How Much Weight Loss from a Tummy Tuck?

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Not much weight loss after Tummy Tuck

Patients typically do not lose much weight as a result of a tummy tuck. Most of my patients report a weight loss of less than five pounds, but the real difference is in their size and contour. The satisfaction patients experience is not from a number on the scale, but the new ability to wear form fitting clothing, to tuck in a shirt or to wear a swimsuit with confidence. It is quite amazing to see some before and after photographs where men and women have literally been transformed and... more

Michael Law, MD

17 reviews

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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Not a lot of weight loss from tummy tuck

This type of surgery is performed to remove excess, loose, hanging skin/fat and to tighten stretched muscles. While patients will lose some weight (~3 - 6 lbs), they don't lose a lot. However, they do end up with a flatter abdomen, tighter abdominal muscles, and better waistline.

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A healing wound can burn calories.

The goal of the tummy tuck is to improve contour and remove inches. In some cases dramatic weight loss may occur following this procedure, however it really depends on the initial indications for the procedure. For example, if you had a gastric bypass procedure to lose weight then chances are you have more skin and subcutaneous fat to be removed. That certainly differs from someone requesting a tummy tuck that has abdominal stretchmarks following childbirth. Tummy Tucks should... more

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Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck.

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. It will look like more "weight" was dropped by the patient as they will get into their clothes better and have a trimmer shape.

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Measure your satisfaction on your pant size not the scale

The amount of weight lost with a tummy tuck varies depending on how much weight you are carrying in the tissue that is to be removed (specifically the tissue between the pubic area and belly button). Generally this is 1-3 lbs although I have removed an excess of 10 lbs in a few patients. If your goal is weight loss, you can loose three pounds easily in a week with diet and exercise, but you won't lose THAT three pounds!

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The amount of weight lost depends on how much extra skin...

The amount of weight lost depends on how much extra skin and fat you have that needs to be removed. The best candidates for a tummy tuck have reached a weight that is within 10 lbs of their ideal weight before having a tummy tuck performed. Consequently, the usual amount of weight found in the removed tissus is less than 5 lbs.

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This depends on your body weight and shape before surgery

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 designed for each individual patient. Some patients will lose a significant amount of weight with this surgery and I have removed up to 20 pounds in some patients. However, most... more

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You won't really lose weight from a tummy tuck

You actually lose much less than you expected from a tummy tuck. The surgery is meant to reshape the abdomen and not for weight loss purposes. However, most people lose some weight - usually about 1-2 lbs. That number dramatically increases with patients who have had massive weight loss from diet and exercise or gastric bypass. Those patients can lose much more from the surgery - the most I have removed has been 63 lbs and that was a panniculectomy and not a tummy tuck. The surgery is meant... more

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Most often I see a pound or two of weight loss from tummy tuck

Hello, Unless you are a really large case, most patients only lose a 1-3 pounds from tummy tuck surgery. This is a shaping operation...and a really good one. Try not to concentrate on weight loss. Most tummy tuck patients enjoy the tightening they get.

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Abdominoplasty for contouring, not weight loss

Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly referred to as 'tummy tucks.' In these procedures, excessive skin and fat are removed in the area between the pubis and the umbilicus. Additionally, the abdominal muscles are tightened in order to reduce the protrusion of the abdomen. The amount of fat removed is dependent on the amount of skin laxity in the area. This often depends on the degree of stretch marks present along the abdomen. An abdominoplasty is thus a recontouring procedure of the... more

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This question reflects a common misconception about...

This question reflects a common misconception about 'tummy tuck' abdominoplasty surgery. An abdominoplasty is not a means for weight loss. It IS a way to recontour your abdominal wall and flanks AFTER losing a significant amount of weight. Surgical results with abdominoplasty are optimized in patients that have made an effort to lose as much weight to approximate their ideal body weights. So the real question should be: how much weight should I lose BEFORE I have an abdominoplasty? In... more

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Weight loss from a tummy tuck

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 be 8 lb. Thinking about it, I'd say most tummy tucks remove about 1 to 4% of the patent's body weight. You should not think of a tummy tuck as a weight loss procedure, but rather a re-shaping procedure. more

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Lose weight with a tummy tuck? Not as much as you'd think

