Can you get a hourglass figure with a tummy tuck?

Combining Tummy Tuck and Liposuction
Tummy tucks flatten the patient's stomach but they don't necessarily give them an hourglass silhouette. To achieve that, patients also need targeted liposuction.


How do you get an hourglass figure after a tummy tuck?

The key to maintaining good shape after your tummy tuck / abdominoplasty is to keep healthy, exercise, and maintain your weight. Additionally, you can use contouring garments to help you waist trim. I would recommend you discuss this with your plastic surgeon to have them help you optimize your results.

Does a tummy tuck make your hips look bigger?

Answer: Tummy Tuck Does not Affect Buttock Area

A tummy tuck is designed to improve the look of the abdominal (tummy) area by removing excess skin and fat as well as tightening loose abdominal muscles. Removal of a large amount of tummy tissue may make a person's entire body look better including the buttock area.


What's the difference between an hourglass tummy tuck and a regular tummy tuck?

A traditional Tummy Tuck only removes excess skin and fat from the midsection, while an Hourglass Tummy Tuck focuses on contouring the abdomen by removing both excess skin and stubborn fat to create curves.

Does a tummy tuck make your hips smaller?

It does not address fat above the belly button and will not change the shape or look of the hips and thighs.


Hourglass tummy tuck by Dr. Cortes Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio



Can a tummy tuck give you curves?

The tummy tuck can provide a better waistline, but you shouldn't expect Kardashian curves without some additional techniques. For this reason, it's important to listen to your plastic surgeon's recommendations on what you can reasonably achieve with a tummy tuck and fat transfer procedures.

What are the cons of a tummy tuck?

Cons of Tummy Tuck Surgery
  • A full abdominoplasty is a major operation with a considerable recovery. ...
  • Results take time. ...
  • You will have a scar or your lower abdomen. ...
  • Insurance rarely covers the cost of a tummy tuck procedure. ...
  • Weight gain and pregnancy following abdominoplasty may negatively influence surgery results.


When should you not get a tummy tuck?

Obese or overweight. Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. Any previous clotting issues or surgical complications. Currently taking any medications, anticoagulants, or supplements that might interfere.


What weight should I be to get a tummy tuck?

There's no universal ideal weight range for a tummy tuck

As everyone's body is different, there is no specific number of pounds that a person needs to lose to get a safe and successful tummy tuck.

How many sizes do you drop with a tummy tuck?

Most women lose between 2 and 3 pants sizes after a tuck, but there are patients who lose even more. If you had a lot of loose skin before the procedure, for example, you could go down 4 more pants sizes.

Why do tummy tucks make you look boxy?

Because the fat layer is not addressed, some patients can end up having a boxy look after the tummy tuck. This means that the tummy is flat and firm, but they don't have any curves, and they look more or less like a box.


Why do I look wider after a tummy tuck?

If it is soon after your surgery, this could be due to swelling. If it is more than 6 weeks after surgery, it is possible that you have gained weight. Another possibility is if you had liposuction of multiple areas and not your waist, your waist may now look larger comparitively speaking.

Does a tummy tuck lift your thighs?

High Tension Tummy Tucks

This procedure tightens the abdominal wall and lifts the thighs and buttocks by extending the incision to the flanks. In combination with a high tension tummy tuck, liposuction can remove excess fat from the flanks and hips.

Does tummy tuck change your body shape?

An expertly performed tummy tuck can accentuate your curves and sculpt a better-defined waistline, but don't expect the procedure to make you look like Jessica Rabbit if you naturally have a straight-as-a-stick silhouette.


Can your stomach get big again after a tummy tuck?

While minor weight fluctuations among adults are normal, significant weight gain (generally over ten pounds) after a tummy tuck can lead to the accumulation of excess fat in the stomach once again. In addition, stretch marks and loose skin may return, all of which can impact your tummy tuck results.

What plastic surgery gives you an hourglass figure?

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Popular after pregnancy or substantial weight loss, tummy tucks can tighten the underlying abdominal muscles and narrow the waistline, ultimately creating the iconic hourglass waist. As this procedure is more invasive than liposuction, recovery can be slightly longer.

Will I go down a pant size after tummy tuck?

Having said this, most women after a tummy tuck will go down a size or two. Some will go down even more! However, some patients will not have a change of size, and rarely, some will actually wear a larger size. Most women will go down a size or two after an abdominoplasty and be very happy with their new appearance.


Is a tummy tuck similar to a C section?

In a C-section, an incision is made transecting the abdominal muscles. While a tummy tuck incision is similar to a C-section, the intra abdominal component of the operation is not there. This essentially means that a tummy tuck is less invasive procedure compared to the cesarean section.

Does a tummy tuck fix a FUPA?

Get Rid of a FUPA: Tummy Tuck

The definitive way to be completely rid of a FUPA, if you are done having kids, is a Tummy Tuck. During a Tummy Tuck procedure, I cut out the extra skin and fat that makes up the FUPA and I re-suspend that tissue on your abdominal wall.

How many years does a tummy tuck last?

Tummy tuck results are considered permanent in that the skin and fat cells that Dr. Greenwald removes during the procedure cannot grow back. Likewise, any internal sutures that he places to repair stomach muscles are designed to remain in place indefinitely.


Why are my thighs bigger after tummy tuck?

During body contouring procedures like a tummy tuck, fat cells are eliminated from the body and cannot return. Because of this, patients may gain weight in other places like the buttocks, legs, arms, and breasts.

Is it easier to keep weight off after tummy tuck?

It is even harder to keep the weight at bay from your tummy once you've lost it. Recent studies are showing patients who undergo abdominoplasty – better known as a tummy tuck – are keeping the weight off and even losing weight long after their surgery. Learn more about the long lasting benefits of the tummy tuck.

Is a tummy tuck worth the risk?

According to RealSelf's regularly updated tummy tuck patient reviews, 96% of patients report that the procedure is worth the cost, scarring, and downtime. Most women report having gotten their tummy tuck after losing a substantial amount of weight or after having children and losing pregnancy weight.


How much fat does a tummy tuck remove?

A tummy tuck can result in a weight loss of approximately four pounds. If you opt for a mini truck, you can expect to lose around three pounds of excess skin and fat. If you opt for an extended tuck, you can expect to lose around five pounds of excess skin and fat.

Does a tummy tuck remove fat?

A tummy tuck can create a new, flat abdomen by removing extra fat. This can be a great, life-changing procedure if you've been carrying extra fat around your stomach area and can't get rid of it.