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I'm a 6'1, 27 Year Old, Female Who Weights 232 Lbs After Losing 73lbs. Is a Mommy Makeover Unrealistic?

asked 1 year ago by 4878anon in MS
Latest answer by Richard Linderman, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, 230-249 lbs, 6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in, weight loss, candidate

I'm a 6'1, 27 year old, female who weights 232 lbs. The majority of my weight is hanging on my abdomen and sides. I do cardio almost everyday and I'm in considerably good shape for my weight-as I've been an athete for the majority of my life. Although I've never had children, the massive weight gain and loss has caused my skin to lose it's elasticity. Is it practical to think that a tummy tuck and breast implants will make my stomach and chest look "normal" again at my present weight?

20 answers to I'm a 6'1, 27 Year Old, Female Who Weights 232 Lbs After Losing 73lbs. Is a Mommy Makeover Unrealistic?

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Body contouring after weight loss

Congrats on your weight loss.  Based on what you describe, you may benefit from a body lift. A body lift generally refers to a procedure known as a belt lipectomy a.k.a. circumferential body lift. These procedures are usually tailored for a patient who has experience significant weight loss. These procedures are designed to recontour the entire waist and lower trunk. They include 3 procedures: Tummy TuckWaist lift/lateral thigh lift buttock liftMany of my female... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Normal again

Only you know what is normal for your expectations. Photos would help but I suspect you would benefit from tummy tuck surgery to remove the abdominal apron. I do not know the condition of your breasts but it is possible to combine the tummy tuck surgery with breast lift, implants or reduction.
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Weight Loss and Mommy Makeover Surgery

Good work on the exercise. You should be commended and continue at it. Despite your weight you should be able to get significant improvement with a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast lift or reduction. Your result will be even better if you are able to get down closer to your ideal body weight.
Leo Keegan, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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The ideal person for a Mommy Makeover

It sounds as though you're probably okay for a Mommy Makeover, but consult with your plastic surgeon and internal medicine doctors to make sure you're a good candidate for surgery.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Body contouring after weight loss

Without seeing any pictures it is difficult to make any conclusions, however in general I would recommend further weight loss, then a tummy tuck to address your hanging weight.  For your breasts you most likely would need a lift as well.  Once again, without pictures it is difficult to advise you correctly. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Realistic goal for mommy makeover

It is great that you have lost 73 lbs already!  I think you should continue to lose some more weight.  Once you lose about 30-40 lbs more and have that weight stable for at least 6 months, you should consider mommy makeover at that time.  Go visit with plastic surgeon and ask her/him what kind of mommy makeover would give you the best possible contour.  It may be that breast aug with/without lift and tummy tuck/bodylift.  Good luck to you.
Sugene Kim, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Body contouring and weight loss

That is fantastic that you lost so much weight.  But, to get the best result you can, you may want to lose a bit more and then go ahead with the procedures.  Your result will most likley be better.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover and massive weight loss.

Congratulations on your weight loss!  With the statistics you have shared you are a candidate for surgery without excess risk. You should consider a lower body-lift and probably some liposuction to really address your figure concerns. A tummy tuck will only address the excess skin you have in the front and not the sides and back where you undoubtedly also have excess skin as anyone who has lost 73lbs would have.  The surgery will make you look like you have lost 40lbs although... more
Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Close but not quite there: preparing for breast augmentation & tummy tuck

At your height, your ideal body weight is somewhere in the range of 165 pounds to 185 lbs. I know this shound unrealistic but even at the upper range you are nearly 50 lbs above that limit. It is highly unlikely that your excess skin weighs 50 lbs. Therefore, I would encourage you to lose more weight priro to any surgery in order to achieve a more reaslistc result. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation

Tummy tucks and breast augmentations are designed to give you the result you are looking for. It will remove the access skin that will not tighten with exercise and it will give the breasts the fullness they lost when you lost the weight. It is possible to achieve the look you are going for. A mommy makeover is nothing more than several procedures done together. Discuss with your surgeon your risks and be clear about your goals after surgery.
Amy K. Alderman, M.D., M.P.H.

Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implants and tummy tuck work for moderately overweight patients.

Hi. Based on your story, I would say you will benefit by having these procedures.  You will look and feel better, but you will still be overweight of course.  You will have a flat abdomen, which motivates some women to lose more weight. If you are planning to have children, you should put off the abdominoplasty.  Also, you probably need a breast lift as well as implants.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic surgery for patients with massive weight loss

Based on the information you provided, you sound like a great candidate for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure. Depending on the severity and complexity of your case, you may benefit significantly from an extended tummy tuck which involves an extended incision to improve the flank and back area as well. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best and safest possible options for you. A tummy tuck involves muscle repair of the abdominal rectus... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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BMI 30 or less

Congratulations on your weight loss.  If you are healthy with a BMI of 30 or less you are a great candidate for this procdure.  My calculations show your current BMI is approximately 30.  Studies show that if your BMI is 30 or less this greatly reduces your risk for complications with elective surgeries.  Please remember to always do your homework and make sure you schedule your procedure with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  Good Luck to you.
Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

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Mommy makeover after weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss.  It seems that you are doing the right things to continue to lose weight.  If possible, it is best to be close to your ideal weight prior to mommy makeover.  This can vary among patients, and it is possible that you are a very good candidate for a mommy makeover at your current weight.  A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can determine whether a mommy makeover is right for you.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover

The nearer you are to your ideal body weight the better the results. Continue loosing weight, Consult youe plastic surgeon and then make an informed decision
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Surgery can produce Dramatic Transformations

Hi there- In order to give you the most responsible and specific advice, a consultation and examination would be required, but based on your story, it does sound like the procedures you are interested in would be reasonable options for you. Your best bet is to visit with a really good plastic surgeon... The surgeon you choose will undoubtedly end up being MUCH more important to your safety and outcome than the procedures you think you may want- Here's some advice on how to... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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27 Year Old, Female Who Weights 232 Lbs After Losing 73lbs. Is a Mommy Makeover Unrealistic

Absolutely see 3 boarded surgeons in your area to discuss your options in detail and set up a surgery plan. Great on the weight loss now try to lose another 10 pounds. You are doing great. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover

Congratulations on the weight loss.  Without pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice.  However, if you have loose skin or ptotic breasts, then a mommy makeover (breast lift and abdominoplasty) may be right for you.   Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Mommy Makeover after large weight loss

It sounds as if you would be a great candidate for a mommy makeover. Your BMI is around 30, which is not normal, but not so high as to make this risky. There really is no way to get rid of the overhanging skin other than with surgery. As far as the breasts are concerned, it is difficult to say what procedure would work best without seeing pictures.  That is why the consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is so important. He or she can discuss your options. As far as... more
Paul W. Loewenstein, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover in overweight patients

As long as you are cleared medically I cannot see why you could not have either or both procedures. Although these should not be thought of as weight loss procedures per se the most I can remember removing from a patient was about 15kg (about 30 pounds). Since you are already in the habit of regular exercise you should be able to maintain your new look after surgery for years to come. The only caveat is if you plan to become pregnant in the next 3 to 5 years it might be better to wait to do... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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