For cosmetic abdominoplasty (tummy tucks) typically the weight is somewhere between 2-5 lbs. For bariatric patients who have lost significant weight and have a significant abdominal pannus (sometimes down to a patient's knees), I have removed as much as 20 lbs. Keep in mind those patients are not having a cosmetic procedure but a procedure to remove the excess tissue to help with hygiene and mobility. As the other plastic surgeons have pointed out, you should be close to your ideal body... more

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Tissue Loss From Tummy Tuck Surgery Depends on Your Specific Circumstance: I.E. Pregnancy Vs Major Weight Loss

The amount of tissue removed with abdominoplasty varies from patient to patient and depends upon their specific circumstances. Patients who undergo abdominoplasty following pregnancy tend to have smaller amounts of tissue removed. In this group, the amount of tissue removed may range from one to five pounds. Patients undergoing abdominoplsty after massive weight loss tend to have larger amounts of tissue removed. In these cases, the weight removed may be as high as fifteen to twenty... more

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How much weight will you lose after an Abdominoplasty?

Because an abdominoplasty is performed for reshaping the abdomen not losing pounds, I require my patients to be within 10-15 pounds of their ideal weight before I will perform this procedure. The important thing to remember is that although you may not lose a lot of pounds, your clothing will fit better. Best wishes!

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Less weight than you would think

Even with the dramatic final results from a tummy tuck,the amount of skin and fat that is actually removed does not weigh as much as you would think.I would guess that with my standard abdominoplasty patient, I'm removing between five and 10 pounds of skin and fat. I have removed 20-25 pounds in some of my more extensive cases. Most patients will continue to lose weight after the tummy tuck, particularly in the first three weeks, because they don't have much of an appetite. In... more

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Tummy Tuck weight loss

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 result....BUT I do tell patients that afterwards, you will look and feel so good in your work-out clothes at the gym , the your future work-outs will result in the actual weight loss!... more

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Tummy Tuck results in less weight loss than you would think

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 some instances if a person is extremely overweight where more pounds may be lost, but it is still not a significant amount even then. However, the APPEARANCE of weight loss is big because... more

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Tummy tuck surgery should not be viewed as weight loss surgery

We as plastic surgeons frequently encounter patients asking us to estimate how much weight the patient might lose after their upcoming body-contouring procedures. These are all common misconceptions and should be clarified with patients prior to surgery. Inadvertent or direct attempts to suggest amounts of weight loss will invariably leave patients dissatisfied, by having them focus on the estimates, rather than the true value of the operation, which is their overall improved aesthetics... more

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Weight loss from a tummy tuck

Thank you for your question. As others have pointed out, the weight of the skin and fat removed is far less important than the improvement in abdominal shape and contour. Some patients with large amounts of hanging skin may lose 5-10 lbs after abdominoplasty. Whereas a thin patient with some very loose skin may only lose one pound. The focus is really on tightening the skin, flattening the belly, and narrowing the waist. Discuss your goals with your board... more

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How much weight do I lose with a tummy tuck?

The lower abdominal skin and fat is usually not more than 3-4 lbs, surprisingly. If you add 800 to 1200 cc for the average liposuction of the abdomen and waist, that's another 2-3 lbs. The real benefit is in the shaping, a new waist, a flat stomach, stronger muscles, better posture. It doesn't matter too much that the actual weight is not that great, because all the abdominal and waist fat that is a problem is gone. The thighs and hips seem to much larger fat storage areas than... more

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How Much Weight is Lost in a Tummy Tuck

I get asked this question by a lot of patients and can never give a good answer until after the surgery because it can be so different from patient to patient. It is definitely not a weight loss procedure but a shape changing operation. But most of the patients say they look like they lost a lot more weight than they actually did due to the youthful smooth flat contour of their new tummy.

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Weight lost from tummy tuck?

Hello, A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure designed to improve the shape and appearence of your abdomen. It is not designed as a weight loss procedure and the amount of weight reduced by removal of the excess skin and soft-tissue is usually less than 10lbs in most cases. All the best, Dr Repta

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Weight loss after tummy tuck

I will say the largest section of skin I have removed following an average tummy tuck has been roughly 12 lbs. Yesterday I removed about 9 lbs. on a patient following 100lb weight loss. So, in essence, we do not look at tummy tuck surgery as a method of weight loss. In fact, many people lose very little weight at all. Despite this, the appearance of someone's midsection after an abdominoplasty is one of the most satisfying experiences in one's life especially in a woman who has... more

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Weight Loss...up to 24 pounds in some cases!!!

