Are Mommy Makeover Recoveries Easier if I Am in Fit Shape?

I run 15-20 miles/wk, boot camp and KravMaga 3 times/wk. Also, I'll be training for a 1/2Marathon. A wk after the marathon I may schedule my surgeries, including a chin augmentation. I'm weigh 130 lbs and 5'1" (age 40) and aiming to lose 8-10 lbs in the next 10 wks because of training. My BMI will be lowered for sure. Will the weight/BMI loss, firming stomach muscles and hopefully losing chin/neck fat make my recovery easier? I have a slight weak chin. Will I have enough neck fat to lipo?

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Mommy makeover surgery

Generally speaking, the better shape you are in before surgery, the easier your recovery will be. Hard to say if you have enough fat to be a candidate for liposuction, I would have to see photos. Once you have lost your last 8-10 pounds, I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete examination. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Mommy Makeover Recovery

Thank you for your question. In my practice, I do see that patients who are in better shape prior to surgery generally have an easier time during the recovery process. I cannot comment on you having enough fat under the chin for liposuction (unless I examined you or saw photos). Visit with well experienced, board certified Plastic Surgeons to get the best advice. Best Wishes.

Recovery Easier If Fit

Thank you for the question. It goes without saying that the better shape you are in the easier your recovery and the better you will tolerate your procedure. Whether or not you have enough fat in your neck for liposuction is impossible to tell without an in-person examination. Consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will be the best option to obtain an accurate opinion to your concerns. Good luck.

Better shape, better results?

Without seeing you everything is hypothetical. If you are in good shape and a favorable BMI you should do better and have a nicer overall result than if you were. More overweight. If your "issues are just loose skin, then tightening procedures, where excess is removed might be what is needed for the breast abdomen, and even the chin. Improving the angel of the neck and chin may not require augmentation. overall the better shape one is in translates into better results and post operative... more

Being at ideal body weight is preferred, but not mandatory for tummy tuck surgery

You are already is excellent shape. Keep in mind we often perform mommy makeovers on women who are not at their ideal body weight and they tend to do fine. So don't feel that you have to be at your top form to have the surgery. But it is wonderful that you have such great exercise habits already. You may find you are even more motivated after surgery because of your improved body shape (but I think you are sufficiently motivated already!). A chin... more