are a few variations of the procedure, each with their own costs and benefits. Generally, if you are looking to get rid of excess skin after weight loss or childbirth a tummy tuck may be right for you. If you are interested in a tummy tuck you can discuss your options with Dr. Yanira Perez at New You. The procedure is best suited for non-smoking individuals or those willing to quit who are committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Abdominoplasty
At New You, we perform three main types of abdominoplasty procedures; traditional tummy tucks, mini tummy tucks, and drainless tummy tucks. The answer to the best tummy tuck option for you will come when you take into account your own medical, financial, and post-operative circumstances.
The Traditional Tummy Tuck
The classic tummy tuck is the longest standing of the three, proving its reliability as a relatively safe and effective procedure. The incision is placed within the pubic area and extends hip to hip allowing for excess skin and fat removal. The abdominal area is contoured with liposuction and the abdominal muscles typically tightened to achieve a flatter abdomen. Great candidates for this procedure are those with massive weight loss and excess skin both above and below the belly button, as well as women who have undergone pregnancies.
The Mini Tummy Tuck
The Mini tummy tuck is a great option for anyone who just needs to make that final step to get toward the flat stomach they’ve been working for. Oftentimes, people will plateau in their exercise efforts to leave a little “pooch” of excess fat and skin below the belly button. The mini tuck is less invasive than a traditional tummy tuck and has a speedier recovery time. This procedure is for you if you have excess lower abdominal skin below the belly button and desire fat reduction with contouring throughout the abdomen, waist, and hips.
The Drainless Tummy Tuck/Lipoabdominoplasty
One of the big developments in abdominoplasty in recent years is the development of the drainless tummy tucks. While traditional tummy tucks require draining tubes during the recovery that may add to your discomfort, this procedure eliminates any recovery drains. You can expect less discomfort and a faster recovery, among other benefits.
AT WHAT POINT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A TUMMY TUCK?
For the most part, tummy tucks, or abdominoplasties, are done for cosmetic reasons. While there are instances where one may be medically necessary, these are not the vast majority of surgeries performed. Thus, having a tummy tuck is a personal decision and is mainly performed to improve the appearance of your abdomen.
Some of the main reasons to consider a tummy tuck include:
After Pregnancy
While bearing a baby is one of the greatest privileges of being a woman, carrying a baby can take a significant toll on your body. Your skin will stretch to accommodate the baby, you could have urinary and digestive issues, and unsightly stretch marks are often left behind. Some women experience varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and even a tear during birth. Many women would like their bodies back so they turn to New You for help.
After a Significant Loss in Weight
When you gain weight, your skin stretches as the fat cells in your body grow. However, when you lose weight, your skin that has stretched does not return to its normal shape. This is because the elastin and collagen fibers in your skin lose elasticity from the weight gain process. In order to permanently rid your body of that excess skin, abdominoplasty is required.
Aging
For the same reason that your skin does not snap into place after weight loss, your skin naturally begins to sag as you age. This is because the collagen and elastin in your skin are lost over time. The collagen and elastin is what keeps your skin firm. Sun exposure can also damage your skin, so as your body is exposed to more rays from the sun, most elastin is lost.
BENEFITS OF A TUMMY TUCK
Improves appearance and self-confidence. Without excess skin, you can wear the clothes you want to wear and you just feel better when you look in a mirror.
Strengthens your core. Your abdominal muscles may improve without excess skin in the way. You may experience increased flexibility, too.
Helps to prevent hernias. Ventral hernias can be caused by too much stress on your stomach muscles from the weight of your excess skin.
Improves control over bodily function. Urinary incontinence can be a problem after pregnancy. This is when you experience accidental leakage when you laugh, sneeze, cough, or exercise.
Improves posture. Weak abdominal muscles often cause a sway back. When you remove excess skin, your abdominal muscles tighten, helping to improve this condition.
IS TUMMY TUCK SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
There's no doubt that abdominoplasty is a big decision. After all, it is major surgery with a significant recovery time, so the decision should not be taken lightly. Plus, finances may be a consideration unless a tummy tuck is for medical reasons as most insurances do not cover elective cosmetic procedures. However, if you are unhappy with your appearance or are experiencing significant problems to the point it's impeding your lifestyle choices, schedule a consultation with New You in Gig Harbor to discuss your options today.
IS TUMMY TUCK SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
There's no doubt that abdominoplasty is a big decision. After all, it is major surgery with a significant recovery time, so the decision should not be taken lightly. Plus, finances may be a consideration unless a tummy tuck is for medical reasons as most insurances do not cover elective cosmetic procedures. However, if you are unhappy with your appearance or are experiencing significant problems to the point it's impeding your lifestyle choices, schedule a consultation with New You in Gig Harbor to discuss your options today.
CHOOSE NEW YOU TODAY
New You is proud to be serving the Gig Harbor area with our exceptional non-invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures that offer many benefits and improvements in your life. Life is too short to spend your days unhappy with your appearance or with a condition that can be improved that impedes how you want to live your life. You shouldn't have to give up running because of urinary incontinence or be embarrassed by the way you look so wear baggy clothes. Each and every day is a gift that should be embraced and celebrated by living your best life ever.
The staff at New You is dedicated to giving you a "new you" that you will love. We offer free consultations so you can get to know us, learn more about our services, and so we can help advise you on which treatment would be the best for your individual circumstance and goals. In addition to tummy tucks, we also offer breast augmentation, labiaplasty, blood facials, chin implants, facelifts, and more. Schedule an appointment with us today!