When we do Abdominoplasty and combine it with Liposuction we often see anywhere from 8 to 24 lbs of weight loss.. This however really depends on the size of the patient initially. Patients that are quite small may not lose any weight. I caution you though sometimes after an abdominoplasty patients will look better but have a propensity to gain weight. So after tummy tuck make sure you continue to exercise when your surgeon allows you to. Good Luck... more

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TUMMY TUCK IS NOT A QUICK FIX FOR WEIGHT LOSS, BUT IT IS GREAT FOR RESHAPING AND REDEFINING THE ABDOMEN

Unfortunately you will not lose any significant amount of weight from a tummy tuck / abdominoplasty procedure. ON AVERAGE, THE MAJORITY WILL BE MORE LIKE 2 - 6 POUNDS THAT WILL BE LOST WITH A TUMMY TUCK. This procedure is for: CONTOURING AND RESHAPING, AND IT IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS PROCEDURE. A tummy tuck will address: skin excess / laxity (including some stretch marks if any), rectus muscle separation / diastasis (due to normal aging and... more

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Tummy tuck changes body shape but not always with significant weight loss

Tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and removes loose skin and lower abdominal fat. Although the skin and fat removed will weigh something, this is generally not more than a few pounds at the most. Tummy tuck and or liposuction should not be viewed as means of weight loss but rather as shaping procedures. It is best to be close to a healthy weight before having this surgery. Your risks are lower and your healing will go more smoothly. Also, you will... more

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Weight loss with tummy tuck is not the proper question.

Tummy tuck surgery is designed to remove loose, sagging skin that does not tighten with diet, exercise, or weight loss of any kind, including massive weight loss after gastric bypass or lap band surgery. If you are not at "ideal" weight, you can still have tummy tuck surgery, but you may not have as good a result as someone who is close to their ideal weight. However, placing yourself on some sort of "fad" diet to starve yourself to an artificial number just so you... more

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Tummy Tuck is About Contouring

Tummy Tuck is not a weight loss procedure. Depending upon how much extra skin and fat there is to remove, the weight removed at surgery can vary from a few ounces to 4 or more pounds. But tummy tuck success is measured in the mirror and the drape of your clothes; not on the scale.

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You don't lose weight with a tummy tuck, you improve contour.

You are thinking about the surgery in the wrong way. Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight reduction surgery--it improves contour. The average weight of the skin and fat that I remove is between 3-5 lbs, but most people will actually GAIN weight for the first several weeks because of fluid retention etc. You also will not be as physically active for the next 6 weeks, so that can also lead to weight gain. When it is all said and done you will look better in exercise clothes and... more

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Tummy tuck is for body contouring, not for weight loss

Abdominoplasty surgery removes skin and fat from the lower abdominal area. This skin and fat is not very heavy, around 2 lbs in most average weight patients. However with fluid retention and swelling after surgery, it really doesn't register on the scale. Tummy tuck dramatically flattens and contours the abdomen and waistline, so that clothing fits much better. If you want associated weight loss, I recommend patients do their part with a healthy diet and eventually excercise in order to... more

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Tummy Tuck takes off little weight

Remember, tummy tuck is not a weight loss surgery, it is a body contouring procedure to RESHAPE your abdomen Tummy Tuck surgery removes skin and fat from your belly, but most of the time the weight is less than what patients think they will loose. A small person can expect to loose a pound or so, while a heavy patient can loose 5-10 lb at most. Right after surgery expect to actually gain weight because of the post-surgical swelling and water retention. It may take a couple... more

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Tummy Tuck is not primarily performed for weight loss.

You have to understand that a tummy tuck is not primarily performed for weight loss. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles so that you can expect a flat stomach after a tummy tuck regardless of how much weight is removed. In general, in a thin person with loose skin, only 1 or 2 lbs. of weight are removed with the tummy tuck surgery. If the patient is somewhat overweight and liposuction is performed together with the tummy tuck, then... more

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This really depends upon how much tissue is removed from...

