Is 58 Years of Age Too Old for a Tummy Tuck? I Weigh 155 Lbs and Have Lost 25 Lbs.

Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication
to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical
comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical
procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound
healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes,
hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems,
etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or
these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a
candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are
great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a
consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go
over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You
should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that
you
are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For
elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a
reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure.
Discuss all of
your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and
discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as
proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This
procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an
uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps!
Best wishes!

An in-person consultation with a reputable board certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine if a tummy tuck is suitable for you. Your general physical and mental health are far more important when considering a tummy tuck than just your age.  

As long as you are healthy 58 is by no means too old to have a tummy tuck. If you have loose skin and it's bothering you I'd say so something about it! Best of luck, Dr Kerr

You are definitely not too old for a tummy tuck, as long as your overall health status is good.  I would recommend that you reach your goal weight (if you haven't already) prior to having the procedure performed.

Good luck.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board-certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

Congratulations on losing 25 pounds - that's no small feat. Your absolute age does not make you a good or bad candidate for a tummy tuck. If you are in good health, don't use tobacco products, and are at a stable weight, you probably are a pretty good candidate. Your best bet is to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about the procedure. Best of luck!

Great job on your weight loss!  At 58, you are still a fantastic candidate for a tummy tuck as long as you don't have other health problems limiting you from a surgery standpoint.  A tummy tuck can be done as an outpatient procedure with about 1-2 weeks for recovery.  During a tummy tuck, the excess skin is removed from the belly and the muscles are tightened to help flatten the belly.  Check out some before and after photos to get an idea of what you can expect from a tummy tuck.

Thank you for your question,

Dr. Schreiber

Congrats on the weight loss ! Many of my tummy tuck patients are older than 55 -  If you are healthy with good exercise tolerance, than a tummy tuck can be a life changing procedure.

Thank you for your question. The short answer, is that you are not too old or too heavy for your surgery by a longshot. The more important factor, is your health status, not your age. A 30-year-old with uncontrolled  diabetes or a 25-year-old with a very heavy smoking history is has a higher risk of complications than a healthy 70-year-old. Your  plastic surgeon will assess your safety profile during the consultation. Please visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon 

Thank you for your post. Age is not a contraindication to surgery. Poor health is. If you are a healthy adult, and interested in a tummy tuck surgery, meet with a board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will assess you as a patient for any risks you might have. The biggest risks are heart disease, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, and previous history of deep venous thrombosis. Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

Congratulations on your weight loss.   Your overall health status rather than age is what is important.   Your plastic surgeon will review your past medical and surgical history to make sure you are a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery.   Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX