I was interested in getting a combi tuck, but I am not sure if I am a good candidate. Can you let me know?

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I am about 50 to 61 pounds overweight and 44 yrs old. My ideal body weight is roughly between 145 and 150 lbs.. Can you let me know what the qualilfications are for a combi tuck.

John Zavell, MD, FACS · Answer

The combi-tuck procedure, as described, involves  full abdominal liposuction combined with limited dissection excess skin removal. ( It is a type of lipo-abdominoplasty procedure that has been performed for years but marketed with the clever name of combi-tuck.)  The procedure is best for patients that have  little excess skin and good skin elasticity.    Without at least seeing photos of you it is not possible to recommend a specific procedure.  If you anticipate further weight loss, then I would wait until you are within 10-15 lbs. of your goal weight..

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a really tough question to answer without
photographs and some more information. 
That being said, womenwho
have had several large babies tend to be better candidates for tummy tucks
whereas younger women without skin excess tend to be better candidates for
liposuction.  Hopefully, this will help
set you in the right direction.  I wish
you the best of luck.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

The "combi-tuck" is just a combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck. You may be a candidate but without seeing pictures, it is hard to comment. See link below for examples.

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