Should I lose more weight before going for Tummy Tuck?

I am 25 and considering a Tummy Tuck with some Liposuction around the edges (muffin top, below breasts, waist, hips and thighs).

I obviously want the scar as far down as possible. I have had one child almost two years ago but don't want any more. I have battled with depression and have not been able to shift all the weight that I gained, although I have lost more than half so far. Should I be losing more weight before I go under the knife?

Should I lose more weight before going for Tummy Tuck?

5 answers to “Should I lose more weight before...”

A: Yes you should.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is always better to loose as much weight as possible before having liposuction. You will also want to tighten the muscle as much as you can. You may even be able to do all that without surgery!

A: Weight loss before tummy tuck

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

You should almost always try to be at the weight you are planning for prior to a tummy tuck. You can expect some weight loss with the procedure but not a substantial amount. When you have the tummy tuck at a stable weight you will be most likely to have a good long term stable result.

A: If you have a tummy tuck or liposuction or both, you should be at your desired weight first

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

It is hard to tell how loose your skin is from your photo. If when you sit down and the skin rolls up in folds, you will be best served by having liposuction and a tummy tuck combined. As to the correct weight for the surgery, it is up to you. If you feel this is the best you can do then go for it now,... more

A: Tummy tuck may be overkill

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

Liposuction alone may be all you need since the skin tightens up a fair amount with liposuction. It is good you have lost some weight already but loosing more weight won't change the outcome of the liposuction so get it done now and forget the tummy tuck. Cost is roughly $5000-6000 for the abdomen and hips.

A: Lipo and tummy tuck

By Steven H. Schuster, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Dear NEM Although I don't have a clear picture of your abdomen, from what I can tell you have fat around the abdomen and hips at the very least. You don't appear to have much in the way of stretch marks and I can't tell the condition of your abdominal wall. I would consider a two stage operation doing the... more