I'm a 69 year old female - can I still have a tummy tuck and arm lift if I still have 40 lbs to lose... I just can't lose the weight but so unhappy with large arms and abdomen hanging
Answer: 70 years old too old for arm lift and tummy tuck? Thank you for the question. Your age is absolutely not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery; assuming you are in good health and a good candidate for the procedure you may have an excellent outcome with the procedure. In my practice, I would ask that you obtain “medical clearance” from the doctors who know you best, prior to proceeding. I would also stage the procedures.Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. You may find the attached link, dedicated to tummy tuck surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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Answer: 70 years old too old for arm lift and tummy tuck? Thank you for the question. Your age is absolutely not a contraindication to tummy tuck surgery; assuming you are in good health and a good candidate for the procedure you may have an excellent outcome with the procedure. In my practice, I would ask that you obtain “medical clearance” from the doctors who know you best, prior to proceeding. I would also stage the procedures.Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. You may find the attached link, dedicated to tummy tuck surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Is 70yo too old for arm lift an tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication
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September 6, 2014
Answer: Is 70yo too old for arm lift an tummy tuck? Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Is 70 years old too old for arm lift and tummy tuck? Age by itself will not prevent you from having these procedures. If you are healthy, you can have both of these procedures performed. Find an expert at all forms of body contouring with good reviews and good before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 24, 2014
Answer: Is 70 years old too old for arm lift and tummy tuck? Age by itself will not prevent you from having these procedures. If you are healthy, you can have both of these procedures performed. Find an expert at all forms of body contouring with good reviews and good before and after pictures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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July 23, 2014
Answer: 70 is not necessarily too old for an abdominoplasty in body contouring. In abdominoplasty is physiologically substantial so your overall health is important. If you are healthy there's no reason why you can't have an abdominoplasty and brachioplasty.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: 70 is not necessarily too old for an abdominoplasty in body contouring. In abdominoplasty is physiologically substantial so your overall health is important. If you are healthy there's no reason why you can't have an abdominoplasty and brachioplasty.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Too old for a tummy tuck and arm lift? Thank you for your question. You are never "too old" to have a procedure that will make you feel better about yourself. Age alone is not a deciding factor in choosing to have elective surgery. As long as you do not have any underlying health conditions that might make anesthesia recovery or would healing more difficult, I'd say go for it. I always recommend that my patients get as close to their goal weight as is possible before having a body contouring procedure. This will give you the best possible result. It is important to note that your goal weight should be a weight that you feel confident you will be able to maintain.
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July 23, 2014
Answer: Too old for a tummy tuck and arm lift? Thank you for your question. You are never "too old" to have a procedure that will make you feel better about yourself. Age alone is not a deciding factor in choosing to have elective surgery. As long as you do not have any underlying health conditions that might make anesthesia recovery or would healing more difficult, I'd say go for it. I always recommend that my patients get as close to their goal weight as is possible before having a body contouring procedure. This will give you the best possible result. It is important to note that your goal weight should be a weight that you feel confident you will be able to maintain.
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