I'm 5'9 and I weight 145 pounds. My body fat percentage is 26. I lost around 50 pounds in the last 5 years and, although I am healthy now and I'm mostly happy with my body, my belly area is not as tight as I would like. I work out 4 or 5 times per week and I have seen some improvements, but the lower belly and the area around the belly button are very problematic. Would I be a good candidate for a tummy tuck considering the amount of skin I have? Or can I correct the flaccidity with constant exercise?
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thanks for the question.
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June 14, 2020
Answer: Would you recommend a tummy tuck considering the current state of my belly? Thank you for your question! Congratulations on your weight loss and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Given you have worked so hard to improve your health and after looking at your photos, I would recommend performing a full abdominoplasty. Not only will it tighten the muscles both above and below the belly button, it will also tighten the skin in the same locations. It is the gold standard for skin tightening of the abdomen, especially since you lost all that weight. The photos suggest skin hanging up over the belly button. This is the indication that a full tummy tuck would be the most appropriate. While there are skin tightening devices out there, the full tummy tuck will remove skin and fat and provide a beautiful shape. I would combine the tummy tuck with liposuction to your love handles to further contour your shape. I hope this helps!!
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June 14, 2020
Answer: Would you recommend a tummy tuck considering the current state of my belly? Thank you for your question! Congratulations on your weight loss and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Given you have worked so hard to improve your health and after looking at your photos, I would recommend performing a full abdominoplasty. Not only will it tighten the muscles both above and below the belly button, it will also tighten the skin in the same locations. It is the gold standard for skin tightening of the abdomen, especially since you lost all that weight. The photos suggest skin hanging up over the belly button. This is the indication that a full tummy tuck would be the most appropriate. While there are skin tightening devices out there, the full tummy tuck will remove skin and fat and provide a beautiful shape. I would combine the tummy tuck with liposuction to your love handles to further contour your shape. I hope this helps!!
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June 14, 2020
Answer: Options Congratulations on your weight loss! It does not appear you have significant excess skin. You may be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck to improve the lower abdomen. Another option is BodyTite with Morpheus8 treatments. These procedures combine liposuction with skin tightening up to 40%. The procedure does not require a long scar nor general anesthesia. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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June 14, 2020
Answer: Options Congratulations on your weight loss! It does not appear you have significant excess skin. You may be a candidate for a mini tummy tuck to improve the lower abdomen. Another option is BodyTite with Morpheus8 treatments. These procedures combine liposuction with skin tightening up to 40%. The procedure does not require a long scar nor general anesthesia. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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June 12, 2020
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate If you have loose skin of your lower abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be right for you. An exam in person is the only way to confirm what's best for you. Exercise will not tighten the skin, although it may strengthen your abdominal muscles. There are several skin tightening devices available but their success depends on the quality of your skin. Consult with a few experienced plastic surgeons in person for a complete exam.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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June 12, 2020
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate If you have loose skin of your lower abdomen, then a tummy tuck may be right for you. An exam in person is the only way to confirm what's best for you. Exercise will not tighten the skin, although it may strengthen your abdominal muscles. There are several skin tightening devices available but their success depends on the quality of your skin. Consult with a few experienced plastic surgeons in person for a complete exam.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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June 12, 2020
Answer: Would you recommend a tummy tuck considering the current state of my belly? (Photo) BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues. It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically. BodyTite only works well for people who are near their target weight and who have skin elastic enough to bounce back from the procedure. Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. If you maintain your target weight within 5 to 10 pounds of your goal weight, the results should last for years.
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June 12, 2020
Answer: Would you recommend a tummy tuck considering the current state of my belly? (Photo) BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues. It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically. BodyTite only works well for people who are near their target weight and who have skin elastic enough to bounce back from the procedure. Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. If you maintain your target weight within 5 to 10 pounds of your goal weight, the results should last for years.
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