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Weight Fluctuations Before Tummy Tuck
I was 120kg around 12 years of age but lost a lot during high school and eventually ranged between 70-80kg during college years. My goal weight is 68kg and I've only reached 69kg doing fad diets (I felt sick doing this). I know I have quite a bit of belly skin which is where most of the weight was during childhood. If I'm about 80kg now and wish to have a Tummy Tuck, should i wait until I'm back down to 70kg or go ahead. My weight floats between these (usually at 75 hardly ever towards).
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Auckland
in Auckland, E7
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Weight loss and tummy tuck
It sounds like you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck. Your weight is slightly higher than you desire (~10Kg), however I have found that this amount of weight loss after a tummy tuck does not have a deleterious effect.
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Weight fluctuation before tummy tuck is a red flag
It sounds like you are to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck to get rid of the loose skin, however weight fluctuations are a red flag for potential disappointment. The fad diets are also a problem. You are about to make a considerable investment in your tummy and you should enjoy a reasonable diet, stable weight, and active lifestyle to make the most of your investment.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Weight fluctuations with abdominoplasty
I would recommend that before you seek any procedures such as abdominoplasty that you make sure you are at a stable weight for 6 months. I think this reduces postoperative changes that can affect your final result such as recurrence of excess skin.
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Best weight to do tummy tuck
You do have quite a range of weight fluctuations. The right answer as to when to do a tummy tuck is when you are able to hold a healthy weight. You should be able to have normal activity and eating habits and have a healthy weight. You do not want to do surgery when you are too low and starved with a fad diet. At the same time you do want to do the procedure when you are overweight and will realistically go on and lose weight after the surgery. ...
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