How Tummy Tuck Surgery Regains Your Confidence After Pregnancy?

Are you willing to regain your body shape after pregnancy?

Many mothers are understandably anxious to feel more like themselves after nine months of carrying a baby. Surgery is the only way for women to regain their pre-pregnancy shapes. While you may have to wait a little longer than you would like to have cosmetic surgery, the long-term benefits are well worth the wait.

CI Plastic is an award-winning clinic with a professional staff and double-board certified surgeons like Dr. Dhaval Patel who understand the physical and emotional toll that pregnancy takes on a woman. And we are committed to helping patients look and feel confident again by offering a full range of mommy makeover procedures in Chicago, including the tummy tuck. The below image is related to the tummy tuck surgery done by our professional and experienced surgeons.

In this blog post, we offer some advice to women considering post-pregnancy tummy tuck surgery to help them understand what the procedure entails and why they should have a tummy tuck.

Overview

Having a baby or losing weight are both wonderful, but they can come at a cost. In addition to having loose, sagging skin in the abdomen, you may have diastasis recti. This occurs after pregnancy when the abdominal muscles on the left and right sides spread. The abdominal walls may no longer support the internal organs and belly properly. So you can appear to have a potbelly or a paunch.

You may be a candidate for one of the three types of tummy tucks described below, depending on the recommendations of your cosmetic surgeons in Chicago:

Full abdominoplasty

Tummy tuck surgery is the best option for post-pregnancy candidates who require the most correction. A horizontal incision from your pubic bone to your belly button is required for a full tummy tuck.

Your surgeon will pull the skin back, remove excess fat, and repair any damaged abdominal muscles. The skin can be pulled down and a new belly button implanted. The excess tissue is removed. You will have a low scar that will be hidden by your bathing suit or underwear.

A full tummy tuck procedure can take two to three hours. If you were pregnant, you should postpone this procedure until about six months after childbirth.

Mini-abdominoplasty

If you have less sagging skin after losing weight or having a baby, this may be a good tummy tuck option for you. It is usually reserved for patients who only have loose skin below the belly button. Your surgeon will make a cut below the belly button and remove excess fat and skin.

Circumferential abdominoplasty

This procedure, also known as a "belt lipectomy," is intended to remove excess skin from the abdomen and back while elevating the buttocks. It is most commonly used for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight following bariatric surgery, but it may be the best surgical option for some women who have had children.

What is the right time to get a tummy tuck after pregnancy?

It is natural and understandable to want to return to your pre-pregnancy shape as soon as possible after having a baby, but it is critical to remember that your body has just gone through an extreme physical process. Women must allow enough time to heal and recover from pregnancy and childbirth before undergoing a surgical procedure, especially one as extensive as 3D abdominoplasty, which may make caring for your new baby difficult. Most women are advised to wait at least 6-12 months after giving birth before undergoing tummy tuck surgery in Chicago.

Before your post-pregnancy tummy tuck, you should do the following:

• Allow your body to heal
  
• Exercise and diet can help you regain a healthy, stable weight.
  
• Complete breastfeeding
  
• Be prepared for a lengthy recovery period.
  
• Think about whether you're done having children.
  

Patients are encouraged to postpone their procedure until they are certain they are done having children because future pregnancies can significantly compromise or even reverse the results of a tummy tuck. However, if you become pregnant after surgery, a second or subsequent procedure may be able to help you regain your pre-baby figure.

Benefits

Some of the advantages of a tummy tuck after pregnancy include:

• Extra skin is removed: Depending on your genes, you may have looser skin, making you appear heavier than you are. When you have loose skin from pregnancy or weight loss, losing weight may not result in the trim waistline you desire.
  
• Fixed separated abdominal muscles after pregnancy: No amount of setups or crunches can repair separated abdominal muscles. Only surgical intervention can correct this.
  
• Stretch marks may be removed: If your stretch marks are on some of the skin removed, your surgeon may be able to remove them. Stretch marks are also influenced by your genes, so this aspect of tummy tuck surgery may appeal to you.
  
• Self-esteem: While looking your best after losing weight or having a baby is the primary goal, increasing your self-esteem is an added bonus. A tummy tuck may be exactly what you need to regain your confidence.
  

Do you want to improve your appearance with a tummy tuck procedure in Chicago

after having a baby or losing weight? With this popular cosmetic procedure, Dr. Dhaval Patel can help you regain your figure. Dr. Dhaval Patel will discuss your options, as well as your goals and more, during your consultation to determine if you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck.

Regain your shape. Regain your confidence.