I have always had a belly, my whole life! I don’t feel like Im huge, but I really want a flatter stomach. I have lost 25 lbs, and would like to have a consultation for a tummy tuck but I am afraid I have too much intra abdominal fat... I weigh 160, 5’5, measurement at naval 40”.
Answer: Tummy Tuck candidate Generally, patients should try to reach their ideal weight before any surgery. If a patient has some intra-abdominal fat, it may reduce the amount of tightening of the muscle layer. From the photos, it appears as if you would be a candidate for the surgery. During a consultation, the Plastic Surgeon will assess the muscle weakness and be better able to determine whether one is ready for surgery. One simple trick to see if the protrusion of the abdominal area is related to loose muscles or from excess intra-abdominal fat is to see how it appears lying on your back. If the fullness still protrudes, then you are dealing with visceral (intra-abdominal) fat. If the abdomen is flat or concave when you lie down, then you are dealing more with loose muscles.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck candidate Generally, patients should try to reach their ideal weight before any surgery. If a patient has some intra-abdominal fat, it may reduce the amount of tightening of the muscle layer. From the photos, it appears as if you would be a candidate for the surgery. During a consultation, the Plastic Surgeon will assess the muscle weakness and be better able to determine whether one is ready for surgery. One simple trick to see if the protrusion of the abdominal area is related to loose muscles or from excess intra-abdominal fat is to see how it appears lying on your back. If the fullness still protrudes, then you are dealing with visceral (intra-abdominal) fat. If the abdomen is flat or concave when you lie down, then you are dealing more with loose muscles.
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Answer: Abdomen An examination would tell for sure. However, even with a tummy tuck, your abdominal muscles could be tightened to help flatten your abdomen. Based on your photo, you would be a good candidate.
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Answer: Abdomen An examination would tell for sure. However, even with a tummy tuck, your abdominal muscles could be tightened to help flatten your abdomen. Based on your photo, you would be a good candidate.
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January 29, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck and intra abdominal fat Thank you for your question. Congratulations on the weight loss. Looking at your pictures you provided I do agree you have intra abdominal fat and looks like diastasis of the muscle. Continuing to exercise and diet will help with the intra abdominal fat and having a tummy tuck will tighten the abdominal wall muscles. This combination will help give a much flatter appearance to the stomach. Some surgeons will also do some additional liposuction on the flank area which will help contour the mid section as well. You may choose to do additional liposuction after a tummy tuck to contour the area even more aggressively. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.
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January 29, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck and intra abdominal fat Thank you for your question. Congratulations on the weight loss. Looking at your pictures you provided I do agree you have intra abdominal fat and looks like diastasis of the muscle. Continuing to exercise and diet will help with the intra abdominal fat and having a tummy tuck will tighten the abdominal wall muscles. This combination will help give a much flatter appearance to the stomach. Some surgeons will also do some additional liposuction on the flank area which will help contour the mid section as well. You may choose to do additional liposuction after a tummy tuck to contour the area even more aggressively. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.
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January 26, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh Your BMI is 26.5 which is slightly overweight. You may benefit from a tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.
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January 26, 2021
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh Your BMI is 26.5 which is slightly overweight. You may benefit from a tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.
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January 25, 2021
Answer: An exam is required This is difficult based on a photo alone. You can tell how much fat you have above your muscle by pinching your skin. If you can pinch a large roll of fat and skin, this is not intra-abdominal fat. My favorite analogy regarding intra-abdominal fat is a man with a large beer belly. If you touch the belly, it is hard as a rock. There is not soft fat to pinch. Seek the care of a board certified plastic surgeon and you will do well.
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January 25, 2021
Answer: An exam is required This is difficult based on a photo alone. You can tell how much fat you have above your muscle by pinching your skin. If you can pinch a large roll of fat and skin, this is not intra-abdominal fat. My favorite analogy regarding intra-abdominal fat is a man with a large beer belly. If you touch the belly, it is hard as a rock. There is not soft fat to pinch. Seek the care of a board certified plastic surgeon and you will do well.
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