Tummy Tuck After Fifth Pregnancy?

My weight was 112 lbs for at least 10 yrs and I'm 5'5". I am now 126 lbs. I did not change the way I eat. The change in weight started after having my fifth child at age 40. My first two were born in my early 20's and at 36, I had another, and another at age 38. So my last 3 kids I had in the span of 5 years.

My body changed very little after the first 4 kids and my weight went back to 112. It was only after the fifth that I felt the need for a Tummy Tuck because of loose skin. Is it possible for this weight gain to be just the loose skin and loose fascia, and all the other loose things that go along with needing a Tummy Tuck? And if so, would this weight be gone after I get a Tummy Tuck?

It doesn't look like regular weight gain, it looks like loose skin and tissue. I've looked at many pics of Tummy Tucks, and my abdominal area looks similar to a lot of them. Also, if it IS just loose stretched out skin and slack fascia that is making my stomach muscles protrude, then it wouldn't be fat so I would not need Liposuction, right? Thank you.

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The answer is "Probably"

Hello, While you do describe a picture common to tummy tuck patients it is difficult for me to recommend an operation to a patient I have neither met nor examined. See a qualified local plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Many of us do these evaluations free or with minimal expense. Then you will have a much better idea of your candidacy for surgery.

The benefits of a tummy tuck

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. As no two patients are alike, in our practice, no to tummy tucks are the same. We evaluate every patient individually to determine what component of the abdomen needs to be addressed. If they do not require tightening of the muscles and have good quality skin they may be a candidate for liposuction alone. If they do require muscle tightening and they have extra fat and skin in the central abdomen, they may benefit... more

Tummy tuck helps loose skin

Weight gain after pregnancy will not change significantly from a tummy tuck if you are very thin. A diet will help lose the weight. As for loose skin or poor tone, a tummy tuck will help.

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Tummy Tuck will help abdominal contour

Hi there, You are really asking a few different questions. It sounds like your abdominal contour probably would benefit from a tummy tuck, in that it effectively improves the appearance of loose, stretchy skin and loose muscles separated by pregnancy (especially multiple pregnancies and especially in small women like yourself). The issue of your weight is probably not related to the contour changes caused by your pregnancies, though. Correcting the separated abdominal muscles and... more