Previously I was very toned and at my ideal weight but my stomach laxity from muscle separation and back to back pregnancies bothered me so much I gained back 15 lbs to fill in the loose skin. I'm beyond ready for a tummy tuck now, but should I first lose that 15 extra lbs before consultations? Current: 5'6" 150lbs ideal weight 135.
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Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Thank you for the question. Based on your description, it sounds like you are very close to being ready to proceed with both consultation and surgery. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Best wishes.
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Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Thank you for the question. Based on your description, it sounds like you are very close to being ready to proceed with both consultation and surgery. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Best wishes.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck goal weight Hi. This is a very common questions patients ask. The simple answer is be as close to a goal weight that is realistic to maintain. It does you no good if you drop to a weight that you can never maintain. The most important aspect as well is the evaluation by your surgeon. He will specifically be looking at where any excess fatty fullness is located to determine any possible limitations of your surgery. He can then talk to you about what additional benefit can be acquired by further weight loss.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck goal weight Hi. This is a very common questions patients ask. The simple answer is be as close to a goal weight that is realistic to maintain. It does you no good if you drop to a weight that you can never maintain. The most important aspect as well is the evaluation by your surgeon. He will specifically be looking at where any excess fatty fullness is located to determine any possible limitations of your surgery. He can then talk to you about what additional benefit can be acquired by further weight loss.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Based on your current, and goal, weight you are certainly within the range to pursue surgical consultations to help you obtain information and to determine which surgeon you would like to proceed with your surgery. Your consultation can help provide additional motivation to lose the weight and can give you an estimate on timing to have it performed. Hope this helps.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Based on your current, and goal, weight you are certainly within the range to pursue surgical consultations to help you obtain information and to determine which surgeon you would like to proceed with your surgery. Your consultation can help provide additional motivation to lose the weight and can give you an estimate on timing to have it performed. Hope this helps.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Most plastic surgeons suggest that you finish having children, get your weight within 10 pounds of your ideal weight, and have a BMI less than 30 before undergoing an abdominoplasty with repair of the stretched out abdominal muscles and liposuction of selective areas, in order to achieve the best long term cosmetic result with the least potential complications. There is no reason that you should wait to have at least a consultation.
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November 8, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for tummy tuck consultation? Most plastic surgeons suggest that you finish having children, get your weight within 10 pounds of your ideal weight, and have a BMI less than 30 before undergoing an abdominoplasty with repair of the stretched out abdominal muscles and liposuction of selective areas, in order to achieve the best long term cosmetic result with the least potential complications. There is no reason that you should wait to have at least a consultation.
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