5 Health Benefits of a Tummy Tuck That May Surprise You

A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery that flattens and contours the abdomen by removing excess skin and fat while tightening the abdominal muscles. Although many men and women wish to undergo a tummy tuck purely for aesthetic reasons, there are several medical conditions that can also be improved with the surgery. 

In this article, we will explore some of the health benefits of undergoing tummy tuck surgery, so that you can determine whether the procedure is right for you and your body. 

Our body contouring surgeon at the CREO Clinic in London, Dr. Omar Tillo, specialises in a vast array of cosmetic procedures, including abdominoplasty (tummy tuck surgery). With years of experience performing all types of tummy tucks, he is able to provide patients with bespoke solutions to their body’s concerns. 

When is a Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, Medically Beneficial?

Tummy tuck surgery helps patients regain a flatter, more defined stomach while tightening the abdominal muscles. In addition to its aesthetic benefits, you may be surprised to learn that a tummy tuck can have significant medical benefits, including:

1. Can Reduce Back Pain (After Birth or Significant Weight Loss)

After pregnancy or significant weight loss, the abdominal muscles can become strained and separated, a condition known as diastasis recti. 

A tummy tuck with muscle repair can help to realign and tighten these abdominal muscles, alleviating many of the painful symptoms such as back pain and poor posture. 

2. Can Help Strengthen Your Core

Abdominal muscle weakness can make it difficult to engage in physical exercise.

However, by undergoing tummy tuck surgery, patients can tighten their abdominal muscles, which in turn, improves the strength and stability of the core, enabling patients to lead a more active lifestyle.  

3. Can Correct a Ventral Hernia

A ventral hernia can occur when the intestine or abdominal tissue breaks through the wall of the abdomen, forming a pocket or sack. This hernia may develop for a number of reasons, including abdominal weakness from major weight loss as well as following surgeries like C-sections. 

A full tummy tuck can correct a ventral hernia by tightening the upper and lower abdominal muscles, thus reducing the amount of strain on the stomach muscles.

4. Can Improve Mobility By Reducing Excess Skin

A tummy tuck removes loose, excess skin that can interfere with a patient’s mobility and ability to exercise, particularly after significant weight loss. This is important as regular exercise is essential when it comes to maintaining a strong, contoured stomach after surgery. 

5. Can Improve Confidence and Boost Self-Esteem

By regaining a flatter, defined stomach, tummy tuck patients are more comfortable and confident with the appearance of their midriff, and feel less self conscious when engaging in physical activity and wearing tight clothing. 

Cosmetic Benefits of Tummy Tuck

There are several key cosmetic benefits of a tummy tuck:

Removes Excess Skin

The main goal of a tummy tuck is to remove the excess skin around the abdomen to provide a more aesthetically pleasing, flatter abdomen. 

This can help patients feel more comfortable in more form-fitting clothing and engaging in exercise.

Removes Hanging Belly After C-Section

Many women who have undergone a Caesarean section are left with a pooch of excess skin overhanging the c-section scar in the lower abdomen. 

A tummy tuck can excise this hanging, excess skin and, by doing so, create a flatter, more contoured abdomen. 

Improves Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are most commonly found on the skin of the lower abdomen. When the excess skin is removed during a tummy tuck, as are the stretch marks that are present.

For this reason, a tummy tuck can be a viable option for treating abdominal stretch marks.

Defines Abs

A tummy tuck can remove excess skin that hides away the abdominal muscles. Once postoperative swelling has dissipated, patients enjoy a more contoured tummy with greater definition for the abs. 

In addition, many patients may seek additional definition via HD Lipo to remove fat deposits and finely tune the appearance of the abs.

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Considering a Tummy Tuck? Meet With Us 

For further information on tummy tuck surgery at the CREO Clinic in London, contact us to schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with Dr. Tillo. 

As a body contouring expert, he will be able to assess your suitability for the procedure and discuss any medical concerns you may have.