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Tummy Tuck Worth It on Loose Skin for a 17-year-old?

asked 2 years ago by nyrguy91 in new york
Latest answer by Christine Sullivan, MD
Question viewed 3,447 times
Tags: age 17 or under, abdomen, stomach, loose skin, teenager

Is a tummy tuck worth it? I'll include my picture, but I'm 17 years old, turning 18 in Decemeber. I have some loose skin that has somewhat decreased. I'm just curious if you think I should have it and if it would make my stomach look presentable

20 answers to Tummy Tuck Worth It on Loose Skin for a 17-year-old?

Tummy tuck options in teenagers

A skin only full tummy tuck would likely give you your best result. More than likely, it would not be necessary to tighten the deep layer at all given your level of fitness. The operation could be limited (so not a garden variety tummy tuck) in areas where your skin is tighter (upper abdomen).

Brent Moelleken, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

Skin Excision is a good choice-Keep it simple

You have lost weight around the abdomen area. The skin changes show this very well. You are male and a young man with a great looking upper abdomen. I would just excise the extra skin to make the area nice and tight. also putting the incision as low as possible.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Tummy Tuck in Seventeen Year-old

From the appearance of your abdomen in the photo, you definitely would benefit from a tummy tuck. The question is one of timing. If you plan on pregnancy in the future, you might wish to delay the tummy tuck. If you do undergo the procedure now and become pregnant in the future, you may need to have another procedure later.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck for loose skin in a 17 year old? In this case, yes

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 procedure as you don't appear to have muscle separation. What you do need is a skin-only tummy tuck. This would be done through a long, horizontal incision just above your pubic area. The... more

Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

Tummy tuck for loose skin

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.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck after weight loss in teenagers

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 clothing and exercise time is on your side as far as having the skin excess corrected. There are two scars to contend with in abdominoplasty, the transverse scar over and across hip to hip,... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck for a 17 Year Old

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 thought of having children in the future then perhaps surgery isn't appropriate at this time. But on the flip side I would agree that a tummy tuck would help your cosmetic appearance. It all comes down... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck options

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 before and after pictures to get an idea of what you want your abdomen to look like. Good luck!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.BaltimorePlasticSurgery.com

Tummy tuck will help you

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 appearance of your abdominal wall. To say the least, the results would be dramatic. Once you're greater than 18 years old, I would recommend consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Loose Skin and Tummy Tuck

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. If you are otherwise healthy, you should have a smooth recovery. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Excess skin and tummy tuck

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.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the other doctors

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.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

You will definitely look better after a tummy tuck.

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 is ok to have a tummy tuck now. It should give you a big improvement.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck for a 17-year-old with loose skin

From your appearance and the stretch marks you EITHER lost a lot of weight or had a pregnancy. Unfortunately the only real solution for this amount of loose skin is a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) . Although this procedure will flatten your tummy and improve your waist, the trade-off is a horizontal scar from hip to hip. Moreover, if you were to become pregnant in the future, the results may be lost and you MAY require the procedure again.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck in 18 year old

Looks like you have lost a considerable amount of weight. You should be congratulated--not easy to do. The bad news is that further weight loss will not improve your considerable skin laxity. The only answer is to remove all of that excess skin with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). There is no definite minimal age. Surgeons look at overall physical condition, degree of skin laxity, and maturity when deciding who and who not to operate on. If you're healthy and have realistic... more

Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck in 17 year old

It looks like you have a significant amount of loose skin but good muscle tone in the photo. The loose skin is unlikely to go away on its own, even with exercise and weight loss. A procedure to remove and tighten the loose skin on your abdomen like a tummy tuck will improve your appearance. Your weight should be stable and you should discuss this with your parents as well as your family doctor to make sure that you are emotionally and physically ready for cosmetic surgery.

Caroline Min, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Skin only abdominoplasty

Your skin laxity is unlikely to improve on its own or with any non-inavasive techniques. Therefore I think a skin only abdominal dermolipectomy is likely the only method to provide you with significant improvement. In reality, you may need an extended abdominoplasty or even a circumfrerential body lift. Of course, maintaining a stable weight is very important.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck after weight loss

It looks like you had a massive weight loss leaving you with extra skin with stretch marks and lost elasticity. If your weight has been stable for months and if your parents and pediatrician feel it is reasonable, you might be a candidate for a tummy tuck.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Underage Plastic Surgery

Because you are a minor, you would need t fist discuss your concerns with your parents. Together you could seek the advice of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to determine which procedures would best address your concerns. You should keep in mind that plastic surgery is typically a trade off. Right now,you have loose skin, following surgery you will have a scar. Only you can determine which is acceptable. Best wishes!