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		<title>How to Maintain the Best Results of Your Tummy Tuck</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wesley T. Myers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, can be a life-changing plastic surgery procedure that helps men and women in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston achieve a more sculpted abdomen. The procedure can repair separated abdominal muscles (a common side effect of pregnancy that leaves affected women with a “pooch” they can’t diet or exercise away). It can also remove loose and sagging abdominal skin you may have as a result of significant weight loss, weight loss after pregnancy, or the aging process.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com/how-to-maintain-the-best-results-of-your-tummy-tuck/">How to Maintain the Best Results of Your Tummy Tuck</a> first appeared on <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com">Myers Plastic Surgery</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>A <a href="/services/cosmetic-surgery/tummy-tuck/">tummy tuck</a>, also called abdominoplasty, can be a life-changing plastic surgery procedure that helps men and women in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston achieve a more sculpted abdomen. The procedure can repair separated abdominal muscles (a common side effect of pregnancy that leaves affected women with a “pooch” they can’t diet or exercise away). It can also remove loose and sagging abdominal skin you may have as a result of significant weight loss, weight loss after pregnancy, or the aging process.</p>
<p>While a tummy tuck can provide men and women in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston with incredible results, you need to put in some work pre-surgery and post-op in order to maintain your new look. Here are some tips from local plastic surgeon <a href="/about-wesley-t-myers-md/">Dr. Myers</a> of Myers Plastic Surgery on how to best maintain the results from your abdominoplasty.</p>
<h2>Be At or Near your Goal Weight Before You Undergo the Procedure</h2>
<p>Some patients in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston mistakenly think that abdominoplasty is a weight loss procedure. This isn’t the case. The ideal patient for a tummy tuck will already be at his or her goal weight and have maintained that weight for at least 6 months.</p>
<h2>Be Committed to Maintaining a Healthy Diet After Your Surgery</h2>
<p>Future weight gain may negate the results of your tummy tuck. To make sure you get results that last, Dr. Myers recommends all his patients in The Woodlands are committed to maintaining a healthy diet for years to come after their abdominoplasty surgeries.</p>
<p>There are several resources for finding a diet that fits you and your unique lifestyle. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Meeting with a licensed dietician or nutritionist to come up with a personalized nutritional plan to maintain your weight.</li>
<li>Practicing popular diets such as the Keto diet or the Whole 30.</li>
<li>Signing up for nutritional plan apps that help you keep track of your food and calorie intake from your smartphone.</li>
<li>Joining nutrition groups on social media.</li>
<li>Signing up for a meal plan service that emails you recipes of healthy meals aimed at helping you maintain your current weight.</li>
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<h2>Exercise Regularly to Stay Fit</h2>
<p>Some people in The Woodlands are gifted with incredible metabolism that lets them eat whatever they want without ever needing to hit the gym. But most of us aren’t that lucky. And even those who may not have needed to exercise to stay slim and trim in their youth will typically see that their metabolism slows down as they age.</p>
<p>Dr. Myers recommends all his tummy tuck patients practice regular exercise after they’ve healed from their surgeries (ideally exercising daily) to help maintain the results of their abdominoplasty.</p>
<p>There are several exercise options for men and women in The Woodlands to choose from, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Several local gyms, including those only for women.</li>
<li>Personal trainers and group training programs to help you stay fit while being accountable to your trainer or group training partners.</li>
<li>Online fitness subscriptions that let you get in a healthy workout without ever leaving your home.</li>
<li>Free YouTube workouts you can perform anytime.</li>
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<h2>Ask Dr. Myers Your Specific Questions About Maintaining Abdominoplasty Results</h2>
<p>If you have any additional questions about maintaining your abdominoplasty results, ask Dr. Myers himself! You can schedule a one-on-one appointment to discuss your surgical eligibility and treatment plant by visiting Myers Plastic Surgery in Conroe.</p>