This really depends upon how much tissue is removed from the lower abdomen and how much the patient's lower abomen weighed. In general, for a patient of normal weight it probably would range from 3-5 lbs. For post weight loss (morbidly obese) patients, it may weigh 10-15 lbs or more.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy Tuck is about shape, not weight

Tummy tuck is an operation for selectively removing fat, trimming redundant skin and tightening the mucle fascia to achieve an improved abdominal shape. Though tissue is removed and thus weight is lost, that isn't the goal of the procedure and it is usually much less than patients hope. But selectively removing tissue in order to give a better shape often gives the appearance of a more significant weight loss. Also, patients who weigh themselves early after surgery will... more

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Only a Couple Of Pounds Can Be Lost with a Tummy Tuck

The amount of weight you'll lose from a tummy tuck is minimal. It will not make a real impact on the scale, especially considering that the procedure is not designed as a method of weight loss. It is only designed to remove a limited amount of excess skin and fat as well as tighten weak abdominal muscles. The removed tissue generally does not weight much; generally it's just a couple of pounds. It can be more if the patient has a lot of excess tissue, but never so much that a huge... more

Jerome Edelstein, MD

13 reviews

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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Weight loss after tummy tuck varies

How much weight is lost after a tummy tuck depends on the size of the "pannus", or the extra skin and fat that is removed. This can be ten pounds or more for a massive weight loss patient, but for an average patient who is having a tummy tuck to "fix" what pregnancies caused, it is usually not enough to make much of a difference in weight immediately after surgery. However, I have found that patients do tend to lose some weight after a tummy tick on their own, often finding that... more

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Less that ends up more

There is not a lot of weight taken off in most tummy tuck surgeries, even when liposuction is added. Fat does not weigh very much so taking it off does not relieve a lot of weight. Removing just a little bit of weight, repairing the muscle and adding a liposuction laterally can, however, give the appearance of dramatic weight loss. If a number and the health benefits that come with a healthy weight are your goal, the thousands of dollars you would spend on a tummy tuck,... more

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Weight loss from a tummy tuck

This varies according to side of patient, but usually the tissue removed weights about 3-10lbs.

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The Amount of Weight Lost Following Tummy Tuck is Dependent Upon Several Factors, One Being Your Anatomy/Build

A tummy tuck is designed to re-contour the abdominal wall. The biggest difference in a tummy tuck is on your profile view. You should have a much flatter abdominal wall after the tummy tuck than you did before. The tummy tuck will not only remove excess skin and fat of the abdominal wall but oftentimes will tighten the muscle underlying the skin and fat. It should not in itself be considered a weight-loss procedure. Immediately after the tummy tuck you may... more

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Weight loss with tummy tuck procedure

Tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure. Tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure. I always tell my patients that they will achieve the best result after they attain their ideal body weight before undergoing a tummy tuck procedure.

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Weight Loss From Tummy Tuck

A Tummy Tuck is more about contour and shape than it is about weight. Usually the skin and fat that is removed weighs about 5 pounds. This may not seem like a lot, but the improvement in contour can be dramatic. In addition, the tightening of the surface of the abdominal muscles can contribute to a flattening effect to the abdomen. Usually the results of a tummy tuck are dramatic even though not a lot of weight is removed.

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Weight loss from a Tummy Tuck

While you will likely lose some weight as excess fat and skin are removed during your surgery, but remember that the purpose of plastic surgery is rarely to lose weight and is certainly no replacement for a healthy lifestyle. Figuring out how much weight will be removed is a very individualized situation- some women have only skin to remove with an abdominoplasty and that removed skin may not represent much weight, but may still result in a fantastic improvement in body form.... more

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Weight Loss With Tummy Tuck

Thank you for your question. The typical weight of the skin and fat removed during a tummy tuck is typically not as much as one would anticipate. It is usually in the range of 3-8 lbs. However, the change in contour and shape will appear like you lost a lot more. The effect of tightening the muscles and removing loose skin can be quite dramatic. The transformations are remarkable. For these reasons,it's one of my favorite procedures. Good... more

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Similar weight, but very different look!

Although the actual weight of tissue removed during an abdominoplasty is not a large percentage of a person's overall weight, the reshaping accomplished by the procedure gives the appearance of a significantly thinner physique. The removal of skin and tissue is just one aspect of the abdominoplasty procedure. Typically muscles that have separated and caused a "bulgy" appearance to the central abdomen are repaired, yielding a much flatter appearance to the abdomen. The skin... more

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Even a lot of skin that is removed does not weigh very much.

