How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery?

How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?

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A: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and amount of weight loss

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

SEE VIDEO BELOW FOR SAMPLE ABDOMINOPLASTY BY CLICKING "MORE": Generally, the goal of tummy tuck surgery is to eliminate loose skin, reaproximate separated muscles and localized fat removal.  It is not performed to lose weight. The average weight... more

A: Mini tummy tuck removes about a pound-full abdominoplasty may remove as much as 5

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

You will actually gain weight immediately after a tummy tuck because of fluids used during surgery. Tummy tuck is not done for weight loss. Tummy tuck is done to tighten loose skin AFTER you have lost weight. The actual tissue removed varies from about a pound in a mini tummy tuck to as much as 5-6 lbs of... more

A: Tummy tuck is not designed for weight loss but to remove loose skin

S. Sean Younai, MD

Tummy tuck is not designed for weight loss but to remove hanging skin folds. Depending on the weight of this skin fold, patient do lose certian amount of weight with their tummy tuck. Ttherefore, the answere is yes and no.

A: How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Much LESS than you think. The average weight of the tissue we removed varies from 2 to 6 pounds (more in larger women). But - weight loss is NOT the goal of an Abdominoplasty. The purpose is a tightening of the abdominal wall, flattening anteriorly and eliminating "the pooch", removing any loose... more

A: Tummy Tuck weight loss

John Philip Connors III, MD

A tummy tuck procedure is NOT a weight loss procedure...It is a fantastic "contouring" procedure; fixing bulging muscle and support tissues, removing stretch marks and excess skin and hour-glassing the sides of the stomach. The weight of the tissues removed is relatively small for the amount of... more

A: Tummy Tuck results in less weight loss than you would think

Scott W. Mosser, MD

Actual weight loss is less than you would think. A tummy tuck is performed to remove droopy extra skin, and address things like rectus muscles that have been forced apart due to pregnancy, as well as excess fat. For most patients the actual ‘weight’ loss is less than a few pounds. There are... more

A: Weight loss from a tummy tuck

Jack Gelman, MD

As always. It depends. For small frames, less than a pound from the surgery itself.  Many patients lose 3-6 lbs. The largest pannus (abdominal skin and tissue) I removed weighed 65 lbs. That being said, many women are so inspired after a tummy tuck they lose 15 to 30 lbs with proper diet and exercise.... more

A: Weight loss from a tummy tuck

Michael A. Bogdan, MD

While a tummy tuck can change the contour of your abdomen dramatically, it does not change your weight significantly.  In women who have a very thin frame, the removed portion of skin may only be 1 lb--even if it is 8 by 12 inches in dimension!  For larger women, a very large removal might only... more

A: Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck.

Jeffrey Roth, MD

The tummy tuck operation addresses loose (droopy) skin, extra fat, and rectus muscles that have been pulled apart, (usually with pregnancy).  We take off a substanital amount of tissue, but it does not weigh that much when placed on the scale.  Remember bone and muscle weigh more than fat and skin... more

A: This depends on your body weight and shape before surgery

David Rankin, MD

Tummy tuck surgery varies greatly from patient to patient. There are three components to the surgery that can be corrected. These are 1) excess abdominal fat 2) excess abdominal skin and 3) loose abdominal muscles. Most patients have all or only some of these indications and therefore each surgery is uniquely... more

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mystey
21 posts
3 Jan 2009

i am having tummy tuck in 3 weeks my surgeon advised it best to maintain my weight that i am comfortable with does this mean size wise i will still be the same dress size or is it going to be a smaller size having liposuction on hip area also.

Tori70
9 posts
13 Mar 2009

I had a TT 2 weeks ago and I lost like 10 lbs. so far. I'm not sure if it's because of my backaching, drinking all of that water, or just not being as hungry but I am so happy with the results thus far. It was definitely worth it. I did only lose 2 to 4 lbs after the surgery but the skin was gone. My doctor said he took off 2.5 inches off my arm (each), 4 lbs of skin from my tummy, and I'm not sure how much fat from the lipo or TT itself. I was swollen but I am losing weight daily so far. I just don't feel hungry much at all these days but I force myself to eat.

mystey
21 posts
14 Mar 2009

thanks for sharing your tt experience i had my surgery 7 weeks ago and am thrilled with results. i also lost weight after about 5 kgs am not very reliant on scales because if i put on i get depressed so weigh myself every 3 weeks my clothes are to big so i know i'm okay and i'm not hungry yet either so all good. it's great feeling so much more confident too. mystey

Mystery TT
1 post
20 Apr 2009

I'm seriously thinking of a tummy tuck. My only question at this point is what the scar will look like in 3mo.-6mo.?

mystey
21 posts
27 May 2009

hi guys, i'm now into my 4th month after lipo and tt down to size 12 never been that before without looking drawn in my face. scar in answer to mystery is healing very fast just a thin purple line on bikini line not worth stressing about. go for it i've never felt better. believe me i don't miss that roll of skin at all. mystey.

Sharon from RealSelf
1393 posts
29 May 2009

Hi "tired of being fat", For pricing information, check out our cost maps. These show the prices paid by RealSelf users who had these procedures. Liposuction cost map Tummy tuck cost map Good luck, --Sharon

bp8me2
16 posts
29 May 2009

Ladies & Gentlemen, It is of utmost importance to check the references of the surgeons in your area. I am suggesting you do a complete evaluation on the surgeons' credentials and licenses. Background checks are available online. Google it. IMPORTANT: Life or death? Hmmmm. Cost should NOT be the determining factor in your choice to hire a certain doctor. It could cost you your life! Think about it.

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