If your abdominal muscles stretched during pregnancy, then unfortunately exercise will not tighten them back to the way they were pre-pregnancy. If you suffer from stretched abdominal muscles then a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty is the right surgery for you.
Candidates for a tummy tuck
A tummy tuck is one of the top plastic surgery procedures performed in the US, and it’s not only women who are requesting it, men are as well. Women who desire to get their pre-baby body back are high on the list of candidates, but so too are the men and women left with plenty of loose skin after massive weight loss.
Tummy Tuck Procedure
A tummy tuck can give you a firmer and smoother mid-section, as it removes excess skin, and also tightens the muscles. The operation is usually done under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis, and the incisions are made across the lower abdomen.
After the procedure patients may experience some swelling, and this can take up to 4 weeks to improve. Patients are required to wear drains to prevent fluid collection, and these are usually removed 2-3 weeks after the operation. An abdominal binder is also fitted to provide support for the tummy area.
If you would like to find out more about how to get rid of stretched abdominal muscles, then contact Rocheford Plastic Surgery in Woodbury, MN. Dr. Heather Rocheford has performed numerous tummy tucks, and has many satisfied patients who have achieved their desired results. She can be contacted at 651-739-1100, or via the web at [http://www.drrocheford.com/contact-directions/].