Most people are surprised to find out that tummy tuck which removes skin and fat in the lower abdomen does not make a huge difference in weight. The tissues in our body that have the most weight are the muscles and the organs. The skin and fat is removed tummy tuck is not a particularly heavy or dense tissue. While a heavier person will likely have more weight removed than a more slender person the amount of weight loss is not dramatic. We as... more

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Weight loss after tummy tuck

Stay off the scale after your tummy tuck. There are many changes that occur after surgery including healing and fluid shifts for several months. The goal of a tummy tuck is to dramatically change your appearance in and out of clothes. Don't look down at the scale. Look into the mirror to assess success after surgery. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD

5 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy Tuck and Weight Loss

Tummy tuck surgery is not weight loss surgery; it is body contouring. The amount of weight loss depends on how much tissue is removed at surgery. The amount of tissue removed is dependent on your maximum weight prior to surgery, amount of weight loss, amount of weight gain with pregnancy, heredity and skin laxity. Typically, in mommy make over tummy tucks, there is is only 800 to 2000 grams of tissue removed, which is about 2 to 5 pounds. In body lift patients, it can be more... more

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Lose the weight before your tummy tuck if possible!

Although this is easier to say than for some patients to accomplish. The point of this statement is that an Abdominoplasty is performed to address laxity of the skin and fat layer (spare tire or lower belly overhang) as well as to restore normal tone to the muscle and fascial layer. The closer you are to your ideal healthy weight before surgery, the better your shape improvements with surgery can be. For patients near to their ideal weight, the removed skin and fat rarely weighs... more

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Tummy tuck is a contouring surgery, not a weight loss surgery

It is a common question for patients to ask how much weight will they lose with their tummy tuck. The reality is that tummy tucks are not weight loss procedures and patients are often disappointed to hear that they will only lose a few pounds. Patients that have undergone significant weight loss, can lose anywhere from 7-20 lbs if they have a large hanging abdomen, but this is specific to this subset of patients. Tummy tucks can give great contour to your abdomen. Patients should... more

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How much weight will I lose after a Tummy Tuck?

This is a very broad question. Tummy tucks are not answer to weight loss specifically. The idea behind a Tummy Tuck is to remove extra skin and fat and tighten muscles, in most cases. The pounds that will be loss will be completely dependent on the amount of excess skin that you have. It is very common to also have liposuction performed at the same time as the Tummy Tuck. Remember though, even after your Tummy Tuck, a healthy lifestyle are an intricate part of your... more

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It depends

Depending on the amount of skin and fatty tissue that is removed at surgery the immediate weight loss may be only 1 pound or less, but it may be up to several pounds. It is best to be closest to your ideal weight prior to surgery to minimize complications and for the best long term result. It is not unusual to lose a bit more after surgery with the added motivation having committed to the procedure.

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Tummy tucks are for shaping, not for weight loss

But you will lose some weight with a tummy tuck, since fat and skin are removed. The total amount varies widely and depends completely upon the amount of fat and loose skin you have to be removed. The best results come when you are already near your ideal body weight before having a tummy tuck.

Carmen Kavali, MD

11 reviews

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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A tummy tuck is not for weight loss

A tummy tuck, or any other type of body contouring surgery such as liposuction, is not intended as a weight loss technique. It is a SHAPING procedure. The actual amount of fat and skin removed during a tummy tuck us usually much less than you would think, often less than 5 or 10 pounds. Of course in some individuals, especially post bariatric patients undergoing a belt or circumferential abdominoplasty, as much as 40 pounds or more may be removed, but that is... more

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Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and amount of weight loss

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 of the removed skin typically varies from 1-4 pounds. However, more or less can be removed. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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

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. I have had patients who have lost as much as 50-75 lbs with thier tummy tuck, due to the weight of the excess skin removed!!

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How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Hello and thanks for your question Tummy Tuck should be considered as an operation to contour the body rather than a weight loss operation. Patients who are misinformed and go through a TT for the sake of weight loss are sorely disappointed. Typically you will lose the weight of the excess skin and fat that is removed. On average about 2- 3 kg or 5-6 lbs.

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Weight loss from a Tummy tuck

There is not a significant amount of weight loss from a Tummy Tuck. The average weight loss with my patients is 3-5 lbs. This operations is designed for removing excess skin and a small amount of fat. The results of a Tummy Tuck will not change the scales significantly, but will shape your midrift area to be able to wear those form fitting dresses and pants/jeans.

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How much weight loss from a tummy tuck in Albany, NY

Thank you for an excellent question. The amount of weight lost from a tummy tuck varies greatly from patient to patient. This amount depends on the degree of fat of the lower belly that is removed during the tummy tuck and whether or not liposuction is included in the procedure. It is important to remember that a tummy tuck is a contouring procedure that results in a flat and well shaped belly. Immediately after surgery, your weight will briefly rise, as you will retain fluid... more

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How much weight do I lose from a tummy tuck???

