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: Lose the weight before Tummy Tuck

Samir Shureih, MD

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.

A: Not the weight but the shape after Tummy Tuck

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

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.

A: less weight than you would think

Joseph Perlman, MD

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... more

A: Weight Loss From Tummy Tuck

William J. Hedden, MD

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... more

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: Weight loss not the goal of tummy tuck

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

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Las Vegas - Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck.
Los Angeles - Tummy tuck surgery should not be viewed as weight loss surgery
New York City - Tummy Tuck is not primarily performed for weight loss.
Palm Beach - This depends on your body weight and shape before surgery
Pleasanton - Lose weight with a tummy tuck? Not as much as you'd think
Raleigh-Durham - Not much weight loss after Tummy Tuck
Salt Lake City - Measure your satisfaction on your pant size not the scale
San Clemente - Most often I see a pound or two of weight loss from tummy tuck
San Francisco - Not a lot of weight loss from tummy tuck
Santa Monica - Abdominoplasty for contouring, not weight loss
Seattle - This question reflects a common misconception about...
Southlake - Weight loss from a tummy tuck
St. Charles - You won't really lose weight from a tummy tuck

Comments (12)

mystey
23 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
23 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
23 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
1494 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.

luvgem525
5 posts
30 Dec 2009

Hello Dr. Connors. Your response to the question was very inspiring. My question is this, will the additional weightloss from going from size 16 to size 4-5 compromise the original result of the tummy tuck? I want to be able to do the same thing as well. I'm currently size 10 (5'5 @ 175 lbs) I used to work out alot prior to my tummy tuck but unable to right now since I'm at Day 3. What steps will I need to do in order to achieve that spectacular results you've described? I appreciate your help very much :)

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