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Age 54, Mother of 6 - Am I a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by alwaysinseason in bermuda
Latest answer by Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Question viewed 652 times
Tags: age 45-54, female, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, candidate

I Am 54 with 6children. I am 5'3" and weigh 165 used to weigh 125 up until 2years ago and it seems that all the weight is in my stomach. I have tried everything push up sit up and still nothing, my stomach is hanging over my panties, put on slim underwear , pushes all up in my chest. will my age be a factor?

16 answers to Age 54, Mother of 6 - Am I a Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck?

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Too old for a tummy tuck?

You sound to be a perfect candidate for a tummy tuck! Having had several children, knowing that the stomach muscles are very weak and loose, would potentially give you a good result. Age is not a concern, provided your overall health is good. I have had patients even in their 70's have wonderful results. Use the advice of your Internist and Plastic Surgeon to give you proper guidance about this . Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Surgery Candidate?

Thank you for the question. There is no magic age cutoff for the tummy tuck procedure assuming you are in good health. A good medical workup will give you and your plastic surgeon peace of mind in this regard. Otherwise, you will know physically (when you are at your baseline weight) and emotionally when you are ready to proceed with this major operation. This planning would involve making sure you have enough help for your newborn and yourself during the recovery period... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck

If you are now 165 and were once 125, you may want to first consider losing weight. The result is usually better.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after 40 pound weight gain

A tummy tuck is not a good option for treating a 40 pound weight gain. If you pursue this course, it is likely that you will not be satisfied with the outcome. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for tummy tuck

If you are in good medical condition your age is not a factor. I would recommend trying to maintain a stable weight. Dr ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for tummy tuck

More important than your actual age is your general health. I believe you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck as you probably have excess skin and fat and abdominal wall laxity from having 6 children. As long as you do not have any major health issue your surgery should go well. If you take any medication on a regular basis for a medical condition you should see you own medical doctor for clearance before the surgery.
Sheila Bond, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon

bondplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck after 6 kids is exactly what you need.

I see a lot of patients at your age and with your pregnancy history.  Once you have gotten to your desired living weight and have good exercise tolerance you are ready for the surgery.  It does take some time for recovery so be prepared but it will last you the rest of your life. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson 
Marcus L. Peterson, MD

Saint George Plastic Surgeon
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Candidates for Abdominoplasty

Age is not a factor if you are in good health and otherwise a good candidate for the procedure. Results can be dramatic. After 6 kids and the stretch on your tissues, it is no surprise that diet and exercise fall short. Get a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and proceed!
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck

From your excellent description I see no reason that you can not have a full tummy tuck. Photos would have been a great help. Maybe you can post? Best of luck from MIAMI 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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State of Health is more important than Age

Hi there- Provided that you are in good health and are otherwise a good candidate for your desired improvement, there is no reason that you would not be able to proceed with a Tummy Tuck. Good Luck!
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Candidate Characteristics for Tummy Tuck

The ideal candidate for Abdominoplasty is someone in good health that does not smoke, has a BMI between 20 and 25, and has significant excess abdominal skin. You should definitely fit the excess skin criteria. Your BMI, however, is 29. This means that a lot of your weight is within the abdominal cavity. This prevents tightening the muscle and thinning the abdomen as much as you would like. You need to lose this intraabdominal fat first. This requires changing your diet, as exercise... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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WHO is a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)?

A good candidate for Cosmetic Surgery is a person - in Good Health - normal, stable weight (BMI under 30) - without emotional disorders which would interfere with the stress of surgery and recovery - with realistic expectations As regards Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) surgery, any woman with 1 or more pregnancies (much less SIX pregnancies) would potentially derive a great improvement. Pregnancy and or extreme obesity irreversibly split the 6 pack (Rectus Abdominis) muscle and stretch... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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For a tummy tuck to be safe your health has to be evaluated.

Age does not determine if a patient is a good candidate for an abdominoplasty. From your physical description it does sound like you would benefit from a tummy tuck, pictures would help. Have a consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine if you are safe for this procedure.
Walter D. Gracia, MD

Arlington Plastic Surgeon
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Prime time for a tummy tuck

Actually the mid-fifties is a very common age group for abdominoplasty for several reasons. One is that your youngest is probably grown enough so that it is a good time to refocus on yourself after years of sacrifice. Another, as you are experiencing, is the body shape changes that accompany perimenopause.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Age isn't as much of a factor as general health...

An abdominoplasty is a big operation and there are 30 year olds who aren't healthy enough to have it and 65 year olds that are.  It all depends on your general medical health.  A thorough consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can review your medical history, examine you, and understand your goals is my suggestion.  Good luck!  -Evan Sorokin MD
Evan Sorokin, MD

Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck and age

In answer to your question: I do not believe your age is a factor assuming that your overall health is stable.  It sounds like you have tried to get better with diet and excercise and have hit a wall.  See a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation about an abdominoplasty.   You can get more improvement with 2 or 2 and 1/2 hours in the operating room than you would get in 5 years at the gym.
Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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