When Should I Choose to get Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift, Close to Ideal Weight or Wait Until at Ideal Wait?

I am 5'4 weight is 164 my goal weight is 135 - I want a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift I was thinking at 150 lb to have this procedure without ruining any of the results or should I wait till closer to 135 LB ? The breast lift I am worried about sagging after weight loss. The tummy tuck I believe would be ok ? Tentative Nov 19th that would give me 7 weeks to lost 14 more I am not sure I can do this - My age is 47 Hubby wants to go on vacation 2 weeks Jan 29th 2012

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8 Doctor Answers | Asked by WeightLossGal in New England

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Mommy makeover and weight

I think if you get close to your goal weight you should be fine to have a mommy makeover. It is more of a concern when you are not even close.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Great idea to lose the weight before a tummy tuck and breast lift

I absolutely love your question! it shows that you have done your homework and are willing to put in the effort before surgery to get the best result from your tummy tuck and breast lift. There is no question that you will be happier as a result of your efforts. Not only are you improving your end result, your risks for surgery goes down as you lose weight and you are increasing the likelihood that you will maintain your new figure. I wish everyone who is considering this surgery... more

When Should I Choose to get Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift, Close to Ideal Weight or Wait Until at Ideal Wait?

RE - "I am 5'4 weight is 164 my goal weight is 135 - I want a Full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift I was thinking at 150 lb to have this procedure without ruining any of the results or should I wait till closer to 135 LB ? The breast lift I am worried about sagging after weight loss. The tummy tuck I believe would be ok ? Tentative Nov 19th that would give me 7 weeks to lost 14 more I am not sure I can do this - My age is 47 Hubby wants to go on vacation 2 weeks Jan 29th... more

To wait for the right weight

It is always best preop to get in your best physiologic state and to some ideal weight. Crash diets usually set you up for rebound weight gain after your goal is reached. I think that Weight Watchers has the most cost effective and realistic means to that end. Go Patriots!

Better results for breast lift and abdominoplasty if you lose your weight before surgery

Ideally, patients should lose their weight before body contouring surgery. The smaller patients are at the time of their surgery, the tighter plastic surgeons can tailor the skin at the breast lift and abdominoplasty. Conversely, body contouring followed by weigh loss could lead to some sagging of the breasts and loosening of the abdominoplasty. Breast do have fatty tissue mixed with the breast glandular tissue, and weigh loss can reduce the volume of the breast cup size... more

Weight-loss before tummy time?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your decision to proceed with the tummy tuck and breast lift procedures. I think you should proceed with the surgery when you are at a weight that you feel comfortable with in the long-term. In other words, more important than “ideal weight” is that you do not experience any significant weight fluctuation after your procedures. Significant weight loss after procedures may change your surgical results to the point where further... more

Weight loss and body-contouring surgery

See my numerous previous posts on this subject. In short, try to achieve a healthy, stable lifestyle and optimize your level of fitness. Your weight is less important but is a gauge of your progress. You may or may not be able to achieve your ideal or target weight, and sometimes patients can become more unhealthy as they diet and exercise to extreme. You might consult with a plastic surgeon now to help guide you in your program, although some plastic surgeons might have... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

4 reviews

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

When to have surgery

My advice is for you to be at our realistic weight. It is unrealistic to loose a bunch of weight for surgery and then just gain it back again after surgery if you go back to your regular lifestyle. So, having surgery at your everyday weight is usually my advice. However, after examining you and discussing your expectations and motivations, we can develop a surgical plan and timeline. Good Luck.