Tummy Tuck – Louise’s story on Mail Online
She had 3 children, her waisteline did not recover after three pregnancies.
She had trid for 5 years of healthy eating, regular exercise, bike rides, pilates and tennis sessions , her body was as fit as it could probably ever be. But her tummy still stood out.
The tissue that binds the main abdominal muscles had stretched beyond natural repair. she still looked pregnant and it was very depressing. Her GP told her that her stomach muscles have herniated, but the NHS won’t operate until the intestines pop through the weakened muscle wall. He said the problem – and risk will exacerbate with age. Her private health insurance would not cover for the surgery either.
It seemed a tummy tuck surgery paid privately was probably her only option.
She had dithered about this for many years – the cost in the UK, at around £5,000 for the surgeon and £2,000 for the one or twonight hospital stay, makes tummy tuck one of the most expensive plastic surgeries.
However, she eventually went for the surgery in the UK.
Four weeks after her surgery, the swelling had gone down, she realised she needed a whole new wardrobe. she threw out a huge pile of big fleeces and baggy T shirts and stock up on tight tops. She is now back in her jeans and, with no muffin-top overhang, they look so much better.
