Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat Happens if You Lose Weight Post Tummy Tuck?
If you have a tummy tuck and diet to lose additional weight after, will that skin hang loose? I would like to remove excess skin now but weigh more than I would like and am planning on dropping more weight in the future.
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buster
in Texas
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It depends on your skin elasticity and how much weight you lose
If you lose less than 10-20 lbs after surgery, the skin would generally shrink nicely and not alter your result. If you lost 30-40 lbs after surgery, you might have a recurrence of loose skin.
In your case the smart plan would be to get within 15 lbs of your ideal weight and then have the surgery done.
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Weight loss and tummy tuck
The best time to have a tummy tuck is when you are at a stable weight. If you lose a significant amount of weight after a tummy tuck, you may compromise your result and end up with loose skin. Weight loss should be very gradual to allow time for the skin to retract and minimize the chances of having loose skin.
Please be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed physical exam prior to surgery.
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Wait to have your tummy tuck until you've reached a stable weight
If you should lose a significant amount of weight after a tummy tuck, it could very well alter the appearance and detract from your final result.
It's best to wait until you've reached a stable weight before undergoing a tummy tuck. You will be happier with the long term results and your plastic surgeon will be glad that he or she has another happy patient.
Best-
Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
Board Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
MIAMI AESTHETIC SURGERY
305-576-3443
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Bottom line: be close to the weight you want to be prior to the tummy tuck
If you have a large amount of weight loss after a tummy tuck, there can be some skin laxity or skin looseness. How much will depend upon the inherent skin elasticity, and the amount of weight loss. This is why it is best to be close to your desired weight prior to a tummy tuck.
On the other hand, many patients will lose ten to twenty pounds after a tummy tuck with no problems in terms of skin looseness. Bottom line: be close to the weight you want to be prior to the tummy tuck, and...
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It all depends on the elasticity of your skin
During abdominoplasty, we excise (cut out) all the excess skin to give you a nice flat tummy. However, if you loose weight after surgery, then it is like deflating a balloon. You can let out a little bit of air and the surface remains tight. However, if you let out a lot of air, then the balloon surface is no longer tight. Likewise, if you loose a bit a weight, you will probably be fine, since the natural elasticity of your skin can compensate. However, if you loose an extraordinary...
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Losing Weight Post Tummy Tuck
Significant weight loss (like significant weight gain) will impact the results. You should be close to your target weight prior to proceeding with surgery.
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Effect of weight loss after tummy tuck
Clearly you should lose the weight prior to the tummy tuck. Depending on the extent of weight loss and the degree of skin laxity, you could experience insignificant effects or increased skin laxity requiring surgical intervention.
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Weight loss Post Tummy Tuck
It is better to loose weight before you have your tummy tuck. Your surgeon can tighten your muscles and trim the extra skin more effectively after you loose the weight.
Slight weight loss after a tummy tuck is okay, but excessive weight loss will cause your skin to hang loose.
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Weight loss after surgery should no effect the results of an abdominoplasty.
Most patients who have abdomioplasties do lose a bit more weight after their operation. It does not effect the result. I would amend this if massive weight loss is intended (say 30 pounds or more). This might leave some loose skin but even then, it shouldn't be too bad.
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Losing weight post tummy tuck
Unless you lose more than 10 pounds, weight will have little effect on your tummy tuck result. If you lose 20 to 30 pounds you might have a small amount of slackness in your skin. However this will depend on your skin eleasticity, which varies from person to person. If your skin elasticity is good, the sagging would be less noticeable. My recommendation is that patients reach a weight that they can maintain before having surgery.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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