Indiana Plastic Surgery Blog

Should I reach a certain ‘goal weight’ before my tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) works best for individuals who have come as close to their goal weight as possible and have been able to maintain this weight for several months.  Abdominoplasty is not a substitute for weight loss and diet and exercise are crucial for maintaining your results.  Abdominoplasty is a rewarding surgery for many people and can help you get over the hump that exercise and diet can only partially provide.

The procedure will not only address any excess skin and subcutaneous tissue you have, but also tighten your abdominal (6 pack) muscles and remove some of your stretch marks.

How long after childbirth should I wait?

I do not recommend having the surgery until you are finished having children.  Doing so would possibly effect the beneficial results you obtained from the procedure.  Although there is no specific time when a tummy tuck should be done following pregnancy, 6 months is considered an appropriate amount of time to wait.  At the minimum, 3 months might be considered safe.

The most appropriate time to have a tummy tuck following pregnancy is when A) you have decided not to have more children, and B) when you have lost your pre-pregnancy weight.

There are a few plastic surgeons (they are definitely in the minority) who will perform a tummy tuck at the same surgical setting as the delivery.  The potential problem with this is the patient has not lost her pregnancy weight and when she does so, may experience less than optimal results.

Can I remove stretch marks with a tummy tuck?

Unfortunately, there is no good solution for addressing stretch marks other than their surgical removal.  The amount of stretch marks that are able to be removed depends on the amount of skin that is able to be removed during a tummy tuck.  Depending on the elasticity of your skin, you may be able to have some of the stretch marks removed that extend above your belly button.

Indiana Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce a great special on Juvederm Injectable facial filler. Receive $100 rebate from Allergan, the makers of Juvederm, when you purchase a second syringe.

*2nd syringe must be administered at time of appointment.  Offer good through Feb 28, 2009.

To schedule your appointment please contact Indiana Plastic Surgery today through the website or call (219) 513-2100.

Indiana Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce a Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm facial filler seminar on June 19th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at our Munster office. Bring a friend and receive a discount on Botox or Juvederm injection treatments. Click here to register for this event now, you don’t want to miss it!

Indiana Plastic Surgery is now offering Juvederm™ brand non-invasive facial filler in Munster, IN. Juvederm™ is a smooth gel filler consisting of hyaluronic acid, a natural complex sugar substance that increases skin elasticity and provides a smooth supple appearance. It is inserted under the skin to instantly smooth lines on the sides of the nose and mouth. Juvederm™ is the next generation injectable gel dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore the skin’s volume and shape and smooth away wrinkles and folds like smile lines around your mouth.

Dr. David Robinson, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, can help you make an informed decision on using Juvederm.

Below are before and after images of patients who have have had Juvederm Injectable Filler.