Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, helps to get rid of extra skin and fat while strengthening or separating the abdominal muscles to produce a smoother, firmer abdominal profile. Many of us aim to get a flat and toned abdomen through exercise and weight management. These techniques don't always help us reach our objectives. Tummy tuck in Manhattan improves the abdominal contour that has been impacted by pregnancy or significant weight loss by removing stubborn extra fat, and tightening sagging skin and weak muscles.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 98,000 stomach tucks were performed in the United States alone in 2021, making it one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. However, there are still many myths surrounding stomach tucks, despite the fact that thousands of patients undergo the treatment and get amazing outcomes. Here are five of those myths.

·   Tummy Tuck helps you lose weight: Most people mistakenly believe that getting a belly tuck can help them lose weight. For obese patients, tummy tuck surgery is not recommended. It is best for someone who is in good physical shape and has regularly maintained a weight that is 5–10 pounds below their optimum weight for at least six months. Patients who are unhappy with the way their abdomen looks due to drooping or loose skin are advised to get a tummy tuck.The purpose of a tummy tuck is to tighten your abdominal muscles and skin to improve the overall appearance. These procedures are best for those who lead active, healthy lives because they won't be affected by future weight gain or major weight loss.

·   Tummy tuck is exclusively for women: Undoubtedly, it is one of the more common plastic procedures for women. Following pregnancy and childbirth, many women experience a reductionin skin suppleness and abdominal muscular atrophy. But that doesn't preclude men from getting belly tucks as well. Men who are physically fit and healthy but have excess skin in their abdominal area that won't respond to exercise can also consider getting a tummy tuck.

·   After a tummy tuck, it is not safe for women to become pregnant: Pregnant women who are considering having a belly tuck are frequently worried about how this can affect their operation. For this reason, many women put off getting a belly tuck until after they have given birth. After having a belly tuck, patients can become pregnant, however this may stretch the tissues and could possibly leave loose skin behind. If this occurs, a revision stomach tuck can be done after giving birth.

·   This procedure is not for old people: Although the majority of tummy tuck patients are between the ages of 35 and 50, abdominoplasty operations can still be performed on older adults. Your eligibility for a belly tuck is determined by your general health, not by your age. If you have good health with stable weight for at least 6 months and and don't smoke or drink, then you are a candidate for this treatment.

·   Tummy tuck is the same as liposuction: Liposuction and tummy tuck are not the same. While a stomach tuck does remove excess fat, it also tightens the abdominal muscles and gets rid of any extra, sagging skin. On the other hand, liposuction only targets specific fat pockets. It can't fix slack skin, unfortunately. People with intractable pockets of fat yet suppleness in their skin are frequently advised to have liposuction. Tummy tuck and liposuction are two separate operations but can be combined to treat both loose skin and small, localized regions of fat.

Both men or women who were earlier obese, have shed a lot of weight but still have extra fat deposits or loose skin around the belly, may potentially benefit from a tummy tuck. It is a minimally invasive therapy that helps tighten the muscles while also assisting in the removal of fat and skin. Smartlipo Triplex, BodyTite, and Vaserlipo technologies are used to conduct tummy tuck in Manhattan.