Will I Have Good Results from Having a Tummy Tuck Now? (photo)

I am a 30 yr old mother to 3 boys. I had my last baby 8 months ago. I am 5'8" and currently weigh 201lbs. After my breast lift and implants 9 weeks ago I have lost 22lbs. I am currently scheduled for a tummy tuck on April 9th 2013 and plan on loosing more weight as I am still dieting and exercising. I have had 3 c-sec and I just cant stand this belly anymore. Do you think I could achieve good results by having a tummy tuck now? Thanks!

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by emtmom1469 in chattanooga TN

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Tummy Tuck Now?

You will maximize your outcome by reaching your goal weight by the time of surgery. That is not to say that you will not have an excellent improvement at this time. Much depends on how much weight you might lose after your surgery. If we are talking 20 pounds, I would not hesitate to suggest going ahead now. If we are talking 50 pounds, a frank discussion with your surgeon would be a good idea. Were you to lose 50 pounds after a TT you might find yourself with excess skin... more

Will I Have Good Results from Having a Tummy Tuck Now

You appear to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. Make an appointment with a board certified Plastic Surgeon and get an evaluation.

Tummy tuck results and timing

Thanks for your questions and photos. You appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck. I would recommend liposuction around the hips as well to improve the result. If you are still losing weight, it may be better to hold off on surgery until a stable weight has been reached. This weight loss will only improve your results. Good luck!

Tummy Tuck and Weight Loss

If weight loss is planned, the weight loss should be completed prior to tummy tuck to ensure the best possible results. If you have attained a stable weight but not a goal weight, tummy tuck is reasonable. You could also have liposuction of the flanks and back to get the best possible contours. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks and liposuction procedures each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA more

Will I Have Good Results from Having a Tummy Tuck Now?

Excess tummy skin is usually best fixed with a tummy tuck. Liposuction around the waist and hips can make your result even better. If my patients are actively losing weight, I generally recommend that they get to their goal weight prior to a tummy tuck. This improves the result and increases the chances that you will maintain it. Best wishes, Michael Vennemeyer, MD

Results with tummy tuck

You seem to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck and should have a dramatic improvement. If you feel that you can continue to lose weight, your result would be even better with additional weight loss. Even at this weight though, you will have a nice result.

Is it time for my tummy tuck?

Thank you for your questions and for your photographs. From your current photographs it seems as though you'll be a good candidate for full tummy tuck with muscle tightening and possibly some liposuction of the flanks. You seem to be having good success with your weight loss. I always recommend to my patients that they arrive at their stable wait before they embark upon surgery. Stable weight does not always meanrail thin ,what it means a weight that you feel... more

Good Candidate for Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Thank you for the question and pictures. The outcome of your tummy tuck surgery will be improved if you are able to drop additional weight prior to surgery; doing so will also likely increase the safety of the operation. In regards to your question about a “good outcome”, I would suggest that you choose your plastic surgeon carefully. Ask to see lots of examples of their work and communicate your goals clearly. Achieving “realistic expectations”... more

Will I Have Good Results from Having a Tummy Tuck Now

I think the closer you are to your ideal body weight the better your outcome. You appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck and should have a great result.

Tummy tuck at what weight

At my Austin, Texas area practice I tend not to operate on tt patients with a bmi over 30. As you get into the obsese category of weight the risks of having complications go up dramatically especially with abdominal procedures. At your current weight your bmi is 30.6 which I would consider safe. If you plan to have a goal weight of less that 15 lb from now then I would say go for it, if you plan to lose more I think you would typically get a better result waiting.... more

Mahlon Kerr, MD

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Austin Plastic Surgeon

Best result for tummy tuck

The best result is achieved when you reach your ideal body weight and the weight is stable; when the surgeon only has to remove excess skin and when you are unlikely to lose/need to lose further weight after surgery as that can spoil the result. You may benefit by taking slightly more time to stabilise your weight rather than having the surgery in a few weeks time.