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Laxity in Abdomen After Weight Loss. Am I A Candidate For An Abdominoplasty? (photo)

I am a 175 pound, 5'10", 28-year-old male. Approximately four years ago, I lost approximately 100 pounds via diet and exercise. This has left the skin in my abdomen very lax, leaving me uncomfortable with its appearance, especially when sitting. (While standing, the deformity is less obvious.) Does an abdominoplasity seem appropriate for me? What is an ideal body fat percentage for such a procedure, and do I need to lose more weight?

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age 25-34 loose skin 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 170-189 lbs BMI candidate recommendation

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Tummy tuck after weight loss

Congratulations on your weight loss! Based on your photos and your description, it appears that you are a candidate for a tummy tuck. I agree with my colleagues who have suggested a skin only tummy tuck. Based on your BMI, I don't think you need to lose any more weight. I think cardio (ie running) can help tighten loose skin, but that probably won't completely tighten your skin after losing 100 pounds. I advise you to visit with at least one board certified... more

Laxity in Abdomen After Weight Loss

Congratulations on your weight loss. Based on your description and photos, you appear to be a candidate for a skin only tummy tuck to remove the excess skin. An in person and exam will be required to verify the recommendation. To explore your options, you should consult in person with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons. see video

Congratulations on your weight loss! You are a suitable candidate for abdominoplasty.

It's wonderful to hear about your weight loss! I have seen many patients after massive weight loss and though they're generally happy with shedding the weight, they're often left with loose skin that takes away from their enjoyment of the result. Judging from your photos and the measurements you've provided, it appears that you probably only require the removal of excess skin, since you've got great muscle definition and little visible fat. Your BMI is... more

Jerome Edelstein, MD

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Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Laxity of abdomen can be successfully addressed with a tummy tuck

Thanks for the excellent photo documentation of your situation as well as providing the relevant information needed for a helpful answer. It appears (without examination) that you do have significant laxity of the skin and without much excess fat. Depending on your goals, a tummy tuck procedure would be an appropriate one that would address this excess skin. Unless you want or are aiming at losing some more weight, there is no reason to lose more in order to undergo a tummy tuck. You... more

Laxity in Abdomen After Weight Loss. Am I A Candidate For An Abdominoplasty?

Your posted photos demonstrate a candidate for skin only TT. Best to be seen in person by boarded PSs in your area.

Abdominoplasty for skin laxity

Abdominoplasty remains the gold standard treatment for significant redundant excess skin of the abdomen. Noninvasive techniques such as laser, RF, and IR are most efffective for patients with minimal skin laxity. While muscle tightening procedures are common in women, especially after pregnancy, they are much less frequently used in the male abdominoplasty. A physical examination would help delineate whether a mini or full abdominoplasty would be best for you. more

Abdominoplasty after weight loss

I think you would benefit from abdominoplasty and that, given the extent of skin redundancy, minimally invasive procedures would not produce a satisfactory result.

Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?

Thanks for your question and photos. From your pictures, you look very fit and trim, and your muscles look well developed and adequately tight. There are some decent options to tighten your skin using minimally invasive technologies (such as ultrasound, RF, laser) in combination with liposculpting to promote collagen stimulation and tighten the skin if your skin quality is good. Otherwise a mini-tummy tuck or mini-abdominoplasty are excellent options to remove the excess... more

Abdominoplasty after weight loss

Thanks for the question-- based on your photos, you are a very good candidate for an abdominoplasty-- The goal here being to take away the excess and lax skin. As a male, it would be uncommon for you to need muscle tightening too, it appears from your images that your abdominal muscles are in good shape and position. The trade-off that you will make is that you can get a very tight and firm abdomen, but will have a low transverse scar from the skin excision. You may also be a good candidate... more

Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss for Men

As long as your weight loss has stabilized and you are in good health, you would likely benefit from a tummy tuck procedure to 1) remove excess skin and fat and 2) tighten up your abdominal wall. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.

Abdominoplasty Candidate?

Congratulations on your weight loss; you should be proud of the results you have achieved. I think you are good candidate for tummy tuck surgery which will address the redundant skin present. You do not need to lose weight to undergo this procedure. I hope this helps.

You are an excellant candidate for an abdominoplasty.

First, congratulations on you weight loss and your new body. Your photos show you are in excellent shape, but have some loose skin of your abdomen. Your BMI is approx 25 so you don't need to lose more weight to benefit greatly from an abdominoplasty. You would benefit most from a full abdominoplasty to remove all the loose skin. It doesn't appear you would need your muscles tightened, but only a direct physical exam would tell for sure. The... more