Does 5 lbs. make a difference either way?

I don't believe that five pounds more or less will make very much a different. Ten or twenty pounds might. Hope this helps. Always consult a surgeon certified
by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Best of luck.

Hello, Based on your goals, you may be good candidate for a full abdominoplasty. I recommend my patients be at their ideal body weight prior to surgery. Your extra 5 pounds shouldn't make a significant difference, if your surgeon is already comfortable with your BMI. 
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Thank you for your question and photos. It appears you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. I believe it is best to be within 5-10 pounds of your ideal body weight for optimal results. I would caution against planning to lose more than 10 pounds post-op as this could result in unwanted loose skin. Also, make sure you are finished having children prior to tummy tuck surgery as pregnancy will adversely effect your results. Hope this helps and good luck! 

Without the benefit of a physical examination and a consultation in person, it is difficult to be specific, but from your photographs and the information you have provided, it appears that you would benefit from a lipoabdominoplasty or "combituck". All patients can expect a better long term result if they are at a stable weight when they undergo their body contouring surgery and the closer to ideal, the better. If you were to lose weight after your surgery, you might find that your result may loosen up a bit more than you would have hoped. That being said, as long as your expectations are realistic, you should hopefully end up with a significant improvement with which you are very satisfied. Make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified and experienced in body contouring surgery.Best of luck to you.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.  Five pounds will likely not affect the outcome of your surgery significantly but I do recommend delaying surgery until you have reached your goal weight - a weight that you are comfortable at and can maintain. This will ensure the best long-term results. Hope this helps.

I think you would be a good candidate for an abdominoplasty with lipo of the hips and upper later flanks.  If you are going to loose the weight best to do it before surgery, but you should do fine either way.Good luck, Dr. T

The important thing with any kind of cosmetic surgery is to be at a maintainable weight. So, if your current weight is where you usually stay then go ahead with the surgery. Hope this helps.My best,
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Although losing 5 pounds before the surgery is unlikely to make a dramatic difference in your appearance, I think it's always a good idea to try to reach your goal weight before having your abdominoplasty.  You want to help your surgeon be able to achieve the best results they can.It sounds like being pulled tight is a concern, however, I find that pulling a little tighter leads to a better results as there can be some relaxation of the skin over time after the initial tummy tuck.  The tightness is not likely to make a significant difference in the recovery time.If you do plan on losing the weight pre-operatively, you should do it through a sustainable diet and exercise regimen rather than some sort of crash diet where the weight will come back right away for the sake of losing the 5 lbs before surgery.Best regards,Dr. Kwon

You appear to be a good candidate for Abdominoplasty. In my opinion loosing the 5lbs will make no difference. The goal of the Abdominoplasty is to remove excess skin and fat, tighten the muscle when indicated and achieve the flattest tightest abdomen possible. Good surgical technique and post-op care should minimize complications. Good luck!

It is always best to get in the best shape that you can before surgery - you will get a better result!