Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a Question
Do I Have a Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations? (photo)
I am 5 foot 7 inches tall 168 pounds, while standing my stomach really protrudes but while laying on my back it is mostly concave and when i grab my stomach it feels like most of the fat is above my muscles. I measured and at my belly button there is a 4 inch difference between standing up and laying down. So could i achieve the concave/flat results my stomach gets while laying down with a full tummy tuck w/muscle repair and lipo of hip/flanks and upper abdomen or is this unrealistic?
Tags:
19 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
dieselchick
+1
You sound like a good tummy tuck candidate to me.
From your post, it sounds like your problem is one of external fat and laxity and not interal fat a.k.a. belly fat. You would likely benefit from tightening the rectus muscles and removing the excess skin and fat. These are all done with a standard tummy tuck.
Your height and weight indicate that you have a little meat on your bones so you probably won't look "ripped" but honestly, I think a six pack on a woman is unattractive.
Make sure you see a surgeon certified...
more
+1
Surgery
I am not understanding the sequence of photographs you have posted. The lady in red is much lighter in weight than the lady in black
+1
Tummy Tuck Expectations
If the person in the postoperative photo is 20 lbs lighter than you are now (hard to say for both you and me), I would recommend losing that weight. You must understand that without an exam and review of your pictures it is impossible to predict results. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year and has the best chance of getting you to your goal. Kenneth Hughes, MD
You might also like...
Real Stories
5'6 139lbs Tummy Tuck (Hernia Repair)ready for the Flat Side! - Ohio, OH
I am 26 yr old married mother of 2. I have a hernia and dislacerated muscles to be repaired...
+1
Do I Have a Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations? (photo)
The after photo is someone else, I'm assuming...perhaps the result you are hoping for. Anticipating abdominoplasty results are best done in person. Feeling abdominal wall compliance is important, as is estimating skin elasticity, location of umbilicus, distribution of excess skin, bony anatomy, and other factors. Really impossible to judge from the photo shown... sorry.
+1
Tummy Tuck Expectations
Visit your local plastic surgeon and show the photos. You are in the potential ballpark but I would not say you will get 100% of your expectations. Go have 3 consultations with ABPS SURGEONS. IT WILL BE WELL WORTH YOUR TIME AND COST. MY BEST DR C
+1
Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations
Without an actual picture of a front and side view, it is not possible to discuss expectations. It would be better to discuss with your surgeon based on your specific body type and expectations.
+1
Abdominoplasty Expectations
Having realistic expectations is one of the most important considerations in having a positive experience with plastic surgery. You are correct in considering the importance of intra-abdominal fat on the final appearance of the abdomen following surgery. Your surgeon should be able to give you a sense of your possible result but no one is capable of predicting a result precisely. Don't expect a concave appearance but hopefully a very significant improvement that you feel...
more
+1
Your picture would be helpful
You have chosen the results and not shown your starting point. Please send pictures. Your Should get few consultation with board certified plastic surgeon for better answer.
+1
What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck?
Discussing your expectations is one of the most important conversations you can have with your plastic surgeon! A photo of you would be extremely helpful. From your description, I don't think you should expect to be concave when standing. That's rarely achievable for anyone. However, it sounds like you can expect a flat stomach with a tummy tuck. Since you do not have a protruding belly when you lie flat, it sounds like repairing the abdominal muscles and...
more
+1
Do I Have a Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations?
The concave look will only come if the intraabdominal fat is minimized with diet and exercise and the 6-pack and oblique muscles of the abdomen are very well toned. However you can get a dramatic improvement from your current situation even without being a gym rat if you keep your weight under good control.
+1
Tummy Tuck #tummytuck
You should expect an excellent result from what you describe, but it is impossible for me to really give you advice about your expectations without seeing pictures. If you look like the first picture you show you should be able to have a great result. Make sure you seek a board certified plastic surgeon with a good reputation.
+1
Tummy tuck expectations
Your question can not be answered without seeing a photo of yourself. You can also schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for an actual consultation.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
+1
Do I Have a Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations
I think without photos of you it is difficulty to give an answer to your questions. Please post your photos for a more in depth answer.
+1
Tummy tuck expectations
The photos you show are good results and are achievable by most skilled and appropriately trained surgeons. Without examining you, it is difficult to tell what kind of results you could achieve. I agree that some photographs of you would help us give you additional advice.
+1
Tummy tuck results
Without seeing pictures of you (I only see photos of patients that you want to look like), its hard to answer your question. Can you post photos of yourself?
+1
Realistic Abdominoplasty Results
Results after an abdominoplasty procedure are generally better if you have already achieved a stable, realistic weight for your frame. Although your BMI calculates to about 26, I would not say this disqualifies you from the potential benefits of a tummy tuck. You do not say whether or not you've been pregnant, or if you plan to be pregnant again, but your description sounds like you have an abdominal wall that may well benefit from the routine muscle plication performed with an...
more
+1
More Weight Loss Would Make Tummy Tuck Goal More Likely
Thank you for your question and photo. From your side photo it is evident that you have significant intra-abdominal fat. While a tummy tuck with liposuction would help, it would not give you the flat tummy simulated in the second photo without the loss of some intra-abdominal fat. Intra-abdominal fat does limit the amount of flattening and waist definition that you achieve after a tummy tuck. Additional weight loss would make your goal much more realistic. All the best.
more
+1
Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Based on the photographs, it seems like you may be an excellent candidate for the tummy tuck procedure. If you are not at your long-term “stable weight” try to achieve this weight prior to proceeding with surgery.
Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her,...
more
+1
Do I Have a Realistic Tummy Tuck Expectations
Without losing some weight your goal may not be realistic. Laying down gets all the weight of the intra-abdominal contents off the abdominal wall. Standing up with a tightened abdominal wall will still have all that contents pushing out on the abdomen..
This is not to say you won't have a significant improvement. Your goal will be more likely attainable at a weight of, say 140, where your BMI would be 22, in the mid-range of normal.
Best to discuss all with a plastic surgeon...
more
Comments (0)