When most people think of a tummy tuck, they assume it is for purely aesthetic reasons. However, that is simply not the case. The truth is that, while a tummy tuck can and does help patients create a beautiful, toned figure, it can also provide a number of health benefits you may not have known about. Tummy tucks are especially beneficial for the following:
Better Posture
Candidates who are seeking a tummy tuck typically have excess skin and distended muscles around the abdomen. This excess skin – often termed an apron – can directly lead to lordosis, or “sway back.” Because the weak stomach muscles do not do their part to carry the body’s weight, the low back must then shoulder the burden, leading to chronic pain in many individuals.
However, with a tummy tuck, stomach muscles are tightened and straightened, giving more support to the spine so that back pain is eliminated and patients can stand tall with ease.
Reduced Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a condition often brought on after vaginal birth. With SUI, the bladder becomes more difficult to control, so coughing, sneezing, exercising and laughing lead to leakage.
Although SUI can often be treated without surgery, some individuals may require more serious assistance. If that is the case, a tummy tuck can be helpful, especially for those who have not had a C-section. To treat an SUI surgically, soft tissue is used to create a bladder obstruction in the pelvic region to reduce the risk of incontinence.
Corrected Ventral Hernia
Weak abdominal muscles can cause a ventral hernia to develop. A Ventral hernia is a condition where the intestine or abdominal tissue pushes through the wall of the abdomen to form a pocket. These are most frequently caused by serious weight loss or surgeries like C-sections and appendectomies.
The procedure to repair a hernia and strengthen the abdominal wall is easy and practical to include in your tummy tuck, as long as your surgeon believes it will be beneficial.
Increased Desire for Exercise
Many patients discover an increased desire to become active after they have recovered from their tummy tuck procedure. With the freedom of movement and body confidence a tummy tuck can provide, exercising becomes far more appealing than it ever was before.
Improve Your Health With a Tummy Tuck from Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery
If you have been considering a tummy tuck to help you achieve the body of your dreams, Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery can help. Our team, led by Dr. Troy Austin, is proud to provide customized tummy tucks for men and women in the Augusta and Evans, GA area. If you have questions about what we can do for you, do not hesitate to contact us.