A 41-year-old female presented concerned about the shape of her abdomen and skin around her belly button after having children. The patient proceeded with a tummy tuck, which resulted in an improved abdominal contour. Her experience is summarized below.
The patient thought about an abdominoplasty for years before deciding to proceed with the surgery. The “damage” to her abdomen occurred following her first pregnancy 10 years ago. Her hesitation for surgery was the concern that she would go through the cost and discomfort of having surgery and then not be happy with the results. Last year, a friend had an abdominoplasty and that is when she decided to have it done too. Now, she feels that she looks better in clothes and is able to show off her stomach as well. She is happy with the results. Her only regret is not having the surgery years ago.
