PLUS SIZE & HIGH BMI PATIENTS
The Little-Known Benefits of Getting a
Cinched Waist
Through a Tummy Tuck
The Little-Known Benefits of Getting a
Cinched Waist
Through a Tummy Tuck
The cinched waist is desirable by most women. Historically, it was achieved by various types of corset or garments that tapers narrowly at the mid-section, accentuating the curves of the body. Today a tummy tuck can give you a flatter, more toned stomach. And sure, it can help you achieve a cinched waist.
Here are a few other benefits you'll enjoy after your tummy tuck surgery.
Lower Risk for Heart Disease and Diabetes
When you think of a tummy tuck, you might not expect it could affect your health beyond making you look slimmer.
But it turns out that tummy tucks can help lower the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
That’s because carrying excess weight can strain your organs and increase inflammation. And abdominal fat is a significant contributor to these chronic conditions.
Also, it turns out that waist measurement is an indicator of your risk for type 2 diabetes.
With that, here’s a guideline for abdominal obesity measurement.
Measurement Used |
Abdominal Obesity Measurement |
| Waist Circumference | Women: > 88 cm Men: > 102 cm |
| Waist-to-Hip Ratio | Women: > 0.85 Men: > 0.9 |
So by reducing this extra fat, you’re less likely to develop these serious health problems.
Decreased Risk of Hernias
Many people don’t know this, but having a tummy tuck can lower your risk of a hernia. There are a few different ways this could happen.
- During a tummy tuck, the surgeon will tighten the muscles in your abdomen. Doing so will make it less likely for a hernia to develop because there’s less slack in the muscle tissue.
- The surgeon removes any excess skin and fat in the area. Aside from creating a smooth contour, it will also avoid any bulges or creases in the skin that could weaken the tissues and lead to hernia.
The incision is low on the hips. Typically, it’s below the potential hernia’s level.
Better Digestion
Better digestion is not only about what you eat. But it’s also about how your stomach and intestines process food.
If there’s excess skin or fat in the stomach area, it can cause digestive issues, such as indigestion and heartburn.
With a tummy tuck removing extra fat on your waist, the stomach can expand easily for better digestion.
Nick Masri MD, one of Miami's top board-certified plastic surgeons.
With over 20 years of experience operating on post-bariatric and massive weight loss patients, Dr. Masri can offer cosmetic surgery to those who may have been turned down by other surgeons due to their BMI – giving them a chance to achieve their dream body.
Correcting Diastasis Recti
Like many women who have given birth, you may deal with a condition called diastasis recti.
During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles lengthen to accommodate the growing baby. For some women, this can cause the muscles to separate, creating a space between them. This s a condition known as diastasis recti, which can cause problems with posture and function.
A tummy tuck can help improve the function of your abdominal muscles. During a tummy tuck, the surgeons make an incision in the lower abdomen and tighten the muscles to close the muscle gaps, resulting in a cinched waist.
Reduce Stress Incontinence
Laughter is contagious. And when you hear someone else laughing, it’s hard not to join in. But what if you start to leak urine when you laugh?
Well, it’s no fun worrying whether you’re going to leak urine every time you cough, laugh, or sneeze. But unfortunately, this is a reality for many women who have given birth or gained weight.
The good news is that there is a way to reduce stress incontinence— and that’s through a tummy tuck. This procedure could tighten the muscles that control urination, helping reduce or eliminate urine leakage.
Relieve Back Pain
The extra weight that hangs around your middle can put a lot of strain on your back. Many problems are bound to follow, such as chronic lower back pain and herniated disks.
But you can get rid of that extra weight with a tummy tuck. With it, you can take a lot of the pressure off your back and find relief from pain.
Along with that, here are some other ways tummy tuck alleviates back pain:
- It removes excess skin and fat from the stomach area, which can help cinch your waist and reduce strain on the back.
- It tightens the abdominal wall muscles, which can help stabilize the spine and pelvis.
- It helps to improve posture by correcting muscle imbalances in the abdomen.
- It relieves pressure on the spine’s discs by creating more space between them.
- It reduces inflammation in the joints of the lower back by removing muscle tension.
Increased Stamina
Perhaps you know how important it is to have a strong and healthy body. Not only does it make you look good, but it also helps you feel good and function at your best.
The problem is, as people age, the body starts to break down, and you can no longer do what you once could. And it’s especially true when it comes to your stomach. Due to aging, the abdomen can become weak and flabby, making it hard to maintain stamina.
Despite that, a tummy tuck can help reverse this process by strengthening and toning the stomach muscles. You’ll look better with a cinched waist and feel better with more energy.
Enhance Sexual Satisfaction
People feel more confident and attractive when they’re happy with their bodies. And for many, that means feeling good about their tummies.
A cinched waist will make you look great in your clothes and help you feel confident even when you’re in your birthday suit. And when you feel better about yourself in the nude, your sexual satisfaction follows.
There are a few reasons why a tummy tuck can lead to improved sexual satisfaction.
- When you feel confident and sexy, you’re more likely to want to have sex.
- A flat stomach and cinched waist can make certain sexual positions more enjoyable. The surgery can help improve your self-esteem and body image.
- You feel more comfortable in your skin.
All these factors can lead to increased sexual satisfaction for you and your partner. So if you’re looking to take your sex life to the next level, a tummy tuck might be just what you need!
I do not use BMI as a sole criterion in determining one's candidacy for surgery.
As all patients have individualized goals and surgical nuances, a high BMI should not prevent one from achieving your plastic surgery goals.
Nick Masri MD
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon