When do I know I have reached my goal weight for a tummy tuck?

Technically, Ideal body weight for a 5'2"  female should be about 115 pounds with a range from 105 to 130. So 125 is a reasonable goal. I would consult with a plastic surgeon now. Ideally, you should allow 4 months of a stable weight to allow for full skin contraction. However, this is not a hard and... more

Congratulations on your weight loss! It is wonderful that your diabetes has improved. Based on what you have written, at this point you certainly could consider body contouring surgery. In general, before considering surgical contouring, you want to be at a stable weight (for several months) that is within... more

Fitness and weight and fat content are not strictly related to each other. Studies have shown that fitness is more important than weight or body fat. This is even more true for body conrouting procedures. The most important thing is to have a healthy, stable lifestyle. You should have a reasonable, enjoyable... more

That's a great accomplishment! When I evaluate post-weight-loss surgery patients for body contouring, it's important to me that their weight has been stable for a few months. If you're still losing a few pounds each month, you're not yet ready for contouring surgery. On average, most people plateau in their... more