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What Kind of Results Should I Expect from a Tummy Tuck?

asked 10 months ago by Rainbocarnage in Maryland
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I am a 27 year old female, maintaining weight of 180lbs now for 8 months after a 95lb loss. I wear a size 10 jeans (I'm 5'7") and am very happy with my overall appearance except for my mid-section. I am considering a tummy tuck but wonder if I will even get good results? I don't care if I have washboard abs, I just want to not be carrying around what feels like an extra appendage in my middle. Can you please advise what a realistic expectation is for results? I only want 1 procedure, period.

17 answers to What Kind of Results Should I Expect from a Tummy Tuck?

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Tummy Tuck Results and Reasonable Expectations

Based upon the information that you have you have provided, I believe that you could expect some pretty dramatic visual improvements in your abdominal region following a properly performed abdominoplasty (tummy tuck procedure). As you are most likely aware, the tummy tuck procedure is specifically designed to address the predictable changes that occur in the abdominal region subsequent to weight gain followed by weight loss and/or pregnancy/pregnancies. These changes... more
Gregory Bazell, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Expectations after Tummy Tuck?

Congratulations on your significant weight loss. I think you are an excellent candidate for an extended tummy tuck procedure; given your weight loss and your current anatomy I think it is fair to expect a very nice result after the procedure. Please make sure you consult with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Weight-loss patients are often excellent candidates for tummy tuck

Congratulations on the astounding weight loss! You happen to be a textbook candidate for a tummy tuck. You have a tremendous amount of extra loose skin. You are very likely to be pleased with the results of surgery. There is really no other way to treat this problem, encountered by virtually all people who lose 100 pounds. I have attached some examples of results from my website.
Eric Swanson MD

Leawood Plastic Surgeon

www.swansoncenter.com

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Tummy tuck

You are an absolutely perfect candidate for a tummy tuck and would get an excellent result. I think you should consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and I am sure you will be able to find a surgeon who can give you the result you are looking for.
Ronald J. Edelson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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You should absolutely get good results

Based on your photos there is no reason why you shouldn't get a great result. You are a great candidate an Anchor Abdominoplasty with possible contouring of the back and flanks as well through Liposuction. Do your homework and make sure you chose a very qualified Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. In my experience patients that have such a large amount of extra tissue as you do have an extremely high patient satisfaction rate post surgery. Good luck to you and... more
Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

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Tummy tuck is an excellent procedure

Tummy tuck is an excellent procedure fro some one with excess skin and excess fat at their mid- section. From your picture you have both and a large enough fold of skin that you can move around in your hands. A tummy tuck procedure ( abdominoplasty) should remove the excess skin with its underlying fat, tighten up your muscles and give you a flatter appearance. I usually add liposuction to the waist or hip area to give a more smooth hour glass figure.
Sheila Bond, MD

Montclair Plastic Surgeon

bondplasticsurgery.com

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Timing Of Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss

If you are happy with your current weight after losing 95 pounds, you most likely will be pleased with the result of a tummy tuck at this time. You might obtain an even better result if you lose an additional several pounds before undergoing the procedure but you certainly can have the operation at your current weight.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Who is a candidate for Tummy Tuck?

All women who have loose abdominal tissue, stretch marks or loose muscles after pregnancy and everyone who has lost considerable weight that has resulted in above mentioned changes in stomach area is a candidate for tummy tuck. Your posted photos make you a candidate for tummy tuck.
Vasdev Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after weight loss

A tummy tuck procedure can significantly improve abdominal contour. During a tummy tuck procedure, excess skin and fatty tissue is removed from the lower abdomen. For patients with significant excess skin, a tummy tuck may provide dramatic results. There are different techniques used by plastic surgeons. After an evaluation by your plastic surgeon, discuss the different tummy tuck or body contouring techniques.
David Bray, Jr, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Expect to look great!

The high lateral tension abdomenoplasty is a great technique to get rid of the excess skin, liposuction the unwanted upper abdomenal and hip fat and create a beautiful hour-glass shape. Some doctors like the Vertical scar technique to help remove unwanted skin. My feeling is to save this technique for the most extreme cases. The HLT will serve you well. Find a physician with experience in both techniques and review their photos to be certain that they are up to the task. Good... more
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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What Kind of Results Should I Expect from a Tummy Tuck?

Great posted photos and great weight loss. I recommend an extended tummy tuck. Seek in person opinions from boarded PSs in your area.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck will give good result

You have done a great job with your weight loss . Tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and give flat abdomen. Please make sure you do your homework before choosing your surgeon.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Body Contouring after massive Weight Loss

Abdominoplasty / Tummy tuck / Body Contouring after massive weight loss is a very different procedure than that performed in someone who has not undergone that kind of weight loss and who does not have the degree of skin laxity that you demonstrate in your photos. It is important that you seek someone experienced in treating patients like yourself -- a board-certified plastic surgery with experience in treating weight loss patients. A traditional abdominoplasty will not be... more
Robert H. Gotkin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetiquemd.com

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"T" abdominopasty

Congratulations on the weight loss! You can have the extra skin removed and most likely need a full horizontal and a vertical incision all the way to the top of the abdomen to get the smoothest result. You will not get washboard abs but can remove the excess skin. Go to a plastic surgeon very experienced in weight loss reconstruction.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after massive weight loss

You have had a massive weight loss, and this has left a lot of excess skin. It might be possible to get a reasonable result which you will be happy with with a traditional tummy tuck which leaves you with a scar across the lower bakini line. However, it would probably leave you with a lateral excess of skin which is not corrected by this procedure. Some patients require an additional vertical scar in the middle of the stomach to remove this lateral excess. The inverted "T"... more
Victor Au, MD

Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon
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Depends

You need a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with weight loss patients. You have a lot of extra skin and with a well done tummy tuck, you should have a good result. The doctor needs to make sure they remove enough skin. If you have children, you may need more surgery as you will stretch out your abdomen again.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after weight loss

First of all congratulations on your weight loss. Secondly; a tummy tuck may not be enough for you. You need a body lift. Tummy tucks work for people who have looseness and muscle separation only. See a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in weight loss patients. Knowing what not to do, is what separates the good surgeons from the bad. I wish you luck and sincerely tell you...you are half way towards a great body.
Ayman Hakki, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon

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