Massive weight loss, now 80kg and 183cm: Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck? (Photo)

    You are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck, and you will have a dramatic improvement with the right surgeon.  Select a surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks every year and has great reviews.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience. In cases of significant weight loss, it is common for the skin not to retract completely and excess remains. This is because the skin has limited elasticity and, when a large amount of weight is lost in a short period of time, it cannot always adjust to the new body contour efficiently. To remove this skin it is necessary to have an abdominoplasty as it is the most effective option to treat this excess skin, especially in the abdomen area. You can write to us at 829-554-6062 to evaluate and schedule your surgery.

Unfortunately exercise will have limited, if any, effect on skin excess. Under very specific circumstances and for small areas it can mitigate to an extent the problem but not in the core area. Based on the pictures you would probably benefit from an extended abdominoplasty (270 or 360) to address any laxity in your back. A thorough consultation would help you with the options you have and also will give you the opportunity to discuss your aesthetic goals