This is a great question and it depends on your starting point. As a rule, body contouring procedures are not weight loss procedures and should never be construed as such. The amount of weight of the tissue removed varies with the amount of weight loss and the degree of excess tissue coupled with the excisional patern. ie, circumferential procedures will cut off more tissue than anterior procedures alone. No matter what the procedure, as a patient, you have to be able... more

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Weight loss from tummy tuck

How much weight can you lose from tummy tuck? It all depends on how much extra skin and fat you have. In general it is possible to lose anywhere from 2-15 lbs from tummy tuck. The real benefit of course is the reduction in size and improvement in contour. Usually one can drop 1-4 pant sizes, depending on how much skin and fat are removed.

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Tummy Tuck to lose weight

The amount you lose depends on how much tissue you have on your lower abdomen. The tummy tuck is not a great weight loss method but is a good way to lose weight. You will get a better result from your surgery if you lose weight before surgery. For Tummy Tuck Surgery in San Antonio, I try to get patients to reduce their weight so that their BMI<30. That being said I think the heaviest amount of tissue that I have removed is about 8 pounds from just a Tummy... more

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How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is not a weight reduction technique. Many times liposuction is done concurrently with the tummy tuck. Not much weight is usually removed but excess skin is removed and tightening occurs to reshape the body.

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Tummy tuck is not a weight loss surgery

The answer to the question will always vary from one patient to another, but the real answer is that tummy tuck surgery is for contour and waist line improvement. The tight and flattened appearance is the goal. Some weight is always lost, but the value is not easily determined pre operatively.

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Weight Loss after Tummy Tuck

Tummy tucks are not done for weight loss but rather for shape change. The ideal patient is one that has a good balance with a healthy lifestyle and moderate exercise and can't make any further improvement in their shape. That said many patients who are not "ideal" can still benefit from a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks get rid of the excess skin and fat. In most cases the muscles, which are often stretched from pregnancy, are tightened. The amount of weight loss is due to the amount of skin and fat... more

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Typical Weight Loss Less than 5

Weight loss from a tummy tuck can vary greatly depending on the size of the patient and how much tissue we're going to remove during the procedure. For most patients, a tummy tuck surgery will give less than 5lbs of weight loss. However the heavier the patient and the more extensive the surgery, the more weight a patient may lose from the procedure. see video

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A tummy tuck is not a procedure for weight reduction......

I routinely weight my specimen following an abdominoplasty. It varies from 2 lbs up to 15 lbs. It obviously depends on how much excess skin and fat the patient has. Most of us can give you a good idea of how much the removed specimen will weight. The operation is intended to improve the contour of your abdomen. Lossing a few pounds is just an added benefit :) Good luck

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Weight Loss and Tummy Tuck Surgery

Dear Debating, If you're asking this question, you need to do some more research on tummy tucks (abdominoplasty). An abdominoplasty is done to remove excess skin and extra-abdominal fat and improve abdominal contour. It is NOT a weight-loss procedure. If you want to lose weight, you should look into gastric bypass/banding techniques. With an abdominoplasty, the weight loss you experience will be negligible, especially if very little tissue is... more

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Tummy Tuck for contouring, not weight loss

The idea behind a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is to remove excess skin and some fat in order to contour that area of the body. There is usually not a large amount of weight removed but rather a different shape will result to help streamline the body. The tummy tuck is not considered a weight loss mechanism.

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Weight Loss from Tummy Tuck

The tummy tuck procedure is not geared towards weight loss - rather it is designed to improve the size, appearance, and contour of the abdomen. You will probably not lose more than 5 pounds most likely in the range of 3 -5 pounds. see video

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Tummy Tuck surgery impoves your shape with a small weight loss.

Weight loss should occur prior to your Tummy Tuck. We encourage our patients to schedule their abdominoplasty when they are at their lowest and sustainable weight. This surgery removes a wedge of loose or excess skin and fat above the abdominal wall in a shape (usually an ellipse) discussed with you at the time of your consultation. The tummy skin and fat removed commonly weighs anywhere from over a pound up to 3-4 pounds. With liposuction, the removed weight can be a bit more... more

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Weight loss and abdominoplasty

A person's weight is a function of the calories eaten and the calories burned. To change one's weight one must eat less or exercise more or both. Fat is just the place where your body stores the extra calories. After significant fat loss with abdominoplasty or liposuction, other areas of the body increase in size, to compensate, if nothing else changes.

