{"id":351,"date":"2015-04-30T00:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T00:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/?p=351"},"modified":"2016-04-20T14:53:14","modified_gmt":"2016-04-20T14:53:14","slug":"do-you-need-a-tummy-tuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/do-you-need-a-tummy-tuck\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need a Tummy Tuck?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-352 size-medium\" title=\"tummy tuck in new haven, ct &amp; guilford \" src=\"https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/body-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"tummy tuck in new haven, ct &amp; guilford \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/body-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/body.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>When people, mostly women, begin to age or have several babies, they often find that their tummies and belly areas are not nearly as solid and firm as they used to be. Many women mourn the loss of that flat, tight tummy after they\u2019ve given birth. The first action that people take is to develop a weight loss and fitness regimen.<\/p>\n<p>When those workout routines and diets aren\u2019t getting rid of the flab on your tummy, or if you have successfully lost the weight but were left with sagging skin, you may want to consider a tummy tuck. This procedure is used when you have already lost weight. It\u2019s not liposuction, which helps rid the body of excess fat. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drgaryprice.com\/tummy-tuck\/\">tummy tuck<\/a> helps you get rid of excess skin. As we age, our skin doesn\u2019t bounce back into shape like it used to.<\/p>\n<p>When considering a tummy tuck versus liposuction, your doctor may recommend a bit of both. It all depends on the condition of your skin, how much fat needs to be removed, and if you have a strong abdominal wall. Many women who\u2018ve had babies are left with an extremely weak abdominal wall. Always let your doctor know about your concerns in order to get the results you want.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will discuss the best options for to treat your situation. Before your initial consultation, identify the results you want. Make a list of priorities if you need to. When he knows exactly what you want, you are more likely to achieve your desired results. Never leave the office with unanswered questions, especially if you\u2019ve already agreed to have surgery. While your doctor does know the best options, you need to be secure and confident in your decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When people, mostly women, begin to age or have several babies, they often find that their tummies and belly areas are not nearly as solid and firm as they used to be. Many women mourn the loss of that flat, tight tummy after they\u2019ve given birth. The first action that people take is to develop [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do You Need A Tummy Tuck? | Dr. Gary Price<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A tummy tuck\u00a0helps you get rid of excess skin. As we age, our skin doesn\u2019t bounce back into shape like it used to. 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