Toning up your midsection can be one of your biggest challenges. It’s a trouble spot for many people. You may be at your ideal weight. You can do all kinds of exercises that focus on your abdomen. You can watch what you eat. You still may not have the tight, flat tummy that you envy on others. Toning your abdomen can be especially frustrating after you have had children or you have lost a great deal of weight. You may find yourself dealing with flabby skin in addition to deposits of fat. A tummy tuck could be the solution for you.

Why Choose a Tummy Tuck?

Liposuction is the simplest cosmetic procedure when you are trying to eliminate fat from your midsection. A hollow tube is inserted into a surgical opening in order to remove the fat. However, this procedure won’t help you if you are struggling with loose skin. It also won’t do anything for tightening up your abdominal muscles. A tummy tuck will achieve all your goals when it comes to shaping your abdomen. Your plastic surgeon will make an opening that runs across your body. It will begin at one hip and stop at the other. You can expect it to be low enough on your abdomen that your scar will be covered by underwear or a bathing suit. Once the opening has been made, any flabby, excess skin will be removed. Fat will be suctioned away. Your abdominal muscles can be given some attention too. The flap of skin created by the surgical site will be drawn down until your abdomen is tight. Once you have recovered, you can say hello to your transformed tummy.

Is Now the Time for a Tummy Tuck?

If you are serious about having a tummy tuck, you should wait until you are done having children. You should also be happy about your weight. If you are planning on losing weight, you should hold off on a tummy tuck until your weight is stable. A tummy tuck is a good choice if you have tried to shape your tummy on your own without satisfying results. You should be feeling well before you consider surgery. If you have any underlying conditions, you need to inform your surgeon. This may have an impact on whether you should have surgery or not. While positive results are important, keeping you safe during surgery is the most important goal to remember.

Talk to Your Surgeon About a Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck could be the best solution for you when it comes to getting the figure you want. To learn more, make an appointment with Kotka Erahaigla. At our office in Tallinn, our surgeon will assess your midsection and talk to you about what you can expect from the procedure. Contact us today to set up your consultation!