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Weight loss post tummy tuck.

Hello, A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure designed to improve the shape and appearence of your abdomen. It is not designed as a weight loss procedure. I encourage patients to reach their goal weight before they move forward with the surgery for best results. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in the tummy tuck procedure for best results. Good luck to you.

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Tummy tuck and weight loss

I would not consider a tummy tuck a weight loss procedure. While you might lose a few pounds, it should not be a procedure that helps you get to your goal weight. A tummy tuck is best for someone who is stable in their weight and is using the procedure to improve their shape.

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Tummy tuck is about shape and appearance, not weight loss

Removing an excess apron of skin in a panniculetomy will result in a weight loss of several pounds but it is the change in contour and tightening of the abdominal muscles that improves patient's appearances after tummy tuck. Clothes will fit much better and patients report a drop in pants size along with improvement in body image and self esteem.

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Tummy Tuck Not a Weight Loss Solution

Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss solution and is best reserved for those who have stretched abdominal muscles and/or loose skin due to pregnancy, rapid weight loss, or the effects of time and gravity. The amount of weight lost due to the removal of excess skin and tissue varies based on each patient’s individual situation, but is usually less than five pounds. Patients can expect to notice a difference in their silhouettes, with a shapelier abdomen that is slimmer and tighter. more

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?Weight loss with tummy tuck

There is usually less weight loss with a tummy tuck than expected, although the contour changes may be significant. A tummy tuck is not done for weight loss and is most effective in those who are at or near their ideal body weight. Typically 2-5 pounds are removed during a tummy tuck, although in patients who have had significant weight loss it may be more than 10 lbs. The results from a tummy tuck are often quite impressive, despite the relative unimpressive weights... more

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Weight loss from a atummy tuck

The amount of weight that is lost from the skin and fat removal is disappointingly low for most patients as skin and fat are not dense or heavy, and although a large amount of tissue is removed, the weight is not large. But it can allow a significant amount of inches to be removed, and the shape is better after the tumy tuck.

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How much weight lost during a tummy tuck?

That depends. I have some patients that are very thin and have loose skin, but not much fat. I also take care of patients that have had massive weight loss. These patients can have greater than 15 pounds removed during a tummy tuck. Average patients who are height and weight proportionate will not have nearly as much weight removed.

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Tummy tuck surgery and weight loss

The goal of a tummy tuck is contouring, not weight loss. The procedure involves removal of excess skin and fat as well as plication or tightening of your abdominal muscles. You should see a significant difference in your waist size and shape. While you may lose a few pounds as a result of the procedure, that is not its purpose.

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Tummy tuck not necessarily great for losing weight

The skin and fat that is removed from a tummy tuck operation varies alot with the amount of skin and fat that is to be removed. Generally skin and fat is not as significant amount in terms of weight. If the patient has mostly loose skin and not much fat, the amount removed during a tummy tuck may be in the order of one to two pounds. Removing as much as 7-10 pounds of skin and fat during a tummy tuck alone is fairly substantial. The best solution for losing weight is... more

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Tummy tuck about shaping not weight loss

Most patients that undergo a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) also have concomitant liposuction of the hips at the same time. Contour improvements are achieved with the liposuction as well as removal of loose skin from the abdomen and tightening of the muscles. The skin and fat that is removed does not physically weight very much, most often, between 800 - 2500 gms, which is something like 1 - 3 lbs. This procedure is about shaping and patients will see changes in their clothing size and how... more

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How much weight loss can you expect from Tummy Tuck surgery?

In general, tummy tuck surgery should not change your weight on the scale much at all. This is because the goal of tummy tuck surgery is to remove some excess loose skin and tighten your muscles. The skin that is usually removed with tummy tuck procedures only weights a few hundred grams at most and that is not even one pound. If you are trying to have a tummy tuck as a weight loss procedure this surgery may not be the right one for you. A board certified... more

Erez Sternberg, MD

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Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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Weight Loss and Body Contouring Tummy Tuck Surgery

In general, there is no significant weight loss in a tummy tuck surgery. The goal is for improved shape and contour of the abdomen and not necessarily weight loss. That needs to be very clear in the pre-operative consultation and as part of the informed consent of the patient. The goal for abdominoplasty surgery is both to remove redundant skin and fat and is primarily done is patients that have more redundant skin than fat.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Weight Loss With Tummy Tuck?

