Age 60. Am I Too Old for a Tummy Tuck?

I'm Going to Be 60 This Year. I Am 54" Weigh 133 Lbs, Never Really Fat. Am I too old to have a tummy tuck? I have all my fat around my mid section, it's soft and my skin is stretched from pregnancy. I am in good health. I had a face lift a year ago, 10 hour surgery and do well with anesthesia.

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Is 60 Too Old for a Tummy Tuck?

I have done tummy tucks on women into their early 70's with excellent results and without complications. Haven't you heard, 60 is the new 30? Your chronological age is less important than your health with reference to having an abdominoplasty surgery. If you don't smoke, your heart, lungs and kidney are in good shape, and you have been cleared for surgery by your primary physician, then I would say you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck... more

Too old for surgery?

Yes, you may be an ideal candidate for abdominoplasty surgery. You should be seen by your primary care doctor for preoperative medical workup. Make sure you are working with a well experienced board certified plastic surgeon. I prefer working with board certified anesthesiologists. Best Wishes.

Tummy Tuck Yes

You sound fine and in good health and not overweight. Your health must be good and I assume you are a non smoker so by all means you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. By the way ten hours is way too long to be in an operating. Find a quicker surgeon. The tummy tuck should take about two hours.

Age limit for a tummy tuck?

I have had several patients in their 60's that have had a tummy tuck and have done very well. Most importantly is the health of the patient prior to surgery. You seem to be a good candidate, however you need to be evaluated by your surgeon to be sure it would be safe for you. The website link below shows the before and after results of one of my patients that had a tummy tuck at age 62. There are more photos on my website. I wish you best of luck. see video

Age and tummy tuck

Age alone is not an predictor of how you will do with abdominal contouring/tummy tuck surgery. Your board certified plastic surgeon needs to review your medical history and overall health status to determine if you are medically a good candidate for elective surgery. In addition, your surgeon may request medicine clearance (an evaluation by your PCP or internist before surgery). Best of luck.

Not too old for a tummy tuck

Based on your height, weight, and prior satisfactory (and safe) experience with anesthesia, I see no contraindication to your undergoing an abdominoplasty, assuming a board-certified plastic surgeon determines you are a candidate for that procedure. Age is only one factor in determining appropriateness and candidacy for procedures. The surgeon needs to tell you if abdominplasty is the right operation for your aesthetic goals. Obviously, you would need to thoroughly disclose all medical... more