Im 5'5 at 120 Lbs and Want a Tummy Tuck, if I Lose More Weight Will I Be Able to Get More Skin Removed?

I also plan on exercising my body more than I do, but I worry that this will also not allow for maximum skin removal. My measurements right now are 34, 27, 36. i'm an hour glass I believe, and i'd like to maintain that, some before and after pics look like the people have lost their waists. Will I maintain my original shape after a tummy tuck? Any good doctor recommendations in the Alexandria VA area that specialize in tummy tucks?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by chefy in Va

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Hi There,

Here is a link to the board certified doctors in your area who are qualified to perform Tummy Tucks.

Hopefully this helps!

Weight Loss & TT

In general, if you lose more weight you will be able to remove more skin; however, this follows a law of diminishing returns. At 120lbs, I seriously doubt any more weight loss will have a significant impact on the amount of skin removed. As for your shape, it should remain. Some surgeons will also use lateral muscle plication sutures to accentuate the hourglass shape. I suggest you find an experienced plastic surgeon in your area with pictures of results you like.... more

At 5'5'' and weighing 120 pounds should I lose more weight to allow for more skin removal during a TT?

At 5'5'' and 120 pounds you should be an ideal candidate for a TT if you have excess skin. Losing more weight is not necessary and would probably not affect the outcome of your surgery. You should be able to maintain you hour glass figure psotop if you do not gain any excess weight. I am not familiar with any Board Certified Palstic Surgeons in Alexandria, Va. but you can call the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for recommendations in your area. Good luck! more

Weight loss and timing for TT

At 5'5", 120lb, I can't imagine that you have much weight to lose. It is doubtful that a few more pounds of weight loss would alter the amount of skin that would be removed. Your surgeon should know in advance of surgery about your concern about waistline. Minimizing the dissection over the waistline area will preserve the contours, but can sometimes alter the amount of overall skin removal. Yes, more skin can be removed in the future, but sometimes only from the lower abdomen... more

Pre-op weight loss and tummy tuck/ shape....

Chefy: Yes, if you lose more weight you should be able to have more skin removed. You should not lose your shape, although that can be technique dependent. Choose your doctor by looking at his/her before and after pictures...if they seem like the shape is lost look for a doctor that is more in tune with your desires...I don't know anyone in Alexandria. Are you willing to travel? best, Dr. Michael in Miami

Tummy Tuck At Ideal Weight

You sound as if you are currently at your ideal weight and should get a nice result fromm a tummy tuck. I see no reason for additional weight loss. Yes, you should be able to maintain your hourglass figure following a tummy tuck.

Tummy Tuck Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Although it is not possible to provide you with precise advice without direct examination revealing pictures, it sounds like you may be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery at this weight; in other words, further weight loss is probably not necessary. In regards to finding a good plastic surgeon in your area, I am sure you will not have much difficulty. I would suggest starting with the American Society of Plastic Surgery to... more