01 May Unexpected Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck performed by Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Shaun Parson is a great way to transform your midsection into the tight and toned stomach you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Whether you’ve elected to undergo a tummy tuck as part of your mommy makeover or as a standalone procedure, you may be surprised to experience additional benefits you didn’t know were achievable from a tummy tuck. Along with removing excess skin and tightening weakened abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck can also provide these unexpected medical benefits.
Reduced Stress Urinary Incontinence
Pregnancy and childbirth can take a toll on your body, including your bladder. Oftentimes, women who undergo vaginal birth develop a weak bladder resulting in stress urinary incontinence or SUI. SUI happens when the bladder leaks urine due to abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing or certain types of exercise, thus putting stress on the bladder. This can not only cause distress but also be extremely embarrassing. A tummy tuck can help improve bladder control by tightening the soft tissue that supports the bladder, pelvic floor, and urethra. The tissue is also used as an obstruction to place pressure and tension along the path from the bladder to the urethra preventing unintentional leakage.
Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain
Excess skin and weak core muscles can cause you to have a sway back and pore posture, which usually results in lower back pain. During a tummy tuck, the connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches the muscles and other internal organs is tightened. This helps give your spine support and keep it and your pelvis in a neutral position. It is almost as if you have your own permanent back brace. A strengthened core improves your posture, which ultimately helps reduce back pain.
Relief from Hernias
Following a cesarean or an appendectomy, ventral hernias can form due to weak abdominal muscles. A ventral hernia is a bulge of tissue that pushes through the abdominal wall. Hernias can occur anywhere on your stomach but often occur along healed incision sites. A tummy tuck and a hernia repair can be combined into one surgery, cutting down on costs and recovery time. Also, the tightening of the abdominal wall muscles during a tummy tuck can reduce the possibility of hernia reoccurrence.
If you’re ready to take the next step to improve your self-image as well as receive the medical benefits a tummy tuck has to offer, contact Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery at (480) 282-8386 to schedule your consultation.