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Do I Have to Lose Weight for Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by Los Angeles8398 in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 591 times
Tags: weight loss

do i have to lose weight in order for me to have a tummy tuck?

18 answers to Do I Have to Lose Weight for Tummy Tuck?

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Weight Loss Before a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

You do not need to loose weight before a tummy tuck. As a matter of fact it is better if your weight is stable over a period of time. Your results will be far more improved if you are close to your ideal weigth. From El Paso.
Frank Agullo, MD

El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

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Weight loss before tummy talk?

Thank you for the question. I would recommend losing as much weight as possible before having the procedure done. Wait till your weight stabilizes to ensure the best result. If you have the procedure done before you reach your goal you may end up with loose skin and may require more surgery in the long run. In order to avoid that, consult With a well experienced for certified plastic surgeon plastic surgeon before you proceed with the surgery. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Weight loss before a tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. We have performed tummy tucks and patients of all shapes, sizes, and walks of life. We tell our patients that for best results, they should be at their stable weight before their surgery. If you are planning to lose weight you should go ahead and do so before the procedure. The more weight you lose, the better your result will ultimately be. ... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Is weight loss necessary prior to surgery?

In general the result is better if one is close to their ideal weight (within 10-20lbs), however, weights greater than this does not necessary preclude surgery.
Robert Sleightholm, MD

Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss and tummy tuck

Difficult to answer not knowing your height and weight.  But tummy tucks are usually not a good idea in patients who are overweight and have excess intrabdominal obesity (too much fat inside their belly).  A physical exam is needed to best guide you.  Your plastic surgeon will determine if its best for you to lose more weight before a tummy tuck.
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Weight loss for a tummy tuck

As a plastic surgeon, I want you to have the best outcome with the longest lasting results.   In order to obtain the best outcome, you should be as close to your ideal weight as possible, generally within 15-20 pounds.   For the longest lasting results, you have to maintain your weight.   Hence, the point.   I would much rather operate on a patient who is at a weight they will maintain long term, regardless of whether they have lost weight or not.    Your... more
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck results will be stable if you are at your ideal weight.

For best results, you should really be around your ideal weight.  10 lbs is the maximum we recommend out patients to be over.  see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Do I Have to Lose Weight for Tummy Tuck?

Very short question with no info about you deserves an equally short response. HUMMMMM maybe? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck and weight

You do not specifically have to lose weight for a tummy tuck, but if you are not at your goal weight and can successfully diet, it is always better.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ideal Weight for Tummy Tuck

Although you do not comment on your current weight, most plastic surgeons would agree that abdominoplsty or tummy tuck patients are more likely to obtain a better result if they are at or at least near their ideal body weight.  This does not exclude patients who are not in this weight range, but they should be made aware that this is the case.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Do I Have to Lose Weight for Tummy Tuck?

Regarding: "Do I Have to Lose Weight for Tummy Tuck?  do i have to lose weight in order for me to have a tummy tuck?" The best results seen with Tummy Tucks are in women whose BMI 's are under 30 and as close to 25 as possible. If your weight has been stable and is in this range you should be able to look forward to a nice result with your Tummy Tuck. If your weight is significantly higher and your BMI is in the mid to high 30's, you are better off losing the... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Weight and body contouring

Before any body contouring surgery (like a TT) you should be within 10-15 pounds of your proper weight so the result will look the best and last the longest.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Optimize weight before body contouring surgery

The most important reason to be close to an ideal weight before having a tummy tuck is safety. Since it is elective surgery, the risk/benefit ratio has to strongly tilt in favor of the benefit. The risk of wound healing problems and serious (but fortunately rare) problems such as pulmonary embolism are higher in overweight patients. Plus you will get a better result.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss before tummy tuck

Read all my other answers regarding body-contouring procedures and weight. You should be in a healthy, stable lifestyle. That means as fit as you can be with regard to exercise, activities level, and diet and habits. Each person will have different weights at that lifestyle. Of course this means that a surgery will need to be customized to your anatomy and that you may pr may not be a good candidate at the time.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss before a tummy tuck

Thanks for the question. Ideally, prior to having your tummy tuck you should be near your ideal body weight which can be calculated through your body mass index. Losing excess weight will definitely add to the overall result.  I recommend discussing this question with your plastic surgeon so that you may formulate a plan for optimal results. Warmest Regards, Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure

A tummy tuck is not a procedure that will give you weight loss. Most patients may lose 3 to 5 pounds after a tummy tuck. If you are too far from your ideal body weight, it may be best to try weight loss first.  A consultation would be the best first step as there are no absolutes.
Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss prior to Tummy Tuck.

A tummy tuck is not a procedure for weight reduction.  The results may be best appreciated in a patient closest to their ideal body weight.  Patients with extra stretched-out skin and muscle laxity with mild fat deposits are better candidates then those with larger fat rolls in general. 
Stephen Delia, M.D.

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss and tummy tuck

You are asking if you should loose weight before a tummy tuck. Without any photos, height and weight information it is impossible to answer your question. In general, for best results you should be or close to your ideal body weight.
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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