11/08/2023
Mehdi Adham, MD says “weight loss, aging, genetics, and one or more pregnancies can all negatively affect the appearance of the midsection. If loose skin and stubborn fat are the defining features of your stomach, know that the waistline of your dreams is within your reach thanks to the tummy tuck.”
Dr. Adham is an experienced plastic surgeon who performs this body contouring procedure as a way to redefine your midsection, increase your confidence, and help you pull out that bikini.
What Is the Best Age for a Tummy Tuck?
When it comes to addressing your midsection through a tummy tuck, age does play a factor, but other important factors take precedence in determining when to choose this procedure. Most women who choose this procedure are in their late 30s, early 40s, or beyond. However, when it comes to your age, as long as you are committed to maintaining results, don’t plan on getting pregnant again, and are in good health, any age is the right age.
Are you done having children? If you are of childbearing age but do not plan to have any more children, you are the right age for a tummy tuck. Additional pregnancies post-procedure can sabotage your results. Pregnancy leads to excess skin, and this procedure aims to remove excess skin and fat to tighten the midsection. An additional pregnancy after undergoing this procedure may ruin the results and require additional treatment to repair muscles and tissue.
If genetics, multiple pregnancies, or a significant weight loss has led to loose skin in your midsection that makes you feel discouraged about your appearance, you are the right age for a tummy tuck. This procedure can make your current midsection look more like your 20-year-old midsection. It will reduce excess skin and fat and tighten the entire area so that you feel more confident in a swimsuit, regardless of your age.
You Are in Your 20s or 30s and Want a Tighter Midsection? You don’t have to be middle-aged to qualify for this procedure. Some patients choose to undergo a tummy tuck in their 20s or 30s to improve the appearance of their midsection that has been negatively affected by genetic factors or significant weight loss. However, if you choose to undergo this procedure and get pregnant later in life, your results will be negatively affected.
When it comes down to it, age is not a significant factor in determining the ideal candidates for this procedure. There are other factors to consider, including lifestyle, current health, and ultimate goals. During your initial consultation, we’ll help determine if you are a candidate for this procedure.
Call Dr. Adham to schedule a consultation at 405/632-4468. You’ll love his expert approach!