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How Young is Too Young for a Tummy Tuck? What About Wanting to Have Children in the Future? (photo)

I am only 22 years old, have not had any children, but definitely want biological children in the future (5+ years down the line). I have been overweight my whole life, but have actually lost about 70lbs the past 3 years. Even though I've lost such a large amount of weight, I'm still not happy with my body and feel like the number of pounds I've lost doesn't mean much because of my fatty problem areas. What would the best surgery be for me? Tummy tuck? Lipo? Any opinions appreciated! Thanks!

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How young to have a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your questions and for your photograph. You have done a remarkable job with your weight loss. While most women usually have tummy tuck after childbearing it is becoming increasingly common to see younger people who have done a remarkable job of weight loss through diet and exercise approaching this procedure. There is no specific right answer about when to do it. Clearly, it would make sense to do it when you have achieved your... more

Tummy tuck before children

First, congratulations on a formidable weight loss! You would certainly be a candidate for tummy tuck once your weight has stabilized. It is very easy for us to say as plastic surgeons that you should go ahead now while recognizing that you may need further surgery later, after having children. I really think the decision depends on the importance you place on surgery in terms of your self-esteem and body image as well as your finances. I really don't want to delude... more

Minimum age for tummy tuck

Your question is a good one, but it has no definite answer. There is no minimum age for a tummy tuck, but there are considerations. You can still have children after a tummy tuck, but may need to have your muscles tightened again after your pregnancy. If you are planning to begin a family within the next few years, it may not make sense financially to have a tummy tuck at this time. A modified tummy tuck could be a potential where the abdominal muscles are not tightened too... more

Mennen T. Gallas, MD

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Your scenario is one that I am seeing more frequently in my practice due to formerly heavy patients losing a significant amount of weight. I usually advise these patients that they can have a tummy tuck, but that I do not tighten the abdominal muscles, only doing skin resection and repositioning. This removes the extra skin and fat and flattens the abdomen. Obviously, after childbirth, you may need to repeat or revise the procedure with muscle tightening if needed at that time. more

Donald Griffin, MD

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Nashville Plastic Surgeon

You can get a tummy tuck even if you want to have children afterward

Fantastic job on your weight loss!! Even if you're planning on having children, you can still get a tummy tuck. You may need to get your abdominal muscles re-tightened in the future, but in the short term you deserve to "look as good as you feel" and getting the excess skin removed will help show off all of the hard work you've endured! Good luck! Dr. Schreiber...Baltimore Plastic Surgeon see video

If you are considering surgery than a tummy tuck and liposuction would likely give you the best result

Hello, Thank you for the question and photo. Having children after a tummy tuck will undo some of the results of the tummy tuck so this will be something to think about. However, there are plenty of women who would like to improve the way their abdomen looks before they have children. In these circumstances a tummy tuck is reasonable knowing that you may choose to have a tummy tuck revision in the future. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Tummy Tuck?

There are really no age restrictions. If you are close to your desired weight, and want the improvement now, a tummy tuck would be the correct procedure. (Liposuction would not address the skin excess, and would likely make the overall appearance worse.) The one downside is that after pregnancies, you may find yourself looking at another tummy tuck. Only you can make the decision, and there is no right or wrong answer. A tummy tuck will remove the excess tissue--both skin and fat,... more

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