Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck Following Weight loss.

Charles Perry, MD answers: Liposuction vs Abdominoplasty for male who had massive weight loss?

Dear Doctors,

When I was 17, I lost 80 lbs over 8 months. Now I'm a medium (soft) kind of build, 25, 6'1", 177lbs. I go to gym 7 days a week for a hour. My stomach now sags excessively, very wobbly.

My question is, how much do I need to weight? 160lbs? I'd like a number people my size should be if possible & will the abdominal skin shrink back? If I can't lose this skin or fat, (I'm not sure what it is), do you recommend Liposuction? What kind/where? Or is a Tummy tuck more appropriate? Please Help.


Charles Perry, MD
1 month ago

Congratulations on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and physic.  The excess skin you are holding from your abdomen could be removed with abdominoplasty.  It would be best to see a plastic surgeon to discuss your specific goals and desires after a thorough examination.  More weight loss would create more extra skin as would liposuction in most situations. Best of luck!

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