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At 67 Am I Too Old for Tummy Tuck?
asked 9 months ago by kit1945 in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD
Question viewed 371 times
Tags: age 65-74, weight loss, back pain, candidate, medication
Over past 2 years I have lost 75 lbs and have stabilized past 8 months. Have a large amount of flab hanging down that I think is causing my back to hurt. I am 67, weigh 165, 5'3". Blood pressure is controlled by low dosage of blood pressure meds. Only other meds I take are for restless legs at night and meds to help keep my weight off. I have never smoked. Otherwise healthy and active. Am I too old for a tummy tuck?
15 answers to At 67 Am I Too Old for Tummy Tuck?
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Age for a tummy tuck
Your overal health is important, not your age, for a tummy tuck. You should see your primary care physician and receive medical clearance prior to surgery for an EKG, bloodwork and physical exam. Also, your blood pressure needs to be well controlled before surgery. A board certified plastic surgeon can evaluate you and make recommendations.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Age and surgery
First of all congratulations on losing the weight. It is a tremendous accomplishment. Now you need to bring the scale and the mirror into balance.
Your internal medicine doctor and your board certified plastic surgeon will work together to determine your risks of complications from the abdominoplasty. Generally speaking your age alone, 67, is not a contraindication to surgery. Your overall health is far more important. After appropriate evaluation and preparation, you should have a...
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Age and cosmetic surgery- tummy tuck
Chronologic age is never a criteria strictly speaking for judging suitability for having surgery electively. Many of my patients have had tummy tucks( and other types of surgery, for that matter) at an age of late 60's or early 70's. Your overall health as evaluated by your Internist should guide you and your Plastic Surgeon in making this decision.
Best of luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, Fl.
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Too old for tummy tuck
Age is not the only important factor in determining whether you are a candidate for cosmetic surgery. A preoperative evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon and primary care physician will be helpful in preparing you for a tummy tuck.
You have worked hard to lose the excess weight and control blood pressure. The abdominoplasty will tighten the tummy laxity, remove fat and loose skin. After preoperative clearance for your medical conditions, the tummy tuck surgery can then be...
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Andrew Turk, MD
Naples Plastic Surgeon
Naples Plastic Surgeon
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Too Old for Tummy Tuck
No, age is not a limiting factor for tummy tuck surgery but good health is. I would ask that you be evaluated by your primary care doctor prior to surgery (medical clearance for elective surgery) and plan on staying at a monitoring facility for 1-2 days post-operatively.
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Age for Tummy Tuck
As long as you are a good surgical candidate and medically cleared for surgery, then it is safe for you to have surgery. If you post pictures then we may be able to give you advice on the appropriate procedure for you to have.
Good Luck.
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67 is just right for your tummy tuck!
If your overall medical health is good, your pre-operative physical will verify that and should reassure you that you are not only capable but appropriate for proceeding with this surgery!
However, you must be aware that your back pain may not be relieved at all (or only partially) by this surgery. But the flab is gone regardless of your back symptoms, along with a few pounds of additional weight loss.
You should make sure your blood pressure is well-controlled by your medication, or...
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Tummy Tuck for an older patient
Chronological age alone should not preclude one from undergoing a tummy tuck. Many other factors need to be considered, such as patients overall health, anatomical configuration of the abdomen and what surgical approach is to be used. A skilled surgeon with lots of experience should be able to perfume a tummy tuck on you using surgical and anesthetic approach dedicated to your unique situation to minimized any possible complications.
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Age and tummy tuck
Your overall health is more important than your age in determining if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck. the fact that you lost the amount of weight that you have and are controlling your blood pressure with medication is good. You should have a physical exam performed and lab tests such as a CBC, Urinalysis, EKG, etc. You should also be evaluated by your regular medical doctor. Let him/her know what procedure you are planning and if they have any questions or...
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Tummy tuck and age.
Age alone is not the only criteria for cosmetic surgery. You have done the hard work with your weight loss. If otherwise healthy, a tummy tuck is feasible. Deep venous thrombosis prevention may be indicated.
H. Michael Roark, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Age and Tummy tucks
As the other plastic surgeon respondents have indicated, it is more your health rather than your chronological age that determines your risks and the appropriateness for a tummy tuck. I have performed tummy tucks on several women in their 70's but have also turned away many patients much younger who were not in very good health.
It would be prudent to have medical clearance obtained from your internist and/or cardiologist (if you have one) before proceeding with surgery.
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Age and plastic surgery
Hello,
The most important part of elective plastic surgery is safety. Overall health is much more important than age as there are some relatively young patients that are at elevated risks for complications associated with certain plastic surgery procedures. I would discuss your goals with your plastic surgeon and get a thourough medical release/check up from your primary care doctor prior to surgery.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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Tummy tuck over age 60
Your chronological age is not nearly as important as your health history , motivation and qualoty of your skin. With proper pre - operative evaluation for any medical conditions you may have, a tummy tuck is certainly a useful and gratifying procedure for you!
Morad Tavallali, MD
Vienna Plastic Surgeon
Vienna Plastic Surgeon
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Not if you are healthy
Hello,
The oldest patient for whom I performed a tummy tuck was 73. She had also lost a good deal of weight and was in exceptionally good health. Your health is the issue that matters the most.
Best Regards,
John Di Saia MD
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Probably Not Too Old
Your overall health status is much more critical than your chronological age. Your medical problems sound minor BUT, your surgeon will want to do a complete history and physical and check with your medical doctor to get his/her opinion on your ability to undergo a fairly extensive and invasive procedure. Good Luck!
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