Is Age a Barrier for a Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by shobha kumaran in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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When are you "too old" (or too young) to have a tummy tuck?

6 answers to Is Age a Barrier for a Tummy Tuck?

Age is NOT a contraindication for Cosmetic Surgery

The safety and suitability for cosmetic Surgery are NOT dictated by chronological age but by your health (IE physiological age) and expectations. If you are healthy and have realistic expectations there is no reason why you could not have a Tummy tuck, Facelift or any other Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. P. Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Age for tummy tuck

There is no age limit for this or most other surgeries. Instead, the limiting factor is your general health otherwise. If you are generally healthy and any medical conditions you may have are controlled well, you should do fine.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Age alone is not a contraindication to a Tummy Tuck

Hi there- Let's face it- some of us are healthier at any given age than others. I know 70 year olds who regularly humiliate much younger people on the tennis court... And I know 50 year old people who are frail and debilitated. More important than your age is your state of health and your zest for life. If you are healthy enough to undergo the surgery (a visit with your family doctor, in addition with evaluation by a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery w more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy Tuck age limit

I dont feel that there is an age limit, but the patient has to be healthy. If you have a tummy tuck and decide to get pregnant, it will likely affect the results by stretching things out again. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Age for a tummy tuck

Generally TT's are done between the ages of 35-55. Younger patients who have not had children may stretch out the result if they get pregnant and older patients may not be able to handle the surgery. If they are healthy and have no weight problems and are very motivated, older ones can do fine.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Age for Tummy Tuck

One's state of health rather than absolute age is more important in determining whether or not to undergo a tummy tuck. I have performed tummy tucks in patients in their 60s who were in good health.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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