Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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Do I Need a Tummy Tuck? (photo)
I gained a pretty significant amount of weight with my pregnancy (50 pounds). I have lost all the baby weight and am continuing to lose weight. I have seen a huge improvement; however, my stomach bothers me. I simply want to know if the look I want can be achieved with continuing my diet and exercise regimen or if the skin is too far gone. I am 5'1" at 129 lbs.
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Tummy tuck after diet and exercise do what they can
You are smart to do what you can with diet and exercise, but you are noticing that they will not tone loose skin after pregnancy or reduce fat that localizes to the abdomen out of proportion to the rest of the body. Another factor that sometimes needs to be considered is a muscle separation (called a diastasis) that is common after pregnancy and also not correctable with exercise. A tummy tuck addresses those 3 issues.
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Need a Tummy Tuck?
Congrat's on your weight loss! Continue your diet and exercise problem, but if you still are unhappy with your tummy, then a tummy would help. Liposuction or a mini tummy tuck would not be a good option.
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A tummy tuck is likely a great solution for you
While impossible to give you direct advise without an exam it appears that you have lax muscles and stretched out skin. An abdominoplasty addresses loose skin, lax muscles, and mild excess fat. It does not appear that liposuction would work because loose skin does not respond well to liposuciton. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon for an exam and consultation.
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With the amount of overhang and bulge I see on the photos, I suspect that you would have a nice improvement with a tummy tuck beyond what you can accomplish with diet and exercise.
The TT will allow your surgeon to remove excess skin and to tighten the abdominal wall, correcting both issues.
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Do I Need a Tummy Tuck? (photo)
I think you do...Your skin looks to be a bit stretched out and even more weight loss will probably make it a bit more loose! But congratulations on the weight loss and I do think you will get a great result with a TT
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Tummy Tuck Candidate?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Congratulations on your successful weight loss; unfortunately, despite your successful diet and exercise program, it is very likely that you will be left with residual loose skin and abdominal wall laxity after pregnancy and weight loss. If these concerns are still a “bother” you may be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery.
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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction vs. Diet
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You are doing very well with your diet. Keep up the good work.You may want to weigh having another child before a tummy tuck as well. In the past, I have recommended the tummy tuck when a patient is done with child bearing.Consult a board certified surgeon for an exam, and then decide. Good luck..Thomas Narsete, M.D. austin, Tx
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Do I need a tummy tuck?
Hi Kay,
Thank you for your question and photos.
By the look of your photos, you definitely have lax skin and muscles. Diet and exersice, while important for fitness and losing weight or keep your weight current, will not improve this. You will probably actually see your skin laxity get worse as you lose weight. Don't be disheartened, though, because a tummy tuck will give you a great looking belly. I would get to whatever your goal weight is first, identify if...
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Do I need a tummy tuck?
When you are done having children, you would get the flattest tummy with a tummy tuck. Once the skin is stretched out, even getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight won't tighten up your skin or the lining between your muscles, both of which are stretched during pregnancy.
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