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Tummy Tuck to Reduce Waist 5-10 Inches - Is This Possible?

asked 1 year ago by Alden in Alden, MI
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Question viewed 1,912 times
Tags: waist, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, excess skin, fat reduction

Hi I would like to know if you can reduce your stomach/waste by 5-10 inches with lipo and tummy tuck? I'm about 5'2, 159 lbs, mearements 35c-32-40, most of my weight in the stomach area is under the navel but I'm sure the stomach itself 5 lbs can be taken (if not more) with the loose skin from having kids. I would like for my measerments to be somewhere along the lines of 38C (implants with a lift)-22-32. Will this be at all possible and if so, can it be done in one session.

18 answers to Tummy Tuck to Reduce Waist 5-10 Inches - Is This Possible?

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Tummy tuck is about shaping visually, not in measured inches

Mommy makeover is the term for tummy tuck with liposuction about the hips which can significantly rejuvenate the abdomen after changes from pregnancy.  I am a board certified plastic surgeon and I have never known any board certified plastic surgeon to "quote" exact inch changes involved in a procedure.  There are way too many variables to predict this.  If someone led you to believe that 10 inches could be changed in a procedure, I think you need to see another... more
James F. Boynton, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com

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Can a tummy tuck reduce the waist 5 inches?

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. Patients who undergo this procedure should understand that every result is unique. During the initial consultation, we spent a great deal of time talking to the patient's to help understand their concerns, learn their aesthetic goals and perform a thorough evaluation so that together, we can create a surgical plan that will help them meet... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Changing body measurements after plastic surgery

Without seeing pictures, it is hard to predict the type of result you can expect. Keep in mind that your chest, waist and hip measurements are partially determined by your rib cage and pelvic bone structure (which realistically can't be changed). So you may want to see a Board Certified plastic surgeon in person and have a good discussion on the realistic expectations after any type of procedure. At 5'2" and 159 lbs, a weight loss program may be a better way to start... more
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck to lose 5-10 inches around waist

Despite dramatic differences in the appearance of an abdomen, little if any change can occur in the measurements becuase these may be more reflective of the bony dimensions rather than the skin and fatty dimensons. IF this is to be achieved it may require a circumferential belt lipectomy and more than one surgery. To ensure an optimal result you should be closer to your ideal body weight of 115 lbs.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck will not reduce waist size by 5 to 10 inches

The circumference of your waist is primarily determined by the structure of your rib cage and hips and the muscles attaching both. Certainly reducing the amount of fat and loose skin of the abdomen by doing a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction will help reduce the waist, 5-10 inches is too much to expect unless of course you have more than 5-10 inches of fat on the front of your abdomen. Be aware that initially after a Tummy Tuck your waist size may increase because the abdomen is pulled... more
Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon

www.drseckel.com

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Tummy tuck and waist

While a tummy tuck may reduce your overall girth and possibly waist size, I would focus on losing more weight at this point first.  Having the surgery will improve the contour but may not drop the waist too much. Remember, the underlying bony and msucular soft tissue contribute as well.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tucks can reduce your waist size

Your question is difficult to answer without a picture. In general 5- 10 inches is not achievable - unless you have a massive diastasis rectus. Mommy makeovers are great and we do them frequently. As long as you are healthy it should be no problem to combine a tummy tuck and a breast augmentation.
Michael Weinberg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and Lipo are not for weight loss.

According to the info you gave your BMI is 29.1. BMI of 30 would be considered obese. Surgery is to improve contour and  get rid of skin that has been strtched beyond it's limit to recontour not to lose weight. Complications of abdominoplasty increase with increasing BMI as well. Lose weight first and see what the options are then.
Thomas R. Walek, MD

Providence Plastic Surgeon
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Can't guestimate inches off from a tummy tuck

It is only possible to remove the extra sin and fat in the lower abdomen, tighten the muscles and occasionally do some liposuction as in the flanks in the performance of a tummy tuck.  After that, your body and it's musculoskeletal frame take over and define how much weight and how many inches you can lose.  
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck by pounds and inches

Yes, the question does come up, especially after weight loss. How much weight can you expect to lose after tummy tuck, and how many inches will be lost from the waist. Tummy tuck is all about abdominal shape and contour, adjusting the support and foundation through muscle plication and repair, and tailoring the closure so the skin excess is resolved and the scar is low and easily concealed. The inches lost, or the weight of the skin removed is always a guess. Your final goal weight after... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Extent of Waist Narrowing with Tummy Tuck Surgery

Regarding: "Tummy Tuck to Reduce Waist 5-10 Inches - Is This Possible? Hi I would like to know if you can reduce your stomach/waste by 5-10 inches with lipo and tummy tuck? I'm about 5'2, 159 lbs, mearements 35c-32-40, most of my weight in the stomach area is under the navel but I'm sure the stomach itself 5 lbs can be taken (if not more) with the loose skin from having kids. I would like for my measerments to be somewhere along the lines of 38C (implants with a... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Size Reduction

There is no universal answer for each patient.  I have certainly had patients with dramatic results like you are describing.  Other patients have more modest results.  It all depends on your anatomy and how extensive of surgery can be performed.  It is best to see you in personal to determine which surgery is best for you.  Good luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Tummy Tuck to Reduce 5-10 Inches - Is This Possible?

Not possible to reduce 10 inches, in fact very unrealistic expectation to have. You need to check in person with a boarded surgeon. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Weight Loss and Inches

The procedure you are describing is the "Mommy Makeover". It has become very popular to do both procedures together. This does depend on your health though. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon can tell you if you are a good candidate. I would talk to them and see what their perspective is on inches lost. You will most likely have some swelling after the procedure so try not to focus too much on the pounds right away. As far as a lift with implants goes the measurement around your rib... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Weight loss and inches

Tummy tucks and liposuction are tools we use to shape and contour people's midsections to look more attractive. Often weight loss of any significance is seldom achieved but that does not mean it is not worth doing. Rather than setting a goal of weight loss or inches, be aware that plastic surgeons are people too. Although every attempt to improve your appearance is undertaken, it is not an exact science. When patients understand this, the results are often quite dramatic even though the... more
Timothy Fee, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

www.coastalcosmetic.com

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Cannot reduce waist by 10 in

With your weight and current measurements there is no way that an operation can reduce your waist by 10 inches, This would require a significant weight reduction and is probably something that will be very difficult for you to do. But you should first start with diet and exercise to see how much you can get off with that. It may give you a more achievable surgical goal.
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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10 Inch Reduction in Waist from TT Unrealistic

A tummy tuck definitely will not reduce your waist measurement by 10 inches.  If you are interested in this degree of chance, a good bit of the change has to be achieved with weight reduction.  Abdominoplasty is a procedure which changes contours more than clothes sizes.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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How much can I reduce my waist with a tummy tuck?

Without photos, it is pretty difficult to say exactly how many inches you can lose with a tummy tuck.  In terms of actual weight loss, a tummy tuck doesn't normally have a big impact on your weight unless you are having a significant amount of skin removed.  If you are focusing more on fat loss, then  you will lose very little weight since fat doesn't weight much to begin with. My recommendation would be to consult with a local Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and... more
Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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