Tummy Tuck after Gastric Bypass?

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9 answers to “Tummy Tuck after Gastric Bypass?”

A: tummy tuck after gastric bypass is very rewarding to patients

By George Marosan, MD - Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

I have a vast experience with body contouring in massive weight loss patients. You do not state how tall you are which would help figure out if you are close to your ideal body weight. Weight loss is faster with gastric bypass than lap band. Often patients plateau out for a while than have a second period of... more

A: Tummy tuck after weight loss

By Tom J. Pousti, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

You should be proud of losing so much weight! ideally, you will get the best result by losing as much weight as possible prior to surgery. Having your weight stable is also a helpful factor.

A: I would wait for your weight to stabilize for 6 months

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Once your weight is stable, I think then is the best time to proceed with the tummy tuck. Remember however that your skin is different than folks who have not undergone gastric bypass surgery, and a second touch up procedure may be required in the future, as the skin loosens over time.

A: Timing

By Robert W. Kessler, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

First of all congratulations on the weight loss. The timing of body contouring after weight loss is an individual decision. Basic recommendations are to be at a stable weight for 3 months. This helps decrease the need for revisional procedures. It is time to begin consulting with a plastic surgeon who has a... more

A: Which procedure is appropriate is dependent upon where you have lost your weight

By David N. Hing, MD - Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

A panniculectomy or abdominoplasty may or may not be the procedure for you at your current weight of 158 lbs. Where the 95 lbs. has come off and where the remaining 158 lbs. are located can also determine whether your abdominal procedure should be the first procedure chosen. For instance,... more

A: You can do a tummy tuck in 3 months.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! A few pounds don't really matter. I think you could schedule a tummy tuck anytime after another 3 months, depending on your schedule. We use special techniques for massive weight loss patients. See link below for options.

A: Post Weight Loss Surgery

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

In general I like my patients to be at a stable weight for atleast 3 months prior to their surgery. This usually happens when they are about 1 year out from their weight loss surgery. So, you are probably too early still and would wait, as you will have more skin and tighter abdomen if you were to wait... more

A: Not too early for Tummy Tuck

By Matthew Schulman, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Congratulations on your weight loss. This is a really common question. While ideally you should reach "goal" and maintain it for several months before having a Tummy Tuck, it is not always realistic. As I tell my patients, your "goal" weight is a very arbitrary number set by your bariatric... more