A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes loose skin and excess fat from the belly region. Plastic surgeons typically recommend a tummy tuck in cases where stomach muscles separate, sag or weaken due to pregnancy, aging or genetic predisposition. If you are a bodybuilder who has recently undergone a tummy tuck, seek medical clearance before you return to your training regimen.
Candidates
Bodybuilders who find that exercise and diet have not achieved their training goals may be candidates for abdominoplasty, with a few caveats. If you are a bodybuilder who has reached your goal weight but still have excess skin around your abdomen, an abdominoplasty will help create a firmer, flatter midriff. However, if you expect to lose weight during training or if you plan to become pregnant, it is best postpone your tummy tuck.
Healing Time
Recovery time differs greatly among abdominoplasty patients. Variables include the degree of work that the plastic surgeon performed and the patient's physical conditioning prior to surgery. Typically bodybuilders are in peak physical condition, so can often return to light training three weeks after surgery. However, abdominoplasty constitutes major surgery, so wait until your plastic surgeon has cleared you before performing heavy abdominal and core training.
Supplements
If you are take training supplements, it is vital that you make your plastic surgeon aware of all of the supplements you ingest before the procedure. While you heal from the procedure, seek medical clearance from your plastic surgeon before reintroducing supplements after your surgery.
Expectations
Excess fat centered in the abdomen may be an inherited feature. A tummy tuck procedure will definitely improve the appearance of your midsection; however, it is not immune to genetics and aging. Bodybuilding promotes an idealized body image that suits some bodies and not others. Eat well and let yourself heal properly before bodybuilding after a tummy tuck.
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