4 Tips for Long-Lasting Tummy Tuck Results

Follow Post-Care Instructions

• The recovery period following a tummy tuck is crucial for determining the long-term results of your surgery.
• During this period, you want to make sure that you closely follow all after-care instructions to prevent any complications that could affect your long-term results.

Avoid Future Pregnancies

• Pregnancy can put your body through a tremendous amount of stress. Carrying a child in the womb would place pressure on the abdominal muscles and skin tightened during a tummy tuck.
• This pressure could undo some of the results of the procedure. Therefore, an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck should not have plans for future pregnancies.

Avoid Excessive Weight Gain

• An ideal tummy tuck candidate should also be at a stable weight. Similar to pregnancy, weight gain can strain the abdominal wall, loosening up the skin and muscles tightened during the procedure.
• Before getting a tummy tuck, you want to make sure that you’re close to your ideal weight and can maintain it.

Diet & Exercise

• During and after the recovery period, your surgeon will inform you as to when and how much exercise you can engage in.
• It’s important to start small as your body recovers, but eventually you’ll want to return to a healthy diet and exercise regimen.