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Richard P. Rand, MD answers: Tummy Tuck or exercise more?

I had a pituitary adenoma and gained weight very quickly.  I have been exercising-- and am 5'6 at 220.  it seems the bulk of everything is on my ab! Is it stupid to get a tuck at this weight-- or should I just continue to hit the gym?


Richard P. Rand, MD
9 months ago
By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

You should be down to within 10-20 pounds of yout ideal body weight before taking on any body contouring surgery.  If you do it now, your risk of complications is higher and if you lose weight later, you will have loose skin develop and might need to redo the surgery which would be unfortunate.

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