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Ideal Weight for a Tummy Tuck for Patient with Thyroid Issues?

asked 2 years ago by Motherofa28weeker in Kansas City
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,126 times
Tags: stretch marks, female, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, belly, loose, pregnancy, skin, weight, weight gain

I gained 80 lbs in 28 weeks of pregnancy due to HELLP syndrome and renal failure. I have stretch marks and loose skin everywhere. I have had weight problems due to Hashimoto's desease (hypothyroidism) probably brought on my the trauma of my pregnancy. I finally have my thyroid under control and am loosing weight.

I am 5ft 4in and was wondering at what weight would be ideal to go for a consult on a Tummy Tuck. This is very painful for me as I have always been very thin and in shape and have had a problem getting past the effects of this condition.

8 answers to Ideal Weight for a Tummy Tuck for Patient with Thyroid Issues?

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Tummy tuck planning?

Thank you for the question. Congratulations on surviving some very serious pregnancy related complications! Medical optimization and clearance from your internists will be helpful prior to proceeding with elective surgery. There is no magic number of months to wait. You will know physically (when you are at your baseline weight) and emotionally when you are ready to proceed with this major operation. This planning would involve making sure you have enough help... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Ideal body weight for Tummy Tuck varies based on the body frame

You will need to tke care of the medical conditions first and then try to lose as much weight possible before surgery. Please see your local board certified plastic surgeon to get more information.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal BMI for tummy tuck between 25-30

I recommend a body mass index of less than 30 and if possible closer to 25. The thyroid issue is more complicated and should be addressed with either your primary care physician or an endocrinologist. 
John Burns, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for tummy tuck

Generally speaking at 5 foot 4 inches your ideal body weight is 125 pounds plus or minus 10--15% based on your body and skeletal type. This will keep within an ideal BMI to lower your overall risks of undergoing a surgical procedure. 
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Can do tummy tuck even if overweight.

Hi. Of course, your thyroid function and kidney function and general health need to be completely OK.  Then you can have a tummy tuck even if you are overweight.  You will still be overweight afterwards, but having a flat stomach can be a great motivator to lose more weight.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lose weight before tummy tuck

First you need to get all of your thyroid issues under control. Next, you need to assess the weight situation. You should lose the weight you want to lose prior to the tummy tuck. Give yourself a good 3 month trial of diet and exercise and see how that works for you. You should try to be within 10 pounds of your ideal weight but that is not a hard and fast rule. If you are obese, a tummy tuck is not a real good option. If you are overweight there you can compromise and do the procedure.... more
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal weight for tummy tuck

There is no ideal weight for this procedure. In your specific case, the most important factors will be health related, and goal weight. Make sure that all of your health issues are optimized and you work closeley with your internist. Once healthy, you may think of this large procedure. You need to decide what your target weight should be. This is a weight that you can attain and maintain. When your weight is stable, and you are healthy, you will be a good candidate for the procedure.... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of a tummy tuck

 First, you need to be done having kids before a TT.  Next, you should be 10-15 pounds from your ideal weight, then visit a Board Certified plastic surgeon who dose lots of tummy tucks and decide when the timing is right for your recovery.  Make sure your medical doctor clears you for this also.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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