Tummy Tuck Surgery Performed Near Temple Terrace, FL

If you are at or near your ideal body weight but still concerned about sagginess in your midsection, a tummy tuck may be right for you. A skillful surgeon can remove fat, trim away excess skin, and tighten your abdominal muscles to add tone and contour to your stomach.

Why Does Abdominal Skin Sag?

Over time, your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin – two proteins that are essential for maintaining healthy, supple skin – gradually declines. As a result, your skin may begin to “deflate” and sag. Weight fluctuations and pregnancies can intensify this effect. Here’s why: If inelastic skin is forced to stretch to accommodate excess body weight, it will be unable to fully “snap back” to its former size and shape after weight loss.

Doesn’t a Tummy Tuck Remove Fat?

Although a tummy tuck can be an effective means for achieving a tighter, trimmer abdominal profile, it is not intended to be an alternative to diet and exercise for weight loss. In fact, many patients seek tummy tuck surgery after they have lost a significant amount of weight by adopting a healthier lifestyle, giving birth, or undergoing bariatric surgery. A tummy tuck does remove fat, but if abdominal fat is your only concern, liposuction may be a better – and less invasive – solution, especially if your skin is still relatively elastic.

It is important to note that any weight gain or loss after tummy tuck surgery can reverse the aesthetic benefits of the procedure. Therefore, you should attain a healthy, stable body weight before undergoing a tummy tuck and commit to maintaining your weight afterward. Also, if you are a woman, you should postpone your surgery until you are finished having children.

Consult With a Skilled Plastic Surgeon Near Temple Terrace

Dr. John Roach is a double board certified plastic and general surgeon who specializes in performing tummy tuck surgery. Since 2008, Dr. Roach has been practicing at the Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery LLC near Temple Terrace, Florida, where he helps many patients achieve their appearance-related goals with cosmetic surgery.

If you’d like to discuss tummy tuck surgery with Dr. Roach, contact the Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery today.