Tummy tuck worth it on loose skin for a 17-year-old?

Although you did not specify this, you look like you lost a fair amount of weight and have been exercising and have good muscle tone. The stretched out skin of the lower belly really compromises what you have achieved.  That skin is not going to improve as you get older. You do not need a full tummy tuck... more

Hi, you do appear to have lost a significant amount of weight which has left you with loose skin and stretch marks.  A tummy tuck will flatten your abdomen, but the trade-off is that you will require a long incision along the lower abdomen.  This can be concealed in most clothing.  Good luck, /nsn.

When weight loss results in skin excess and stretch marks on the abdomen tummy tuck is a solution to remove the skin and contour the stomach. Considering age though most young men will continue to gain bone and muscle mass well into the 20's and for a modest amount of laxity that does not interfere with... more

From your picture it's clear that you have lost a significant amount of weight resulting in the excess skin and mild amount of fat.  The vast number of stretch marks gives me an idea of the weight loss you've been through.  What you need to think about is the future.  If you've ever had the... more

Hi Nyrguy91 - It appears as though you may have had a large amount of weight loss owing to the stretch marks and excess skin.  Therefore, a tummy tuck may be great for you to get rid of the excess skin.  If you have looseness of your abdominal area, this can be tightened as well.  Check out some... more

Hi, I almost never recommend cosmetic surgery for minors.  That being said, with your considerable weight loss, you have a significant amount of excess skin and stretch marks, which are a sign of irreversible skin injury.  A tummy tuck is pretty much the only thing which will help improve the... more

 It is normally unusual to do a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) on a 17 year old.  However, after looking at your picture, a tummy tuck is the only way you are going to see significant improvement in your loose skin.  From what I can see, you actually look like a very good candidate for a tummy tuck... more

You will find that the only way to rid yourself of the excess skin is to have a tummy tuck. You need to be certain that your weight is stable. You obviously have lost some weight and if so, make sure that you are not going to gain the weight back.

You have a lot of excess skin and only removing it will improve your abdominal appearance. We usually like to save tummy tucks for people who have had their kids, but eventhough you are young, a Tummy Tuck will help you.

Hi! The problem is that you may want to have children in the future.  You can have a normal pregnancy after a tummy tuck, but  pregnancy will undo most of the improvement of a tummy tuck. As long as you understand clearly that you will probably want another one after you are finished with babies, it... more