Cosmetic Body shaping proceduers are not weight loss procedures. They are meant to improve your shape, help your clothes fit better and may even help with exercise. That being said, you MAY see a decrease on the scale after surgery. Consider this a bonus to the improved outward appearence you should experience.

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Tummy tuck and weight loss

Tummy tucks are body contouring operations, NOT weight loss operations. If you wish to lose weight, consult with your physician and get on a supervised exercise and diet program. It is preferable to lose weight before, rather than after, abdominoplasty, to optimize the amount of skin removal and lower risks of anesthesia or healing complications. Obviously, all matter has weight, so the skin and fat of the resected tissue will have some weight to it, but it is usually less than the patient... more

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Approximate weight loss from Tummy Tuck...

Due to the fact that a tummy tuck is more of a reconstructive surgery than for weight loss, there is no way to determine the approximate amount of weight loss you will experience. My advice to you is to really work hard at reaching your weight loss goal prior to your surgery. Devise a strict diet and exercise plan, stay hydrated with plenty of fluids, and take the appropriate daily vitamins. I am sure you will look and feel better about yourself knowing you did it on your... more

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Tummy Tuck and Weight Loss

Tummy tuck is a good way to contour your abdomen but not a great way to lose weight. Tummy tuck is a contouring procedure where we (plastic surgeons) remove excess lower abdominal skin and fat as well as tightening the muscles. Patients get a great improvement in their contour. The amount of weight that you can lose varies among patients. Some people have very heavy dense fat and others don't. I have removed as little as less than a pound to over ten... more

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The amount of weight lost from skin and fat removal from an abdominopasty (tummy tuck) is variable.

Usually, it a fit patient, no more that a pound or so of skin and fat is removed by a tummy tuck. Some patients may have extraordinary amount of excess skin and fat and 10 pounds or more might be removed. So it really depends on where one starts. Look at the gallery on the website listed below to see the variety of patients that have this operation.

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Tummy Tuck

Typically most people may lose 5 to 10 pounds after a tummy tuck procedure. However, tummy tuck is about removing loose abdominal tissue and restoring your shape and contour. It is not for losing weight. Occasionally it may be performed in weight loss patinets to remove a large pannus that is causing functional issues.

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Tummy tuck surgery is not method of weight loss

The goal of abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) surgery is not to reduce your weight. The goal is to improve your abdominal contour and waistline by removing excess skin and fat, and tightening any separation between your rectus abdominus muscles. The actual weight of the tissue removed is much less than you might think because fat weighs less than other tissue like muscle, and only skin and fat are removed in a tummy tuck. If you are actively trying to lose weight, I would recommend getting... more

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WEIGHT LOSS FROM TUMMY TUCK

The amount just varies with how much needs to be removed. For some women, it is only 500grams ( a pound). Others it can be up to 20lbs. It all depends on how much excess you have to begin with. I hope this helps.

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Lose the weight before Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck is not for weight loss. What you should expect ia a more shapely, flat stomach. You have to lose the weight preferrably before the surgery.

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Not the weight but the shape after Tummy Tuck

Ussually, one does not lose that much weight from a tummy tuck. It is the new shape and flat abdomen which are the more impressive features.

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Weight Loss From Tummy Tuck

You will actually gain weight initially after a tummy tuck procedure due to fluid retention. Tummy tucks are used to tighten loose skin and bring together separated stomach muscles. It is not a form of weight loss. Majority of patients will only lose 1-5 pounds but will notice a more impressive decrease in inches to the waistline.

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

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 tissue during a full abdominoplasty. An abdominal lipectomy or panniculectomy can be done on morbidly obese people and can remove a great deal of tissue that weighs many, many pounds. more

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Weight loss not the goal of tummy tuck

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 tummy skin, MILD lifting of a sagging pubic mound (Mons pubis), creating a narrower waist and, if a High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty is performed, a mild lifting of the thighs with some... more

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Weight loss from a tummy tuck

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. Good luck.

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Tummy tucks remove skin not pounds

Hope springs eternal but the truth is skin and fat are some of the least dense and lightest tissues in our body. While it may seem you have yards and yards of both, when all is said and done do not expect to be more than four to six pound lighter after a full tummy tuck--or less. And don't get on a scale right away. You will retain water in the surgical areas for at least two weeks so your new post operative weight will not be truly evident until three or four weeks later... more

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