Question 1

how long should i wait to have a tummy tuck afterc section and what do u tjthink about tummy tucks (witch hazel)?

Accepted Answer

Wait until older: Before resorting to surgery, see if exercises will achieve a similar result, particularly at your age. As you get older, exercise may not be as effective and if it really bothers you, in the hands of a good surgeon, it's fine.

Question 2

i currently have problems with my knees. and im overweight. i try to gym and eat a balanced diet but it doesnt help. can i concerder a tummy tuck? im to young for knee replacements. please help me

Accepted Answer

At age 34 you would: too young for new knees. If you are generally, overweight - a tummy tuck would only address a specific area. Consider working with a physical trainer.

Question 3

if you are 25 lbs over weight, can you still get a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

A conditional Yes: A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can be desirable for any patient with excess abdominal tissue or laxity of their abdominal muscles.  The ideal is to lose weight before surgery (while not using an extreme diet), but this is often not possible.  Your surgeon would be able to recommend whether surgery is advisable or not.

Question 4

65-yr-old female.  diet and exercised my way from 230 to 165 lbs. (5'51/2").  ready for tummy tuck.  what should i expect in terms of recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Talk with your surge: You should talk with your plastic surgeon and make sure he/she takes into account your age and activity level.   The recovery takes a few weeks to insure adequate healing.

Question 5

what is involved with tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Abdominoplasty is done to tighten the muscles of the abdomen, which have usually been stretched by pregnancy or massive weight gain, and to remove excess fat and skin from the abdominal wall. It is a big operation with a long incision just above the pubic hair that extends from hipbone to hipbone. You should make sure you are done having children before considering this operation.

Question 6

what can i do instead of a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Not to sound unkind, but weight loss is the only alternative.

Question 7

how is a pannectomy and a tummy tuck different?

Accepted Answer

The difference...: Is that in a panniculectomy, the excess "apron" of fat and skin is removed from the abdomen through a long incision at the lower abdomen. In an abdominoplasty, the same thing is done but also (and very importantly) the rectus muscles are brought back to their normal position in the midlne and the abdominal muscular wall is tightened.

Question 8

hello! disadvantages of tummy tuck before having kids?

Accepted Answer

Well,..: The common sense answer is that having children and being pregnant puts you at risk of having your Abdomen/stomach stretched as the baby grows inside you.

Question 9

do medicaid pay half of a tummy tuck?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Ask them directly ... I know with a large Bmi they cover weight loss surgery in California. As part of that surgery some doctors will do a tummy tuck.

Question 10

are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

Accepted Answer

Yes..: I'm told by my patients that it's similar to a c section.

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How long should i wait to have a tummy tuck afterc section and what do u tjthink about tummy tucks (witch hazel)?

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I currently have problems with my knees. and im overweight. i try to gym and eat a balanced diet but it doesnt help. can i concerder a tummy tuck? im to young for knee replacements. please help me

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If you are 25 lbs over weight, can you still get a tummy tuck?

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65-yr-old female. diet and exercised my way from 230 to 165 lbs. (5'51/2"). ready for tummy tuck. what should i expect in terms of recovery time?

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What is involved with tummy tuck?

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What can i do instead of a tummy tuck?

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How is a pannectomy and a tummy tuck different?

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Hello! disadvantages of tummy tuck before having kids?

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Do medicaid pay half of a tummy tuck?

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Are tummy tucks (witch hazel) painful?

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