NO matter how small you get, after having kids and csections there is a flab that is impossible to lose. I have done tons of crunches and yoga ab toning...and its still there. Asked dr. and he said that you cant completely lose it without surgery. So, I hear that after csections you are less likely to heal and complication rates are higher. Wondering if anyone else had been through it with success or failure?
2006-07-09 04:44:48 · 3 answers · asked by angelikness 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
pangolin...thank you for the awesome info. Do you have an email address or messenger that I can contact you at? I had some specific questions about the procedure I know you would be able to answer. Thanks again! Christy
2006-07-09 05:02:54 · update #1
I am an anesthesiologist that works with a plastic surgeon, and we do a lot of "tummy tucks" (abdominoplasties).
One of the major reasons for having an abdominoplasty is looseness of the abdominal fascia. That is the layer that holds your guts in, and it's like a tough membrane. It is not muscular, so no amount of exercise will tighten it. A surgeon can go in and, basically, sew pleats in it to pull it all together and give you a firm belly.
Once the fascia is tight, the extra skin is pulled down and the excess cut off at the bottom. Your belly button would be down by your pubic hair at that point, so it is cut out and re-attached higher up (from the inside out) so it is in a normal position.
The scar is usually from hip to hip, and sometimes from pubis to belly button as well (depending on how much skin had to be removed). My surgeon has developed a nice wave incision that he can often get away with that doesn't go up toward the belly button too much.
If you already have C-section scars, those will be cut out, because the new scar will be at the same level. Lots of our patients have had c-sections and do just fine.
The "after" pictures are remarkable, but it is a big operation (takes 3-4 hours, again, depending on pre-op factors).
If you decide to go through with it, good luck. It's an operation that can make a huge difference. I want one, but can't take the time off work!
2006-07-09 04:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get tummy tuck surgery in India.Cosmetic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance.
They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your cosmetic surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.If you still havent got your surgery done,you are better off getting it done in India.
my cousin got a couple of plastic surgery including tummy tuck after previous c sections procedures through the forerunners healthcare in India and is all praise for this company.She is more than very happy with the results.she just paid 30% of the amount she was quoted in USA.hope this helps. i strongly recommend you to check out this company as yours and my cousins history is very similar
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
2006-07-09 18:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You do not need to feel bad, you can gain your form again by excercising. it will help to do this.
2006-07-09 04:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by njguy27us 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