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

It is important to be within 10-20 pounds of your proper weight before having a tummy tuck.  That way you will get the best result and it won't become lax again which could happen if you lost more that 20-30 pounds of weight after surgery.   It would be exceptionally rare to need blood for a tummy... more

You have brought up an important question regarding weight and body contouring surgery. As a patient, you are going to spend several thousand dollars to have this procedure.  Therefore, why not try to achieve the best result possible? The ideal candidate for a tummy tuck procedure is at or near their... more

You need to get back to your before pregnancy weight, or a close to as you can. That will make possible the best result. The cost for an abdominoplasty will vary depending on the geographical area of the country. In the midwest the cost will be between 6 and 8 thousand dollars. When choosing your surgeon... more

For any Mom considering Plastic Surgery such as a "mommy makeover", I always advise women to achieve their weight loss goals prior to seriously considering surgery. You should have lost as much weight as you feel is reasonably realistic, be physically fit, and have healthy nutrition as part of your... more

At the time of surgery, patients should be at their ideal weight. Sometimes, this is signficantly more than their primary care doctors tells them. I try to be realistic with my patients. While they might be most healthy at 135 pounds, that weight may not achievable. So, we accept 186 pounds. I suspect that, at... more

You are a great candidate for a full tummy tuck. BUT after you loss another 40 pounds. The range of costs is from $6500 to $10,000. As for blood transfusions it is not very common to transfuse in a tummy tuck. I hope I have addressed all your concerns. Good Luck.

 Based on your photo, I think if you get just a bit closer to your ideal weight, I think you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck-- this is usually a part of the mommy makeover, which also addresses the breasts and any extra pockets of fat that need contouring.  You may only want to have the... more

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

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

 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