Do I need to already be close to my goal weight to get a tummy tuck or can I just do lipo to remove fat and the TT?

December 3, 2017
Asked By:_Sam_

There isn’t necessarily a specific number I want to be on the scale but if I had to guess, I probably need to lose around 30lbs. Could the lipo just do the trick or do I need to be closer to goal weight? Thanks :)

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Goal weight for tummy tuck

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December 6, 2017

Answer: Weight loss and tummy tuck

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December 6, 2017

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William Bruno, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2017

Answer: Weight loss before liposuction or tummy tuck

Andres Taleisnik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2017

Answer: Weight loss before liposuction or tummy tuck

Andres Taleisnik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Goal weight varies patient to patient

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Goal weight varies patient to patient

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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December 5, 2017

Answer: Tummy Tuck

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