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The Truth About Tummy Tuck Myths
A tummy tuck is a great way to get rid of stubborn fatty deposits, strengthen weakened or separated abdominal muscles, and tighten stretched, sagging skin. However, since this procedure is highly personalized and can address a wide range of issues, there are many myths that surround tummy tucks, and if you are considering getting one, you should do all you can to learn about Tummy Tucks to ensure that the procedure is right for your needs and wants.
Myth: A Tummy Tuck Is A Weight Loss Procedure
Many people think having a tummy tuck will help them lose weight and people who have it done are overweight and want to lose a lot of weight from their midsection. This isn’t true. The ideal candidate for a tummy tuck is someone who is generally healthy and at a normal weight for their height. They may have loose skin from prior pregnancy or weight loss or have the appearance of a protruding abdomen due to weakened muscles. A tummy tuck will address stubborn fat and extra skin in the midsection, but it will not remove fat anywhere else on the body. Similarly, if you have internal fat (fat around your organs or visceral fat) due to obesity, a tummy tuck cannot address that.
Myth: Diet and Exercise Will Give You The Same Results
A good diet and exercise routine is the time-tested way to lose weight and get a healthy, lean body shape, but it will likely not be possible to get rid of loose skin in your abdomen. Stubborn belly fat can be hard to get rid of except with surgical intervention. Weight loss will also not help with the appearance of stretched and excess abdominal skin. Having a tummy tuck will help to remove this skin so that you have a tighter-looking abdomen.
Myth: Tummy Tucks Are Only For Women
Tummy tucks are for both men and women. Typically, when you hear about a tummy tuck, it may be in a discussion about a mommy makeover procedure after pregnancy and childbirth. However, many men also deal with loose skin and stubborn belly fat, sometimes as a result of significant weight loss. Both sexes can have a successful tightening of their abdomen with a tummy tuck.
Myth: You Are Too Old For A Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks can be done at any age. The most common ages that are seen when doing a tummy tuck are people between the ages of 35 and 50. However, Dr Fichadia sees patients in all age groups undergoing this surgery. As long as you are healthy, you can get a tummy tuck to greatly enhance the look and shape of your midsection.
Tummy Tuck Surgery in Portland, OR
To find out if tummy tuck is right for you, the best resource is an expert plastic surgeon who performs this procedure regularly. Contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hetal Fichadia, located in Portland, OR, to schedule a consultation about tummy tuck surgery. Our friendly staff will help to ensure that you get the procedure that best meets your needs and gives you the body shape you want. We will also go over all the ins and outs of the tummy tuck procedure with you during your consultation and answer any questions you may have. Call us today or contact us online to get started.
Dr. Fichadia is a double board-certified, comprehensively trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She completed general surgical training at St Elizabeth’s Medical Center, an affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA, and subsequently completed a highly competitive plastic surgery program at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. She has presented research from her time in Boston and Portland at national and international surgical meetings such as Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons and annual meeting of American Society of Plastic Surgery.
