Tummy Tuck Q&A
94%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
2,305 Reviews
Tummy Tuckbefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Tummy Tuck Cost: $7,950

Learn about Tummy Tuck

7,757 people and 865 doctors are talking about Tummy Tuck

Get Free Email Updates

Stopped Loosing Wt to Minimize the Cosmetic Surgery. Is This a Good Idea?

asked 7 months ago by Just my size in Louisiana
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 117 times
Tags: excess skin, weight loss, candidate

I am 51, 5'7", never smoked, active, exercise 3 x,s a wk. I was 315 lbs and now weigh 197 stable 5 months. Satisfied with my current size though it is not the goal weight by all the published charts. All my medical is up to date and I am healthy and happy. I am having sagging skin issues and do not want to get worse just to be closer to what the charts want me to weigh. I am ready to consult a PS but would like to get feedback from others about this. Possible TT, breast lift, thigh lift, lipo

7 answers to Stopped Loosing Wt to Minimize the Cosmetic Surgery. Is This a Good Idea?

+2

Ideal Weight Before Plastic Surgery

You have done an excellent job losing and maintaining your weight loss. If you are happy and healthy at your current weight, there is no reason to postpone your surgery to try to achieve a chart specific goal weight. Make sure you consult with a plastic surgeon that has experience doing surgery on massive weight loss patients.
Donald Griffin, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
+2

Weight Loss Before Plastic Surgery

Thank You for the question. You should be congratulated on your successful weight loss and exercise program. I am in agreement with you that it is not necessary to try to meet a “goal weight of the published charts”. Generally, it is in your best medical interests to achieve a weight level where you and your primary care physician feel you are likely to minimize risks of experiencing medical problems. Based on your description of being “healthy and... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

+2

Stopped Losing Weight Before Surgery-Is This A Good Idea?

Dear Just My Size, First, congratulations on your weight loss success! You have done what many others have not been able to do. I would however caution you about your current strategy to limit further weight loss to lessen your cosmetic surgery procedures. If you want to obtain the best result you possibly can, please meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in management of massive weight loss patients which by definition you are. They can... more
Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

+1

Excess skin after weight loss.

If you have lost the weight that you would like to lose and your weight has been stable for six months, it is time to see a plastic surgeon for the procedures you named if you want them -- TT, breast lift, thigh lift, and liposuction.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Weight loss before surgery

Thank you for this question. It gives me a chance to dispel a myth: "Weight loss is good before surgery". It's great that you've lost so much weight, you have done your part, and now the surgeon you pick will determines your outcome not further weight loss. Only she (or he) may answer that question as it relates to your goals. The real issue becomes; how do I find a surgeon who can give me a good result and help me recover safely? I think it is simple; find a plastic... more
Ayman Hakki, MD

Washington Plastic Surgeon
+1

Minimization of Procedures through Limitation of Weight Loss

Hi there- I'm glad you're happier and have been able to lose over 100 lbs! With regard to your plan... It is likely that after losing over a hundred pounds that you already have developed the loose, sagging skin common in patients like yourself, and that while the amount of skin might be less than if you lost another (for example) 50 pounds, the areas involved are probably going to be the same. This would mean that the procedures necessary to improve your body contour... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

+1

Weight loss and surgery timing

Everyone is a bit different regarding when to have the surgery after weight loss. If your weight is stable and it is mainly loose skin, you may be a good candidate for surgical skin excision. If you plan on losing more weight, you may want to wait until you get to your goal.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question