Tummy Tuck for skin, fat, and stretch marks after pregnancy?

I'm 5'11 and 249 lbs. After pregnancy, I have a hanging mass of skin, fat, and stretch marks. I went from 186 lbs to 277 lbs. I have zero elasticity, and 1 week after I had my daughter, I had dropped from 277 lbs to 231 lbs. I am still overweight and currently trying to lose the weight, but I have this hanging mass on my stomach of stretch marks and fat. It's horrific. I want a tummy tuck and have done a lot of research, but how much will it cost me? How much do I need to lose before I should have the surgery? I don't accept blood at all, is that a concern?

Tummy Tuck for skin, fat, and stretch marks after pregnancy?
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A: Mommy Makeover

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Peachy, You are a perfect candidate for a tummy tuck.  As mentioned, you should lose more weight (another 25-30 lbs.) first to maximize your results and minimize your risks.  It is EXTREMELY rare to require a blood transfusion for a tummy tuck these days.  Costs can range widely depending on... more

A: Tummy tuck best option after pregnancy

Parham Ganchi, MD

First, I'm assuming that you are done having children. If you plan on having more children soon, it may be better to wait until you are done having children before you have the tummy tuck. You will get the best result if you get as close to your "ideal" weight before having the tummy tuck. What is... more

A: Tummy tuck after pregnancy

David Shafer, MD

 Thanks for posting the picture  - it is very helpful.  While you could have the surgery now, it would be best for you to loose weight prior to surgery to maximize your results.  The stretch marks below your belly button will be gone and possibly even those a couple inches above your belly... more

A: Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy

Farbod Esmailian, MD

It would be ideal for you to be in close range of the weight you are comfortable at.  Within in range means around 10 lbs.  As far as cost goes, I dont know where you are from but it really depends on the state and even then on the region within your state.  But you are looking at around $8-10... more

A: Tummy Tuck in D.C.

Mitchel Krieger, MD

Several things will determine the best timing for your tummy tuck surgery. If you only recently delivered, then the welfare of you baby needs to come first whether that involved breast feeding or just being physically able to care for her. During this time you should try to lose weight hopefully returning to... more

A: Several things

Scott E. Kasden, MD

You need to determine what your target weight- the weight you can achieve and maintain.  You should be within about 10 lbs of that weight before you consider tt.  Although it is unusual to require blood transfusion, it may be needed and so you must be open to that possibility.

A: Don't have a tummy tuck until you lose the weight.

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD

You have to lose the weight. Youwill need a tummy tuck, but the result will be so much better after you lose weight. Just stop eating. Stop eating. Eat less and very healthy. There's no short cut.. No easy way. Surgery's not the answer. You can lose 3 pounds a week. Soit will take3-4 months of heavy diet. Then... more

A: tummy tuck for skin, fat, and stretch marks

Nina S. Naidu, MD

Hi, a tummy tuck will remove all of the skin, fat, and stretch marks below your belly button.  This will also tighten your muscles and flatten your abdomen.  The stretch marks above your belly button will not be removed, but they may appear less prominent after surgery since the skin will be pulled... more

A: Look at your BMI - you are34

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

Right now, your weight and height put you in the obese category. If you want a good result from a tummy tuck you must loose weight and get below 200 lbs. Then we can remove the excess skin and fat and you will look great. The price of this depends on where you live, In the NY region it is in the $10,000 range.

A: Tummy tuck for a "Mommy Makeover"

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

It appears as though you are a fantastic candidate for a tummy tuck!  The cost is around $7,000 and blood transfusions are extremely rare for a tummy tuck.  Concerning weight loss, if you're planning on losing a lot more wait for any procedure as you may get more hanging skin after the weight loss... more

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joyceline
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1 Oct 2009

Hello,

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