After giving birth to three children, Åsa no longer felt comfortable in her own body. She then scheduled an appointment with Estetikcentrum decided to undergo a tummy tuck.
Doesn't regret it for a second
“I don’t regret it for a second,” says Åsa, continuing, “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and my well-being.”
It has now been over a year since the surgery, and Åsa is happy with the results. It has boosted her self-esteem, and she feels better about herself than she did before the surgery.
Åsa explains that it can be hard for some people to understand why someone would want to have surgery, and that she was often told she was beautiful just the way she was, but she didn’t feel that way herself. It was she herself who didn’t like what she saw in the mirror, and she wanted a change for her own sake.
Excess skin on the stomach after three pregnancies
After her third pregnancy—during which the baby was delivered by C-section—excess skin and fat on her stomach, which hadn’t been there before, hung down over the incision. This made Åsa feel self-conscious, and she was reluctant to show herself to others.
“I just felt comfortable wearing loose, baggy clothes that hid my body,” says Åsa. “No matter how much I exercised, I couldn’t get rid of the ‘bulge’ under my clothes.”
Åsa’s partner often told her she was beautiful just the way she was, but if she was so unhappy with her own appearance, couldn’t she do something about it? That’s when Åsa realized there actually was something she could do— tummy tuck surgery. She followed her heart and booked a consultation at Estetikcentrum, which she found on the recommendation of a friend.
I was nervous beforehand, but everything went well
Åsa remembers feeling nervous before the consultation—having to undress in front of someone who would be examining her. But it went well, and she felt reassured after her first consultation.
“Everything was professional, from start to finish. The friendly service, understanding, and expertise. The surgeon’s skill and extensive experience put me at ease, and I decided to schedule my surgery right then and there.”
Åsa had the surgery two months ago, and everything went well. The pain subsided after just a week, and after two or three weeks, she was ready to get back to her normal routine.
“I recovered quickly, but I was careful not to do any heavy training and avoided working my abdominal muscles at first.”
After the surgery, Åsa stayed in constant contact with the clinic. If she had any questions, she could call and ask for advice whenever she wanted. She was also scheduled for several follow-up appointments to ensure that the healing process was going well.
“It felt reassuring,” says Åsa. “I met with the nurses who examined me and saw that everything was healing as it should.”
For Åsa, the tummy tuck has made a huge difference to her mental health. Today, she loves her body and is grateful to herself for having the courage to take the plunge and have the surgery.
“You should ignore what others think and say, and listen to yourself and how you feel. Do what feels right inside,” she says. “Today, I look in the mirror and like what I see, and I can buy nice clothes that I feel comfortable in.”
Learn more about tummy tucks
Would you like to learn more about tummy tucks? Read our guide to everything you need to know about tummy tucks here, or book a consultation with a surgeon to discuss your options. We’re happy to answer your questions.
