Would I Have Good Results at my Current Weight for Full Tummy Tuck?

I posted before here, but I wasn't clear in my statement. I'm 5'2, 185lbs & have been stable at this wt for a couple months. Have lost 40lbs since last yr, no more kids, have 2 csection scars & a huge appendectomy scar. I feel my current wt has been easily maintainable for me & I am HAPPY where I am, just dont want this huge hanging belly anymore.

Will I have good results (not skinny perfect body) but GOOD results w/ flat stomach w/a FTT & Lipo of my love handles? SX is on 4/22. Will I be smaller?

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Tummy tuck in overweight patient

If most of your fat is surface fat as opposed to intraabdominal fat, go for it. I think you would have a lot of improvement. If you have intraabdominal fat, your results will be mediocre.

Can an abdominoplasty give a good result in an overweight person?

Thank you for your photos. You state that you are 5'2" tall and weigh 185lbs. This makes your BMI 34, which is in the overweight range. You are not an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck, but you will get good results with extensive liposuction of the whole back, upper abdomen, full tummy tuck. This operation also rejuvenates the pubic area. One thing to note is, if you are lying on your back, does your abdomen go flat? If it does, you will have a flat abdomen after your surgery. If... more

Tummy Tuck results in an Overweight Patient Can be "Good"

Your brief "history" and "exam" (photos) indicate you are not an "ideal" candidate for tummy tuck, but you may be a "good" or "acceptable" candidate. The likelihood of a "good result" is based on multiple factors: It is imperative you follow pre-op instructions carefully, for example, be sure you get the necessary pre-op studies to confirm you are "medically healthy" to undergo the procedure, including medical... more

Expected results from a tummy tuck with a high BMI

Of course we would like all of our patients to be optimally fit. I usually advise patients to implement whatever diet and exercise measures they can sustain, and lose weight that way, and schedule surgery when they have stabilized. Eventually, patients reach a stable weight and that's that. I think you are likely to have a fantastic result from your tummy tuck.

Good results from tummy tuck

You will have a good result from tummy tuck if good is good enough. Tummy tuck will remove the pannus or hanging skin, though it is very unlikely that your stomach will be flat. To get a idea of how flat things will be check the contour of your abdomen when you are on your back. If the abdomen is still prominent or convex the tummy tuck cannot get it any flatter. Consider the investment when deciding if you really should lose additional weight. I think you will be glad that you did. Best... more

Tummy tuck

You have a number of things going on. You have lost significant weight to your credit and health, yet are still relatively heavy. You are probably at least moderately obese by most measurements, but are happy with your weight. My test for apprpriateness of surgery is asking if you have achieved your optimal healthy and stable lifestyle. Look at your lifestyle as far as diet, habits, activities, and exercise is concerned. Optimize you level of fitness and then assess what surgery can help you... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Am I a good candidate for a Tummy Tuck procedure?

You are not an ideal candidate, but it seems that you are aware of that by what you wrote in your post. You can still get an acceptable and nice result with a full length tummy tuck and aggressive liposuction of your flanks. The best part is that you will get rid of the overhanging skin and large appy scar while tightening your whole abdomen. Understand that you will still have some moderate fullness in the area above your belly button after surgery, but you can deal with... more

Erez Sternberg, MD

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Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Perfect candidate for Tummy Tuck(TT),Abdominoplasty

A tummy tuck usually removes all the skin and any stretch marks and scars that are between the bely button and the cut above the pubic hair. So, from your pictures, you would be an excellent candidate. Activity like driving can usually be within 5-7 days and almost full activity within two to three weeks. A tummy tuck usually reshapes the midsection, flattens it and narrows the waist.

Limitations of abdominoplasty in the overweight patient

An abdominoplasty can provide you with the three critical components to an improved appearance. Liposuction of your love handles will narrow your waist. Resection of the hanging pannus will rid you of your "apron". A rectus plication will improve the protrusion of your belly. The limitations of the procedure relate to the excess fat internally beneath the muscle and the thickness of the abdominal wall. These will lead to more fullness of your abdomen... more

Ideal weight for Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck results are definitely improved when patients are at or near their ideal body weight. Having said that, I do feel that you can obtain a result at your current weight with which you will be happy. This assumes that, as you state, you are content with your current weight. You will be able to have a flatter, but not perfectly flat abdomen.