An abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, is used to remove and tighten loose or sagging skin around the abdomen due to pregnancy, age, heredity, or extreme weight loss. If you are in the Portland area, and you’re interested in a tummy tuck procedure, The Vu Center can help! We offer a variety of cosmetic procedures to help you achieve the look you desire. Whether you’re looking for a tummy tuck, liposuction, or another surgery to improve the look of your body, our talented plastic surgeon, Dr. Vu, can make it happen. Contact The Vu Center to schedule your consultation today!
Tummy Tuck
After extreme weight loss, multiple pregnancies, or simply aging, your abdomen may lose the aesthetic appeal it once had. An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck procedure, is used to eliminate unwanted fat and tighten loose skin around the abdomen. As a result, you’re left with a stomach that is flat and toned. Unfortunately, a tummy tuck procedure is not considered a weight loss solution, however, if you have stubborn fat that won’t go away with diet and exercise, a tummy tuck may help.
Tummy tuck procedures provide many benefits, including better posture, relief from Stress Urinary Incontinence, and overall, an improved appearance.
Better Posture
Extreme weight loss or pregnancy can cause your abdominal muscles to weaken, in turn, this will put strain on your back as your posture changes to accommodate the lack of support.
Many patients experience relief from back pain as well as improved posture after a tummy tuck procedure. The reason behind this is because, during the procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened, which results in better support for your spine.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
One of the main complaints from women after having a baby is that they no longer have control over their bladder. Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) occurs most commonly in women after multiple pregnancies. Those who have SUI experience uncontrollable leakage whenever they sneeze, laugh, cough, or exercise. However, SUI is not common in women who have had a cesarean delivery.
In most cases, SUI can be controlled using certain exercises and doesn’t require surgery. That being said, if you suffer from SUI and you’re planning on having a tummy tuck, this procedure can actually be used to stop SUI. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon will use soft tissue that is located by the pelvic area to create a bladder obstruction. This will help you to experience less incontinence.
Improved Appearance
A healthy diet and exercise are key to losing weight or regaining your figure after a pregnancy. That being said, there are times when diet and exercise fail to help you achieve the appearance and figure you desire. One of the most significant benefits of a tummy tuck procedure is improved appearance.
While a tummy tuck is not a weight-loss solution, it will still help with stubborn fat around the abdomen that won’t diminish with a healthy diet and exercise. The results of a tummy tuck procedure vary from patient to patient, but this procedure should result in a flatter, more toned abdomen, and tight abdominal muscles.
The Vu Center
At the Vu Center, we want to help all of our patients achieve the appearance that they’ve always wanted. We offer a variety of cosmetic procedures to help you reach your goals. Whether you’re looking for rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, or a tummy tuck, our certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Vu, can make it happen. If you’re interested in learning more about a tummy tuck or one of our other cosmetic surgeries, contact The Vu Center today to schedule a consultation. We look forward to seeing you soon!