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What Type of Tummy Tuck Results Can Expect at my Current Weight?

asked 1 year ago by eeyorecutey in Alaska
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: female, expectation, overweight

I have lost over 50 pounds and im currently working with a trainer. The problem is everyting is getting smaller except for my stomach. It keeps dropping lower and lower but it is still filled with fat. I have an appt set up in October to meet with a plastic surgeon. What kind of result should I expect from the tummy tuck since I am still overweight?

8 answers to What Type of Tummy Tuck Results Can Expect at my Current Weight?

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Tummy tuck and realistic results

In the best of all possible worlds, you would be at your ideal weight prior to surgery to control intra-abdominal as well as subcutaneous fatty deposits. A tummy tuck will reduce the extra skin and superficial fat but an hourglass figure is not a likely result.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck

It is wonderful that your hard work has paid off and you were able to lose that weight.  From your photograph it does look as if you would benefit from a tummy tuck.  With this procedure,most if not all of that overhang could be removed.  A tummy tuck treats the fat and access skin on the front of the abdomen but does not address the sides or "love handle" area.  I prefer liposuction of this area which really allows you to define the contours of your waist... more
Neil J. Zemmel, MD

Richmond Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck Results

Yes, you would benefit from a tummy tuck.  You will see dramatic improvement with resection of your skin and fat.  However, you need to be realistic that you are not going to come out of the operating room looking like a finely toned athlete.  If you are realistic in your expectations, then you should be very happy with your results.  Good luck with your surgery.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Achieving the Good vs. Great Outcome

Hi there- I think you could achieve a very good outcome from a well executed tummy tuck now... However, with continued exercise and achievement of an even more ideal body weight/BMI, you would be able to achieve a great outcome- a true transformation. You will have to weight the benefits of having some improvement soon versus the chances that you might want a second operation to refine the outcome after your weight loss is complete. Hope that helps- good luck! more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Tummy Tuck Results

Thanks for the question and side view photo, You really need in person evaluations because you may have a superior hernia in your abdominal wall. 
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck after weight loss, but still have weight to lose

Congratulations on your weight loss!  You should have a good result from a tummy tuck, since most of your fullness is in your mid- and lower abdomen.  Liposuction for the hips and waist would be a good adjuvant to your tummy tuck. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised at your results!  Keep working with your trainer, and look forward to your plastic surgery consult!
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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What kind of result should I expect from the tummy tuck since I am still overweight?

Regarding: "What Type of Tummy Tuck Results Can Expect at my Current Weight? I have lost over 50 pounds and im currently working with a trainer. The problem is everyting is getting smaller except for my stomach. It keeps dropping lower and lower but it is still filled with fat. I have an appt set up in October to meet with a plastic surgeon. What kind of result should I expect from the tummy tuck since I am still overweight?" The BEST Tummy tuck results are seen in women... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Should Have Good Result With Tummy Tuck

First of all, it is great that you have been able to lose 50 pounds.  That is not an easy thing to do for anyone, and you should be proud of that fact. Asyou have lost the weight, you are losing fat in the abdomen, which is making the tissues looser, and hence hang more.  The more you lose, the more loose skin you will have and the more it will hang.  With regards to having a tummy-tuck, you should have a good result, as long as you have realistic expectations.  You... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon

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