I'm 5'11 and 249 lbs. After pregnancy, I have a hanging mass of skin, fat, and stretch marks. I went from 186 lbs to 277 lbs. I have zero elasticity, and 1 week after I had my daughter, I had dropped from 277 lbs to 231 lbs. I am still overweight and currently trying to lose the weight, but I have this hanging mass on my stomach of stretch marks and fat. It's horrific.
I want a tummy tuck and have done a lot of research, but how much will it cost me? How much do I need to lose before I should have the surgery? I don't accept blood at all, is that a concern?
March 8, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck post pregnancy
Hello. I usually recommend you get to your goal weight before you decide on moving forward with your surgery. You will achieve the best results if you do so. Also, very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the tummy tuck procedure. Best of luck to you.
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March 8, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck post pregnancy
Hello. I usually recommend you get to your goal weight before you decide on moving forward with your surgery. You will achieve the best results if you do so. Also, very important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the tummy tuck procedure. Best of luck to you.
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December 16, 2009
Answer: "Mommy Makeover" of the abdomen Based on your photo, I think if you get just a bit closer to your ideal weight, I think you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck-- this is usually a part of the mommy makeover, which also addresses the breasts and any extra pockets of fat that need contouring. You may only want to have the tummy tuck, which is perfectly fine and I think you would have a nice result. Prices vary based on area of the country and surgeon, but you should plan on 3 fees: the surgeon's fee (varies between $5000-$10000 or more) the fee of the operating room and the fee for the anesthesiologists. Needing blood is very rare for this procedure, and the recovery is usually straight forward.
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December 16, 2009
Answer: "Mommy Makeover" of the abdomen Based on your photo, I think if you get just a bit closer to your ideal weight, I think you would be a great candidate for a tummy tuck-- this is usually a part of the mommy makeover, which also addresses the breasts and any extra pockets of fat that need contouring. You may only want to have the tummy tuck, which is perfectly fine and I think you would have a nice result. Prices vary based on area of the country and surgeon, but you should plan on 3 fees: the surgeon's fee (varies between $5000-$10000 or more) the fee of the operating room and the fee for the anesthesiologists. Needing blood is very rare for this procedure, and the recovery is usually straight forward.
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