![]() If a woman is in good overall health, is at a good weight, and lives an active lifestyle, there is no reason why a cosmetic procedure such as a tummy tuck could not be an option. Many older patients assume that after a certain age cosmetic surgeries or procedures are no longer an option. ![]() Some women think a tummy tuck or any body contouring procedure is only for younger people. The plastic surgeons at The Peer Group offer several tummy tuck options to erase the signs of aging from your midsection so let’s take a look at some guidelines and how they can help. A tummy that looks out of shape is considered the price for growing older but does it have to be something women over 40 have to live with forever? When a healthy diet and regular exercise are no longer able to change the landscape of your midsection then looking into a tummy tuck procedure can be the solution for you. The main culprits are changes in hormones (less estrogen) due to menopause and a slower metabolism that makes it difficult for older women to keep trim and fit midsection.įor women, menopausal weight gain can be frustrating and unfortunately, the stomach area can sometimes take the hardest hit. But as women age, even those who have never experienced an issue of weight or fat in their midsection, start to see changes. There are a variety of reasons why women, in general, struggle with belly fat such as genetics, having children, poor diet and not being able to exercise regularly. This can occur for women who have never had kids as the skin loses its natural elasticity with age. In addition, they often fight loose skin that seems to reside in the lower abdomen. Why does aging change a woman’s waistline?Įven thin women who have always had a flat stomach begin to struggle with signs of belly fat or an expanding waistline as they age. We will take a look at why midsection changes occur as women grow older and what the plastic surgeons at The Peer Group can do to get your tummy back. ![]() So can your stomach ever look the same? Can a tummy tuck be a solution to this middle-age problem? The board-certified plastic surgeons at The Peer Group in Florham Park, NJ want you to know that regardless of age, a tummy tuck can be a solution. It is not a myth, there is such a thing as the “middle-age spread” and it is particularly a problem for women due to the main factor of menopause. So why does our midsection continue to expand as we get older? Signs of weight ‘settling in’ on different areas of the body is a common issue and our bodies begin to tell the story of our age. New Jersey area women and men alike notice changes in their bodies, especially starting in their 40’s and 50’s. Justine A.It is a known fact that our bodies change with the natural process of aging. I feel so much better in my body thanks to Dr Maia. Would highly recommend… comparing her patient photos to other surgeons will end your search. She’s an artist! They look natural, fit my body shape and they haven’t even fully “dropped and fluffed” yet. Being able to have text message access to the office was great when I had questions and she even accommodated my schedule when I couldn’t be seen in person to send progress photos so that she could check on me.ģ months post op: I’m so happy with the results of my surgery and am so glad I waited to find the right doctor. ![]() She prescribed different things to address the would closure issues before they really became a problem. (I honestly needed the lecture and the transparency about what could happen if I did start smoking before surgery and post-op.) Because I was formerly a pretty heavy smoker, it did cause some issues after surgery with wound closing and she was SO diligent and on top of it seeing me once and week and squeezing me in for appointments between surgeries and patients. Post op recovery: I was a smoker and had quit prior to surgery but she was very honest and adamant in telling me how important it was that I did not smoke. She let me try on sizes and once I selected she agreed it was a good fit for my frame. We talked about my lifestyle - being a mom and a professional, I didn’t want to be too big, but I’m curvy so I didn’t want to go too small for my frame either. I had four consultations with other surgeons but after comparing their photos to Dr Maia’s and meeting her in person, I knew she was my doctor. Selecting a surgeon: After having two children and weight fluctuations over the years I was left with complete loss of volume in my breasts.
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