Male Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionAm I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck and Lipo?
I have recently posted about a Tummy Tuck for competitive athletes and was informed it was ideal to post a photo along in the thread. So here is my question: Am I an ideal candidate for a Tummy Tuck and Lipo? I am 5'8, 200lbs, waist size is 36. Should I drop down to 180 before entertaining this? Please keep in my mind I was originally almost 290lbs. I just want to have the ideal body and will do whatever I can to achieve it. I currently work out 6 days a week and eat very healthy. Please advise.
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GSirico
in NYC
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For ideal results after 100 pounds of weight loss, tummy tuck and lipo recommended.
Congrats on the weight loss. Photo pretty limited, but you clearly have some extra loose skin. Normally I would say have the lipo and not a tummy tuck because you may get a little skin contraction with lipo alone. However, you want an ideal result, so you probably won't be satisfied with just a little improvement in skin tone. So I would probably recommend a tummy tuck and lipo of your midsection, including love handles and breasts if you like. This combination...
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Losing weight prior to tummy tuck in a male
Technically speaking your ideal body weight is roughly 154 lbs. I know that sounds unattainable but that is according to standards. Having said that, it would be best for you to get to 180 if that is your goal and then having a full skin only tummy tuck. If you have the tummy tuck now and then lose the 20 pounds, I believe you would be disappointed with additional laxity.
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Tummy tuck in male athlete
Drop to 180 before making the decision. Healthy weight loss involves no risk, no surgery and no scars. Have your surgeon take a look and a feel when you have been 180 for a month or two. Lipo won't tighten your skin but it also won't leave a hip to hip scar like a tummy tuck would. If your skin is pretty lax, a tummy tuck would be the most effective procedure. Remember, nothing will get you to ideal. Your "personal best"? Yes...
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Thanks for the posted photo it helps a little. Very hard to answer but my choice is liposuction. If after the lipo if not satisfied than a more extensive operation of a tummy tuck can be done.
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Regarding: "Am I a Candidate for Tummy Tuck and Lipo?
I have recently posted about a Tummy Tuck for competitive athletes and was informed it was ideal to post a photo along in the thread. So here is my question: Am I an ideal candidate for a Tummy Tuck and Lipo? I am 5'8, 200lbs, waist size is 36. Should I drop down to 180 before entertaining this? Please keep in my mind I was originally almost 290lbs. I just want to have the ideal body and will do whatever I can to achieve it...
more
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Abdominoplasty for men after weight loss
A complete examination by a plastic surgeon is the best way to get your questions answered. The photo you include shows a bit of skin laxity and fatty tissue above your belt line- but its impossible to comment if you need a tummy tuck without an exam.
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Candidates for Abdominoplasty
In general abdominoplasty addresses the loose skin you have from your weight loss. On physcial examination your physican will determine if any muscle tightening or liposuction would be helpful. It is impossible to tell these things from your pictures. I would suggest seeing your local plastic surgeon as you seem like a good candiate for abdominoplasty from the information presented. In general our standards are that your BMI be less than 35 and in good...
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You need to be seen , I would need to judge the amount of excess skin. Dosn't look like you need much liposuction. By the way, there is NO IDEAL body.
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You appear to be an excellent candidate for the procedure
While, pictures help, nothing can replace the doctor actually touching and feeling the quality of your skin and the amount of fat. With that being said, you appear to be an excellent candidate for abdominal contouring. Your amount of weight loss is the reason why your skin in loose. Unfortunately no amount of exercise will make you lose this skin. It needs to be cut off. Technically, a tummy tuck involves tightening of the muscles which is unncessary in you. Instead, you require a...
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