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Abdominoplasty for Loose Skin Caused by Aging?

asked 3 years ago by ohbrother in olympia
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 1,142 times
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If my skin is loose all over my body because of aging, would I still be a good candidate for abdominoplasty?

19 answers to Abdominoplasty for Loose Skin Caused by Aging?

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Abdominoplasty might not be your best choice

If you have loose skin all over than an abdominoplasty will give you a partial improvement. You need to address the looseness all around your torso to give you the best results. You can get an excellent improvement from an abdominoplasty combined with a lower body lift which addresses the laxity of the lateral thighs, medial thighs to a small degree, pubic area and buttocks as well. A board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this type of surgery can deliver an excellent result.... more
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Because you have loose skin “all over”, you need to be evaluated by an experienced plastic surgeon!

A tummy tuck operation (abdominoplasty) may correct three tissue layers by tightening the abdominal wall muscle, and excising excess skin and fat. A thorough physical examination and medical history is required to determine if you are a reasonable candidate for a tummy tuck. If you are medically healthy and have a large degree of loose skin, you may be a good surgical candidate. Because it sounds like you have loose skin “all over”, you must understand what this surgery will and... more
Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

Englewood Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck for lax aged skin

You may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck but please realize that this will ONLY treat the tummy and not the skin laxity of the hips, buttock, inner or outer thighs. Quite commonly, patients who undergo these procedures are pleased with the immediate results but disappointed with their relatively localized effects. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tucks are perfect to correct loose skin and fat

Tummy tucks are a popular and extremely effective technique to contour the abdomen after pregnancy. As no two patients are alike, in our practice, no two tummy tucks are the same. We evaluate every patient individually to determine what the underlying cause is for their concerns. We then work with the patent to come up with an operative plan to address these concerns. If you have a limited amount of extra skin and fat that is isolated to the central abdomen, he may be an excellent... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Lax skin

An abdominoplasty is great for loose skin of the abdomen, but not the entire body. You may need a series of operation, or just the tummy tuck depending on the severity of your skin laxity. Your best bet is to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Jack Gelman, MD

Frankfort Plastic Surgeon
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Loose skin is what abdominoplasty was made for

Ohbrother, Loose skin from aging, pragnancy, or weight loss, is just what abdominoplasty procedures are designed to correct. Abdominoplsty or tummy tuck as it is often called is also effective at any age. Sometimes it is best to start with a checkup by your family physician and be sure you are in good health. Then look for a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to help you. Your family doctor may have one in mind with a good reputation in your community. You can be a good candidate... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty is great for loose skin

Abdominoplasty is great for loose skin. This would be a much better option than liposuction or some other procedure. With abdominoplasty, the loose extra skin is removed and the remaining skin is tightened. If you provide a picture, we may be able to give you more specific advice.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Plastic surgery improves excess skin, but not elasticity

This is a great question that is not discussed enough. Plastic surgery is great at removing excess skin and making the appearance of the abdomen look smooth. But, elasticity is not improved by any treatment to date! The way to think about elasticity is to look at a lycra bathing suit. You can pull the material and it stretches, but as the lycra weakens with age it does not stretch anymore and looks wrinkled even when not pulled. Our skin is similar. We can cut out the excess skin but as you... more
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck effective for loose abdominal skin from aging

Abdominoplasty is a great operation for abdominal skin laxity. It is usually the starting point for most people after massive weight loss or those who have loose skin from aging. The results are very gratifying. Make sure you understand the healing process and amount of recovery involved.
Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty will tighten loose abdominal skin.

To ohbrother, Hi! If you are in good general health, then you may well benefit from surgery. There are several procedures available, depending on exactly what you look like. You might need an extended abdominoplasty, or even a body lift. I say this because you talk about loose skin all over your body, not just in the abdomen. Picking the right operation and doing it meticulously are the secrets to success.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck can tighten loose abdominal skin

Oh Brother, Tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal skin. Other procedures can be used to tighten other areas of your body, brachioplasty for your upper arms, thigh lift for thigh skin and body lift for the back and buttocks. Good luck!  
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and Loose Skin

The great thing about abdominoplasty is that you can remove the excess loose skin and hide the scar along the bikini line. Most patients are very happy with the full tummy tuck because it meets their expectation as to the amount of loose skin removal and it also tightens the entire muscle layer. The length of the scar usually depends on the amount of loose skin that needs to be removed. Some patients require a scar that wraps around to the back to remove loose skin along the flanks -... more
Daniel Reichner, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, Yes, Yes

Loose abdominal skin is an indication for abdominoplasty. Other indications include lax abdominal wall strength layers, localized fat pads/stretch marks & scars between the navel and pubic bone. Abdominoplasty will remove excess skin and fat, tighten the skin and stretched abdominal strength layers, and sculpt the torso. Abdominoplasty is a physiologically demanding procedure for you to go through, it is painful, and has a fairly long recovery (no lifting etc. for 6 weeks, decreased... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Customize your surgery to your desires...

You should try to visualize or express what is going to make you happy after surgery. There are variations of abdominoplasties that affect different areas and characteristics of your torso with varying risks, side effects, and potential complications. Having loose skin is part of the equation and can be tightened to various degrees. You may also want to juxtapose the possible surgical changes on your abdomen with the rest of your body to see if the difference may be disproportional or... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty will help aged tummy skin, but results may not last as long as in young skin

I agree, an abdominoplasty will tighten even aged tummy skin. As our skin ages, the skin loses elasticity, which is the ability of the skin to snap back or tighten after the skin has been displaced or pulled away from the body. You will get a tighter tummy after abdominoplasty. Older skin that has lost elasticity will become looser after surgery more quickly than younger skin. I would not discourage you however. You will enjoy your new firmer tummy. If you are a smoker, have severe diabetes... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

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Tummy tuck addresses loose skin

If you have loose skin due to aging, a tummy tuck is a good solution for your abdominal area. It will tighten the skin and improve the shape of your abdomen. You should seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to also make sure that you are medically ready for the surgery also as it is a significant procedure. Discuss your expectations for outcome - realistic expectations are very important for postoperative happiness.
Bahram Ghaderi, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck and loose skin

If you have alot of loose skin around your abdomen and poor muscle tone, you are probably a good candidate for a tummy tuck. If you truly have loose skin everywhere, a circumferential procedure may be better.  
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Possibly

If you have redundant loose skin in the lower abdomen that would be removed in a tummy tuck, you can get a nice result from having this done.   Just understand that it won't tighten you as much as someone else and won't have an effect on the rest of your body.  It's all about expectations.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Body lift best for excess skin around the body

If there is excess skin all around the body, you could be a candidate for a body lift. This procedure entails a tummy tuck as well as a body lift. A tummy tuck could still be enough. Your board certified plastic surgeon will be able to help you with this decision.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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