<p><strong>Call (936) 539-8115 to schedule this appointment today!</strong></p><p>The post <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com/how-to-maintain-the-best-results-of-your-tummy-tuck/">How to Maintain the Best Results of Your Tummy Tuck</a> first appeared on <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com">Myers Plastic Surgery</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Does a Tummy Tuck Scar Leave Visible Scarring?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Wesley T. Myers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re hoping that a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, can help you achieve a more toned and sculpted abdomen, it’s understandable that you also want to make sure the procedure won’t leave any visible scarring. After all, once you’ve achieved the abdomen you want, you’re likely going to want to show it off at the lake and the pool while wearing fashionable swimwear!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com/does-a-tummy-tuck-scar-leave-visible-scarring/">Does a Tummy Tuck Scar Leave Visible Scarring?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com">Myers Plastic Surgery</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>If you’re hoping that a <a href="/services/cosmetic-surgery/tummy-tuck/">tummy tuck</a>, also known as abdominoplasty, can help you achieve a more toned and sculpted abdomen, it’s understandable that you also want to make sure the procedure won’t leave any visible scarring. After all, once you’ve achieved the abdomen you want, you’re likely going to want to show it off at the lake and the pool while wearing fashionable swimwear!</p>
<p>Men and women in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston who want a tummy tuck should rest assured that the scar from the procedure is easily hidden. While a hip to hip incision is required, it’s performed in between the pubic hair and the abdomen, with local plastic surgeon <a href="/about-wesley-t-myers-md/">Dr. Myers</a> making every effort to hide the incision in the bikini line.</p>
<p>In fact, if you have scars from prior abdominal surgeries, an abdominoplasty may be able to remove those incisions and give you a lower-riding scar.<strong>*</strong></p>
<h2>Eliminating Abdominal Stretch Marks</h2>
<p>While most people in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston associate abdominal stretch marks with pregnancy, both men and women can have stretch marks on their tummies from prior weight gain and subsequent weight loss. If you have these marks on your lower abdomen, your tummy tuck incision may be able to excise the skin where some or most of them are present! This means you’ll be able to show off your midriff at the lake, the pool, or even a trip to the beach without having these telltale marks of prior weight gain on display.</p>
<h2>Excising Prior Abdominal Surgery Scars</h2>
<p>Some patients in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston, especially women, may have abdominal scars from previous abdominal surgeries that are visible when wearing a two-piece bathing suit. Surgeries like c-sections, emergency c-sections (which require a vertical incision), and hysterectomies may leave visible scars.</p>
<p>While he can’t guarantee that he’ll be able to entirely eliminate scars from prior abdominal surgeries, depending on your unique case, Dr. Myers may be able to remove or improve the appearance of these visible scars.</p>
<h2>Tips to Help Your Tummy Tuck Scar Heal</h2>
<p>While the vast majority of tummy tuck scars aren’t visible when wearing swimwear, they are visible in intimate situations. To help your scars heal and fade as best as possible, Dr. Myers recommends his patients in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Houston:</p>
<ul>
<li>Avoid showering or bathing immediately after surgery until cleared to do so. These instructions must be followed to ensure your incision heals properly.</li>
<li>While the incision is healing, call Myers Plastic Surgery immediately if there is excessive bleeding, any discharge oozing from the incision, or if you develop a fever.</li>
<li>After the incision has healed, always wear sunscreen on it if it’s going to be exposed to the sun.</li>
<li>Once the incision has healed. Dr. Myers will counsel you on over the counter scar treatments and scar massage.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Myers Today</h2>
<p>If you’re considering abdominoplasty surgery, your next best step is to schedule an appointment with Dr. Myers of Myers Plastic Surgery. And if you’re worried about the appearance of the procedure’s resulting scar, make sure to discuss this concern with Dr. Myers during your appointment.</p>
<p><strong>To meet with Dr. Myers, call our plastic surgery practice in Conroe today at (936) 539-8115.</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>*Individual results may vary.</strong></em></p><p>The post <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com/does-a-tummy-tuck-scar-leave-visible-scarring/">Does a Tummy Tuck Scar Leave Visible Scarring?</a> first appeared on <a href="https://myersplasticsurgery.com">Myers Plastic Surgery</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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