Four Medical Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty is a surgery that can repair weakened abdominal muscles and remove unwanted loose skin from the upper and lower abdomen. It is often a crucial part of a mommy makeover, which combines multiple procedures to reverse the unwelcome changes associated with pregnancy. However, many men can also benefit from tummy tuck surgery.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, tummy tuck popularity has risen by almost 90%, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Undoubtedly, most were for cosmetic correction, but there are medical reasons to have this surgery.

1. Reduced Urinary Incontinence

After bearing children, some women develop stress urinary incontinence, a bladder control problem associated with uncontrollable leakage when sneezing, coughing, exercising, or laughing.

In many cases, there are non-surgical solutions to this issue. However, for patients with a severe problem, several studies indicate abdominoplasty can help with recovery, especially for women who gave birth vaginally.

2. Improved Abdominal Tone

Multiple pregnancies or extreme weight fluctuations can strain abdominal muscles to the point that core exercises alone cannot tighten them. Abdominoplasty will repair separated muscles and remove excess skin and fat to flatten the abdomen.

3. Better Posture and Less Discomfort

Weak abdominal muscles may produce lordosis, also called sway back. After tummy tuck surgery, patients may notice their posture gets better on its own, resulting in less neck and back pain.

4. Ventral Hernia Correction

When the intestine or abdominal tissue pokes through the abdominal wall and forms a pocket, we call that a ventral hernia. Several causes include abdominal weakness from massive weight loss or surgeries like appendectomies or C-sections.

The symptoms that necessitate a ventral hernia correction are similar to those for a tummy tuck. These surgeries correct weak adnominal muscles and pressure on the skin. Whether due to pregnancy or excess weight, a weak abdominal wall may allow a ventral hernia to form.

Once you develop a ventral hernia, it will likely happen again. Often, surgeons will add abdominoplasty to the hernia repair to strengthen the wall and prevent future occurrences. Combining the procedures is generally safe and reduces medical expenses and recovery time.

Schedule Your Tummy Tuck Consultation Today

Due to this surgery’s growing popularity, many people mistakenly believe a tummy tuck is not major surgery. However, a full tummy tuck takes several hours to complete and requires general anesthesia.

A typical abdominoplasty removes up to 10 pounds of abdominal fat by disconnecting the skin from the area, suturing abdominal tissue, and removing excess skin. Recovering from this surgery can take several weeks. If you’re considering this solution, you should discuss the potential risks and your full health history with your surgeon.

To book a tummy tuck consultation, please contact Dr. Bresnick by calling (818) 981-3333 today.

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