52 year-old female, extended tummy tuck, liposuction and thighs (weight 185, height 67.5 inches) I dropped down into the 29bmi in anticipation of my March appt over the last six months. I’m still loosing but very slowly. Will loosing the last 20lbs after an extended tummy tuck overly change results.
2 photos
Answers (6)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Thank you for your question and photos!
A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but...
Dear drflhelp,
Your question is a great one and it highlights the truly intricate and impressive nature of the human body's healing mechanisms. When we say "remodeling," we're referring to the changes your body undergoes as it heals and adjusts to the alterations made during surgery. This...
Thank you for your question.
In my opinion, I do not believe that liposuction alone will give you the results you desire based on your photos. Liposuction is great at removing unwanted fat from the abdomen; however, you will be left with excess abdominal skin. With an abdominoplasty, the excess...
