I am 19 (male) and I have always struggled with weight my whole life. I lost about 70 pounds and realized i still have a spare tire around my stomach and the rest of my body is skinny to the point where I look sickly. Now I keep yo- yoing my weight because I am unhappy with how I look. Is it worth getting the tummy tuck at 19? I was hoping I could just get lipo, but it is skin. I am very insecure and it ruins my posture. I often wear sweatshirts to hide my body.
Answer: Tummy tuck for a 19 year old male Congratulations on your accomplishment of losing weight. Your age is not a factor keeping you from having surgery. You are correct in stating that liposuction would not be beneficial as what you have left is excess skin. A tummy tuck procedure would remove the excess skin giving you a smooth abdomen. I would recommend consulting with several board certified plastic surgeons to get advice and view before and after photographs of other male patients. Good luck.
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Answer: Tummy tuck for a 19 year old male Congratulations on your accomplishment of losing weight. Your age is not a factor keeping you from having surgery. You are correct in stating that liposuction would not be beneficial as what you have left is excess skin. A tummy tuck procedure would remove the excess skin giving you a smooth abdomen. I would recommend consulting with several board certified plastic surgeons to get advice and view before and after photographs of other male patients. Good luck.
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Answer: Age and Tummy Tuck: A Personal Perspective Dear Michael,
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Abdominoplasty at 19 is okay! To start off, 19 is not too young for an Abdominoplasty. Now, whether or not you actually need one, is the next question. When you are young(before your 30-40’s) you have a lot more collagen in your skin, meaning the chances of you being able to tighten up skin without an Abdominoplasty is much higher. If the skin is literally folded or hanging, Abdominoplasty may be necessary. Without photos or seeing you in person, I can’t give you definitive advice. There are so many options to tighten skin, Vaser lipo, radio frequency treatments, etc. Reach out to my office for a consultation, and let’s get a look at you, in person or virtually, and go over what options fit you best. Smith Plastic Surgery 702-838-2455
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September 27, 2023
Answer: Abdominoplasty at 19 is okay! To start off, 19 is not too young for an Abdominoplasty. Now, whether or not you actually need one, is the next question. When you are young(before your 30-40’s) you have a lot more collagen in your skin, meaning the chances of you being able to tighten up skin without an Abdominoplasty is much higher. If the skin is literally folded or hanging, Abdominoplasty may be necessary. Without photos or seeing you in person, I can’t give you definitive advice. There are so many options to tighten skin, Vaser lipo, radio frequency treatments, etc. Reach out to my office for a consultation, and let’s get a look at you, in person or virtually, and go over what options fit you best. Smith Plastic Surgery 702-838-2455
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June 7, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate? Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! As you are an adult, you can elect to have a tummy tuck if you want one. It is recommended that you are at a healthy weight and are stable at that weight for about six months. This will allow your surgeon to optimize your results. Liposuction of trouble areas can also be added during the tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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June 7, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate? Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! As you are an adult, you can elect to have a tummy tuck if you want one. It is recommended that you are at a healthy weight and are stable at that weight for about six months. This will allow your surgeon to optimize your results. Liposuction of trouble areas can also be added during the tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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December 3, 2022
Answer: Youngest age for tummy tuck? Congrats on your weight loss. Your age is not a factor keeping you from having a tummy tuck surgery, your overall health is. As long as you are healthy, you can go through with this surgery and it will be very beneficial for you at this age. I haven't seen your pictures but from your description, I believe you are a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery along with liposuction. Please make sure you are close to your target weight before the surgery as possible for the best results. I believe it's worth going through with this surgery for your self-esteem as well. Removing the excess fat and skin from your abdomen will make you look great and improve your self-esteem tremendously.
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December 3, 2022
Answer: Youngest age for tummy tuck? Congrats on your weight loss. Your age is not a factor keeping you from having a tummy tuck surgery, your overall health is. As long as you are healthy, you can go through with this surgery and it will be very beneficial for you at this age. I haven't seen your pictures but from your description, I believe you are a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery along with liposuction. Please make sure you are close to your target weight before the surgery as possible for the best results. I believe it's worth going through with this surgery for your self-esteem as well. Removing the excess fat and skin from your abdomen will make you look great and improve your self-esteem tremendously.
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May 17, 2020
Answer: Age does not matter Thank you for your question and congratulations on a major weight loss. Your age is not an issue when considering a tummy tuck. Based on your description of your concerns, you would benefit from liposuction and a tummy tuck to address the excess skin post weight loss and surgery. This surgery is very beneficial is addressing excess stubborn fat and loose skin along with stretch marks. The incision is made very low and can easily be hidden by underwear or a bathing suit. The supplemental liposuction allows for additional fat removal and contouring of the abdomen and flanks. I suggest being as close to your goal weight as possible to avoid the risk of needing to repeat the surgery if you loose more weight down the line. Without pictures it is hard ot advise exactly what you may need - body lift maybe a good option Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation to assess your needs.
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May 17, 2020
Answer: Age does not matter Thank you for your question and congratulations on a major weight loss. Your age is not an issue when considering a tummy tuck. Based on your description of your concerns, you would benefit from liposuction and a tummy tuck to address the excess skin post weight loss and surgery. This surgery is very beneficial is addressing excess stubborn fat and loose skin along with stretch marks. The incision is made very low and can easily be hidden by underwear or a bathing suit. The supplemental liposuction allows for additional fat removal and contouring of the abdomen and flanks. I suggest being as close to your goal weight as possible to avoid the risk of needing to repeat the surgery if you loose more weight down the line. Without pictures it is hard ot advise exactly what you may need - body lift maybe a good option Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation to assess your needs.
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