Page-Title: How Much Weight Can You Lose From a Tummy Tuck?
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Many individuals consider an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck for a myriad of reasons. Some people opt for the procedure to remove excess skin that causes the belly to protrude. Others complement their weight loss goals with an abdominoplasty. Some women, especially those who had multiple pregnancies, choose a tummy tuck to eliminate stretch marks. Other people use the procedure to correct separated muscles and trim skin after extreme weight loss.
Indeed, a tummy tuck is great for those who want to flatten and tighten their abdominal areas. While the procedure does help you in your weight loss efforts, it shouldn’t …show more content…
The reason is a tummy tuck is not designed that way.
Yes, you may have heard from previous patients that a tummy tuck has helped them lose weight, and this is true. However, not in the way you expect it to be. After the removal of excess fat and skin in the abdomen, you may weigh 2kg to5kg less than your previous weight before the surgery. There is weight loss but only minimal, and the reason is skin and fat weigh less than bones and muscles.
Abdominoplasty is best only for the enhancement of the abdomen. It removes excess fat and skin, and corrects weakened muscles, so the stomach will appear flatter, tighter, and slimmer. Simply put, it doesn’t not replace a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.
With this revelation, you’re probably wondering by now why many tummy tuck patients look slim even if the surgery is not a weight loss treatment. Well, that is due to weight management.
Maintenance Is Key
Have you ever wondered why surgeons ask their patients to wait for at least three to six months before they undergo a tummy tuck? This is to help them determine if the patient is already at a stable weight or if he or she needs to shed more