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Gained 10 lbs ~still a good canidate for tummy tuck surgery?

asked 1 year ago by Topeka in Topeka, KS
Latest answer by Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Question viewed 319 times
Tags: female, candidate, weight gain

I Am 5'7" and generally weigh about 175 with the majority stuck on middle. I have a smaller frame and my arms and legs are not as proportionate to the middle. I recently got married and gained 10 lbs. I got my consultation at 170lbs before wedding and Doc said I would have great results because of my body structure and the fact that "it looks like someone just stuck all that there"...he was pointing to my scarred/saggy tummy from 2 pregnancies. Am I still a good canidate for the tummy tuck surgery?

15 answers to Gained 10 lbs ~still a good canidate for tummy tuck surgery?

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Yes, 10 pounds should not make that much of a difference. I suggest you watch my videos. It sounds like you are an excellent candidate for this surgery.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Gained 10 lbs. after getting married!

I think that if you maintain the weight that you currently are you will still find that you are a candidate for a tummy tuck, if that was suggested before. Remember that a healthy diet and exercise are very important before and after surgery. Good Luck!

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Still a candidate for tummy tuck

As long as you are not gaining additional weight, 5-10 pounds should not make much of a difference in your final outcome. The most important issue is that you are at a stable, sustainable weight for the best aesthetic result.

Lawrence Iteld, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Gaining an additional 5 pounds is unlikely to make a difference. One of the most important considerations is having a realistic expectation. If you have discussed this with your surgeon, then you have a good result.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck timing

The best time to do a tummy tuck and get the nicest results is when you are at your normal living weight and you are done having more pregnancies. The lower your BMI the better your shape and contours will be. A lower BMI is also safer for surgery and anesthesia. The additional 10 pounds will not be that significant but if you think you can loose it, do it before surgery. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson

Marcus L. Peterson, MD
Saint George Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck - always best at the weight you live at

Its always best to have any body contouring surgery at your usual weight. By this I mean the weight that you are most comfortable living at. So if you are going to live at 175 lbs then go for it. If you will be living at 10 lbs. lighter then wait.

Michael Weinberg, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Gained 10 lbs ~still a good canidate for tummy tuck surgery?

Either you should post a photo or seek additional opinions in person. Over the internet it is a guess by us the experts. So my guess is YES get the surgery, but it is only a guess. From MIAMI DR. Darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

I have gained weight since I saw my surgeon and booked a tummy tuck. Should I still go ahead with it?

If your BMI is still less than 28 and your health is otherwise good, you can still go ahead with a tummy tuck operation. However, since you are spending quite a bit of money, presumably you want to get the best results possible. That means you should try to get that extra weight off before your surgery. Not only will the surgery be safer, it will be possible to take just a bit more loose skin off during the operation. If you loose the weight after the surgery,... more

Claudio DeLorenzi, MD
Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Still a good candidate

You are still a good candidate. Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is 27.4, which is in a relatively safe range, but still a bit more than normal, which would be in the 25 range. I think the best results are when you're normal in weight. I find that the best sculpted look is hidden if you don't get that extra weight off. But let's be realistic. Sometimes to maintain a normal weight is a miserable existence!

Victor Au, MD
Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck candidate?

If you were a good candidate before, you are probably an okay one now. An exam would be critical but remember than the result WILL be better if you lose the extra weight.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck candidate

You would need to be examined, but it sounds as if you still are a good candidate. I tell my patients that they will do the best at their ideal weight...provided it is one they can comfortably live at.

David A. Lickstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tucks are great for removing the excess fat and skin from the abdominal region

It's difficult to tell you whether or not you're a good candidate for a tummy tuck wihout seeing you or at least a photo. However, gaining 10 pounds shouldn't make much of a difference if you were told once before that a tummy tuck will help you achieve your aesthetic goals. After your procedure, it's important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise to maintain your new figure!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.BaltimorePlasticSurgery.com

Still A Candidate For a Tummy Tuck

I would try to get to your realistic goal weight within 10 lbs and be done having children. If so, then a tummy tuck will likely work very well for you.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

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If you do not plan to have any more children, you may want to consider a tummy tuck for your lower abdominal bulge.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Get a second tummy tuck consult for weight gain

It is most likely that after a 5-10 pound weight gain, your consultation will not change significantly. However, it would be best for you to return to the surgeon for another evaluation.