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Age 21, Loose Skin on Lower Abs After 55lb Weight Loss - Do I Need to Reach "Ideal" Weight First?

asked 1 year ago by Ihaveaproblem in Singapore
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 395 times
Tags: age 18-24, weight loss, ideal weight

Hi. I Am 21 Years Old This Year. Had Lost Around 55 Pounds. Would strive to lose another 10 pounds more to reach my ideal weight although this 'ideal weight' will put me under the slightly overweight category, but I am totally happy with this. Would love to reach a body fat percentage of 10-12% during this time too which I figure will take me around 12 months. Have some loose skin on my lower abs so thinking of a mini tummy tuck. May I know is it ideal to proceed when your 'ideal weight' is not in the category of normal weight?

12 answers to Age 21, Loose Skin on Lower Abs After 55lb Weight Loss - Do I Need to Reach "Ideal" Weight First?

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Mini Tummy Tuck

See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon as you may need a full TT to get rid of all the extra skin. Thank you for your questions and good luck.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Mini or full tummy tuck?

Thank you for the question and congratulations on your weight loss program. It is hard to do specific advice without direct examination however some generalizations may be helpful. It is in your best interest to be as close to your long-term stable weight prior to any plastic surgical procedure. In my opinion, the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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21 year old seeking abdominoplasty after major weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss! That's excellent. If you are within 10 pounds of your ideal weight, it's time to seek plastic surgery consultations and figure out which surgeon is right for you. You are close enough to your goal to begin to plan for the surgery---and remember, many plastic surgeons book cases at least 1-2 months in advance. When women consider tummy tuck prior to having children, it is important to dialogue with their surgeons about the effects... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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A mini tummy tuck after 55 pound weight loss?

Congratulations on your weight loss of 55 pounds. If you can lose even a few of the additional pounds that you are aiming for, it would be reasonable but not a deal killer so to speak. With all the weight loss (and no photos), one can't determine of a mini tummy tuck would give you a reasonable or acceptable result versus a more extensive approach. Though you may note some lax skin in the lower part of your abdomen, there may be some above your bely button or even diffuse stretching... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight before tummy tuck

A mini tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure that can create a more contoured abdomen, a tight waist and a beautiful figure. Here in our Miami practice, we have performed tummy tucks and mini tummy tucks in patients of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. Patients received their optimal results if they are at their stable body weight before the surgery. We are aware that this weight may not be the same for every person and every circumstance. Your best bet is to work with a... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Body weight and mini-tummy tuck

It is always better to get to your ideal weight before pursuing a body contouring procedure such as a mini-tummy tuck.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight and mini-tuck

Ideal weight is just that, idealized. It is not specific for an individual. What I recommend is to get in the most optimal and stable level of lifestyle. That means your diet, your exercise and activity level and your habits. Each person will settle in their own particular weight. If you have a diet you can maintain, do some exercise you enjoy, then your plastic surgeon will determine if you are or aren't a candidate for any procedure. Your surgeon should customize a surgery for your... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tucks and ongoing weight loss

Deciding when to remove the loose skin  that remains after weight loss with a tummy tuck  is always a key question as you want to get the best value out of that surgical effort. I don't think there is any absolute weight. What is important is that you are close to the weight that you want to be which will ensure that there will be no loose skin created if significant weight loss occurs after the procedure. It is really about getting the best value... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of tummy tuck after weight loss

If your weight is stable (generally 3-6 months) and you are comfortable with your weight, it's time to schedule your surgery. Having surgery before reaching a stable weight will give you an improved appearance, but if you loose a significant amount of weight later, you may require a revision procedure. It is important to remember that "ideal" weights are, at best, crude estimations, based on population norms, that are rarely customized for an individual.
Lawrence Iteld, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Factors to Consider Before a Tummy Tuck

Your questions are good ones and bring up a really good topic, which is what are the things to consider before going forward with a tummy tuck.  I think every surgeon has their own opinions on this based on their experience and judgement, but in general I think we would all agree that a patient should: 1) Be in overall good health (I would also say not using any nicotine products, because the nicotine can really hurt the healing process) 2) Be close to or at the goal weight;... more
Shahram Salemy, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Close to ideal is good...

Pregnancy does change everything, as noted previously. But if you have already lost 55 pounds, another 10 won't make a lot of difference.
Victor Au, MD

Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon
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Twenty-one, weight loss and tummy tuck

There are many isuses to discuss here one of which is: when do you want to have children? I would wait for your weight to stabilize for 6 months prior to surgery to allow your skin to contract to its maximum. Although we will operate at any earlier date due to a paitent's request with the understanding this is not optimal.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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