How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery?

Peter A. Aldea, MD answers: How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery?

How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?


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Peter A. Aldea, MD
26 days ago
By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Much LESS than you think. The average weight of the tissue we removed varies from 2 to 6 pounds (more in larger women).

But - weight loss is NOT the goal of an Abdominoplasty. The purpose is a tightening of the abdominal wall, flattening anteriorly and eliminating "the pooch", removing any loose tummy skin, MILD lifting of a sagging pubic mound (Mons pubis), creating a narrower waist and, if a High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty is performed, a mild lifting of the thighs with some smoothing of cellulite.

I hope that helps.

Peter A Aldea, MD, FACS

Web reference: http://www.cosmeticsurgeryspecialists.org/bodyprocedures/tummytuckabdominop
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