Tummy Tuck Worth It on Loose Skin for a 17-year-old?

A skin only full tummy tuck would likely give you your best result.  More than likely, it would not be necessary to tighten the deep layer at all given your level of fitness.  The operation could be limited (so not a garden variety tummy tuck) in areas where your skin is tighter (upper abdomen).

Thank you for your question regarding whether a tummy tuck is worth it at 17 years old. If your weight has been stable for at least 3 months, then it is definitely worth considering a tummy tuck to remove the loose skin that’s bothering you. Even though you're young, excess skin after weight loss or changes in body composition can cause both physical and emotional discomfort.

A tummy tuck can effectively tighten the skin and improve the overall appearance of your abdomen, giving you a more contoured and presentable look. By examining your photos, you'll have excellent tummy tuck results.

However, it’s important to make sure your body is at a stable weight before proceeding with surgery to ensure the best long-term results. If you’ve maintained your weight for at least three months, it’s a good time to explore your options. I would recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate your specific case and help guide you through the decision-making process.

The surgeon will assess your skin laxity, current body condition, and your goals to determine whether a tummy tuck is the best approach. If done properly, it can greatly improve both your confidence and how you feel in your own body.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

The loose skin you have and some of your stretch marks can be removed with a tummy tuck. However, please understand that you will have a scar as a result of this surgery that could be hidden by most clothing. 

You have lost weight around the abdomen area.  The skin changes show this very well.  You are male and a young man with a great looking upper abdomen.  I would just excise the extra skin to make the area nice and tight.  also putting the incision as low as possible.

Although you did not specify this, you look like you lost a fair amount of weight and have been exercising and have good muscle tone. The stretched out skin of the lower belly really compromises what you have achieved. That skin is not going to improve as you get older. You do not need a full tummy tuck procedure as you don't appear to have muscle separation. What you do need is a skin-only tummy tuck. This would be done through a long, horizontal incision just above your pubic area. The scar would be low enough to be hidden under the waist of low rider jeans.
It is not common that I would recommend a surgery like this in a 17 year old, but I would guess that you are self conscious about the way your belly looks. At your age it would be great to feel good about wearing a swim suit.

Hi Nyrguy91 - It appears as though you may have had a large amount of weight loss owing to the stretch marks and excess skin. Therefore, a tummy tuck may be great for you to get rid of the excess skin. If you have looseness of your abdominal area, this can be tightened as well. Check out some before and after pictures to get an idea of what you want your abdomen to look like. Good luck!

Hi,
I almost never recommend cosmetic surgery for minors. That being said, with your considerable weight loss, you have a significant amount of excess skin and stretch marks, which are a sign of irreversible skin injury. A tummy tuck is pretty much the only thing which will help improve the appearance of your abdominal wall. To say the least, the results would be dramatic.
Once you're greater than 18 years old, I would recommend consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

It is normally unusual to do a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) on a 17 year old. However, after looking at your picture, a tummy tuck is the only way you are going to see significant improvement in your loose skin. From what I can see, you actually look like a very good candidate for a tummy tuck. If you are otherwise healthy, you should have a smooth recovery. Good luck.

It looks like you have a significant amount of loose skin but good muscle tone in the photo. The loose skin is unlikely to go away on its own, even with exercise and weight loss. A procedure to remove and tighten the loose skin on your abdomen like a tummy tuck will improve your appearance. Your weight should be stable and you should discuss this with your parents as well as your family doctor to make sure that you are emotionally and physically ready for cosmetic surgery.

Your skin laxity is unlikely to improve on its own or with any non-inavasive techniques. Therefore I think a skin only abdominal dermolipectomy is likely the only method to provide you with significant improvement. In reality, you may need an extended abdominoplasty or even a circumfrerential body lift. Of course, maintaining a stable weight is very important.