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Can I Get my Apron Fat Removed Now Even if I'm Still Losing a Bit More Weight?

asked 6 months ago by Natalee K.
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
Question viewed 153 times
Tags: after weight loss, apron, candidate

I've lost 85 lbs. so far, and am looking to lose another 50 lbs. but I want to know if I could have my "apron" fat removed now, as it hangs pretty low and prevents me from wearing smaller pants. I'd also like to know the cost of this procedure. Thank you!

6 answers to Can I Get my Apron Fat Removed Now Even if I'm Still Losing a Bit More Weight?

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Panniculectomy vs. abdominoplasty

It is generally not a good idea to have body contouring surgery while you are losing weight. Best to wait until you have plateaued in your weight loss. Dramatic weight loss after surgery can damage the surgical results. If you are morbidly obese a tummy tuck will have increased risk of complications and can be dangerous. We would need to know your height & weight to know if your are overweight, morbidly obese etc. If you just want the skin and fat below the belly button removed (a... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Prudence of a panniculectomy

If you feel that the excess, hanging skin is markedly affecting your quality of life and daily activities and you can't/don't want to wait until you lose all the weight, then consideration can be given for its removal. This is called a panniculectomy. It will, however, add an extra procedure to your overall rejuvenation in addition to the extra costs and down time. If you could wait the extra time to lose the additional weight, then you could avoid this procedure and undergo the... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Weight loss

When to have surgery? I think it is best to wait until you have completed losing weight and your weight is stable.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Timing panniculectomy to weight loss

Removal of the apron fat is called panniculectomy. Taking that one step further is abdominoplasty, which includes abdominal muscle and skin tightening, and gives a more cosmetic result. If your skin is impairing your functioning and causing disabling rashes, then you can consider getting the skin removed more urgently. Documentation from primary care doctor, weight loss doctor, and/or dermatologist will help in getting insurance to pay for this. It is more optimal to wait... more
Michele A. Shermak, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck after weight lose

Unless the extra skin is hindering you from exercise and losing more weight then wait until you have reached a stable weight and then have the surgery done!! The results will be better then ! Good luck!
Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck During Weight Loss

Sure you can get the apron off any time. But you will get much better overall results if you wait until you reach your goal weight. Almost all of my patients that have lost a large amount of weight still want to lose more and that may or may not be realistic. The best way to know if you are ready for the surgery now is to have an evaluation by a Plasti Surgeon who is experienced in that type of tummy tuck.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

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