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Are 6 Pack Abs Achievable After Having a Tummy Tuck?

asked 1 year ago by 1045anon
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 564 times
Tags: age 18-24, abdomen, six pack abs

After losing over 100 lbs, at 23 I am debating having a tummy tuck to remove all excess skin. I'm in great physical shape with 10% body fat, is it possible for me to still achieve abs or six pack abs after a tummy tuck?

6 answers to Are 6 Pack Abs Achievable After Having a Tummy Tuck?

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Achieving a six pack after major weight loss

Achieving a six pack after major weight loss is possible but may require more than one operation depending on the thickeness of the skin and  the pattern of skin laxity.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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6 Pack ABS and Tummy Tuck

You can achieve a significantly flattened abdomen from abdominoplasty.  A "6 pack" abdomen is rarely created from abdominoplasty.  After you have healed and have been cleared for regular activity you can achieve more definition by conventional methods such as sit-ups/crunches. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Muscular definition is Possible after a Tummy Tuck

Hi there- It sounds like you are very fit now- after the removal of your excess skin, I do believe you would be able to achieve a significantly improved level of muscular definition. This could be further enhanced through particular liposuction techniques if maximum definition were desired.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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I doubt it

If you started with a six pack and some extra skin, you can end up with it, but it sounds like it is unlikely.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Muscle definition after Tummy Tuck

If you excercise your abdominal musles after you have healed completely from your tummy tuck, it is possible to see and feel muscle definition. This will depend on the abdominal wall fat being thin enough so the muscles show through. As long as you continue to maintain your weight and exercise regularly, your hard work can show through once the skin is removed.
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Six-pack abdomen

A six-pack look can be produced with differential liposuction or liposculpting. This might be able to be performed conservatively with your tummy tuck.
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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