I'm 55 with small frame (size 2) and small waist. Weight is stable but lower back skin is drooping. I believe this is actually due to my pregnancy with an 8 pound baby age 41, just an excess of skin all the way around. could a tummy tuck slightly improve some of this back skin laxity? If I pull forward my abdomen, I can see an effect on my lower back droop. I won’t do a back lift because of the scarring.
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You’ll be a better candidate for surgery if you lose weight first.
You may want to consider an extended tummy tuck because you have some skin laxity that extends beyond just the front of your abdomen. Successful for their weight loss will create more skin laxity making the indication for an e...
Doctors typically make decisions about prescribing medications based on a combination of factors, including the patient's medical history, current health status, the specific procedure being performed (in this case, a Tummy Tuck), and potential risks and benefits associated with the medication....
Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, you might be a good candidate for tummy tuck. I recommend you to contact a Board Certified Surgeon for consultation. I wish you all the best.
