Tummy Tuck for excess skin in stomach area?

It is not possible to determine candidacy for tummy tuck with just some measurements. The surgeon has to examine you for laxity of the skin and/or abdominal muscles, and the amount of fat. If you have the right anatomy, then the surgeon has to ensure you are an appropriate medical candidate, and finally other... more

 This is a tough question to answer without examining you and getting a good history. By your height and weight, your BMI is 28, which is in the overweight category. When I see patients in my Bay Area practice, I want to know about their diet and exercise habits, how many children they have had, how many... more

It is difficult to determine if a patient is a candidate for a tummy tuck based solely on their height and weight.  The quality of the skin, the laxity of the abdominal muscles and the amount of excess fat, are all critical in determining the best procedure.  You should also give thought to whether... more

If you are in good health, done having your babies, are motivated to do things in addition to surgery to enhance your overall health (eating right, exercising, not smoking, etc) then you are an excellent candidate. Visit a board certified plastic surgeon who should first listen to your reasons for being... more

In general good candidates for a tummy tuck are done having children, have extra or loose skin above and below their belly button, are healthy, happy, and okay with the idea of an incision in their panty line region.  In some cases liposuction, mini abdominoplasty or an extended tummy tuck or... more

You do not give enough information for an educated and responsible answer. I would first encourage you to become as fit as you possibly can and to maintain that level of fit as regards your diet, exercise routine, activity level, and habits. Everyone's weight will be different but the level of fitness will... more