When Will I be Able to See the Results of Abdominoplasty Surgery?

The beauty of a tummy tuck procedure is that the benefits are virtually immediate compared to bariatric surgery or liposuction. Since excess skin and fat are removed and the contour of the belly is changed on the day of surgery—the skin does not need to shrink to its flattened state. However, your incision and abdomen will have sutures or staples along with a bandages and a compression dressing. You may not be able to appreciate your tummy tuck for several days after the procedure.

When Will You See Results from a Tummy Tuck

While your abdomen will be markedly smaller and tighter after the procedure, it may be difficult to imagine its final appearance until you have healed partially. Realize that you will have sutures or staples and bandages in place for some time after the tummy tuck. There will be bruising and swelling afterwards. Fortunately, when you have your closures removed, your surgeon will want to see how well the abdominoplasty turned out and may take some pictures. This unveiling is your chance to see what your new tummy will look like.

Final Tummy Tuck Results Depend On You

The speed at which you get to see the benefits of your abdominoplasty depends on how well you follow your aftercare instructions. These instructions should include advice about diet. You should eat a nutritious diet that contains enough calories to run your bodily processes but not too many that you regain excess weight.

Consult with Cosmetic Surgeons

Your plastic surgeon can give you realistic expectations about what to expect and when to expect it. People heal differently, but your surgeon can give you an accurate estimate of when you will see results.

 

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