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How Long Does Tummy Tuck Result Last?

All that I have read is "many years." I know there are a lot of variables, but statistically speaking, how many specific years on average?

Asked 29 months ago by AU Girl in Birmingham, AL
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Tummy Tuck Longevity

Assuming no significant weight change or pregnancy, your tummy tuck should last for several years.  All skin loses some of its elasticity with time, but it should otherwise require several years to lose the benefits of a well-performed tummy tuck.
John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Long lasting Tummy Tucks

Tummy-tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, should last a very long time under normal circumstances. Once the skin is tightened, it will get a little looser with the aging process, but not much. If, however, one was to gain then lose a large amount of weight after tummy tuck, the abdominal skin could stretch out again, negatively impacting the overall contour. Likewise, if childbirth occurs (especially with twin pregnancy or large babies), the abdomen will loosen again. I personally... more
Pamela B. Rosen, MD
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
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