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Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me? 19 Year Old Male, (80lb Weight Loss) (photo)

From the age of 16 to 19, i have lost about 80lb, 60 of it in the span of 5 months. People have told me i look great and that im skinny now, but when the shirt comes off, i am no where near satisfied. I'm 5'10, 185, used to be 265. Whats the best thing for me surgery wise?

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Male Tummy Tuck Candidate

If you have finished your weight loss then a tummy tuck would be the next logical step. If you are planning to lose any additional weight do that first. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD male tummy tuck Los Angeles, CA

Is a Tummy Tuck Right for Me

From the look of the photos, you are (or will be) an excellent tummy tuck candidate. If you are still losing weight, getting closer to your goal will give you a better outcome. There appears to be a lot of loose skin, and that makes it unlikely that liposuction is a satisfactory alternative, though it might be suggested as an adjunct, especially to the flanks. When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross... more

Tummy tuck after weight loss

Hi Jason, Thanks for submitting your picture. Your BMI is close to 27. In order to get below BMI of 25 (recommended ) you will need to lose another 11-12 pounds. It is doable but not easy. The last 10 pounds are the toughest. From your picture, it appears that you have skin and muscles laxity and you are lacking waist definition. So, it all comes down to your goal. If it is a flat and hard stomach with narrower waist , than tummy tuck is the procedure for... more

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I suggest waiting

Congratulations for all your hard work. Your body is young enough that it may still be changing and your skin may tighten further. I would wait a year after your weight has stabilized before considering tummy tuck - your skin needs more time to maximally shrink. If a year later you are still unhappy, you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck.

Tummy Tuck versus Liposuction

Looking at your pictures and knowing your age, you may be a good candidate for liposuction. The two procedures are very different. Liposuction only removes fat giving you a better shape and contours your mid-section. A tummy tuck is more aggressive that will remove fat, tighten muscles and remove skin from the abdomen. I would suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which procedure would benefit you the most.

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JEP1993
1 month ago

Hey man. I'm a 19 year old guy from Oklahoma and have a similar story. I was in the same boat and I actually had a tummy tuck on May 10th with additional liposuction. Even though it was scary at first, it was the best decision I could have made. If you are financially able to, BE HAPPY. We're young and you don't want to stress about the moments with your friends when you may be in a situation with your shirt off and you're not confident. Life is short and the younger you make this move, the longer you'll have the benefits. The scar will also be hidden and will fade significantly over time. Good luck man!

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