I have lost over 80 lbs and my bmi currently sits around 31.8. I have plateaued for a year now and can’t seem to shift any more. I hate my body more the more I lose! But am worried as my bmi is still high that I won’t be happy with my result. I am still around 20 - 25lbs from target but am losing motivation fast with no more weight budging. I am also looking for a breast lift with implants! Am I a good candidate even with my BMI being over 30? I just want to get my motivation back & love my body
Answer: Am I a good candidate for tummy tuck after 80lb weight loss? (photos) Thank you for your question and series of photographs and congratulations on the impressive weight loss. Nothing replaces an in-person examination, but I think you are fine to pursue a full tummy tuck and perhaps liposuction of your waist and flanks. The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue. Liposuction can be used to enhance your tummy tuck results by narrowing your waist and removing isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. I would favor the full approach because it appears that your skin and muscle laxity is present above and below your belly button. Hope that this helps
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Answer: Am I a good candidate for tummy tuck after 80lb weight loss? (photos) Thank you for your question and series of photographs and congratulations on the impressive weight loss. Nothing replaces an in-person examination, but I think you are fine to pursue a full tummy tuck and perhaps liposuction of your waist and flanks. The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue. Liposuction can be used to enhance your tummy tuck results by narrowing your waist and removing isolated areas of diet and exercise resistant fat. I would favor the full approach because it appears that your skin and muscle laxity is present above and below your belly button. Hope that this helps
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Answer: Mummy makeover surgery Based on your photos alone you look like a good candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in addition to a procedure to lift your breasts. You may also wish to consider a breast ‘auto-augmentation’ type technique which uses the existing tissue on the lower part of your breasts to augment the breast volume and avoid the need for a breast implant.
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Answer: Mummy makeover surgery Based on your photos alone you look like a good candidate for an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in addition to a procedure to lift your breasts. You may also wish to consider a breast ‘auto-augmentation’ type technique which uses the existing tissue on the lower part of your breasts to augment the breast volume and avoid the need for a breast implant.
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Am I a good candidate for tummy tuck after 80lb weight loss? Dear Nurturing157593Thanks for your photos and your question. Well done for losing that amount of weight ! It is really impressive. Looking at your photographs I think you would have a great result once you have your surgery done!I think the best approach is to get to your target weight first and once you have stable weight then you can have your surgery. If you think you have lost motivation, one realistic approach would be have the breast surgery done first and that will give you a lot of positive feeling and self confidence boost so you would be able to lose further weight. Although further weight loss will affect your breasts, they would not change as much as your abdomen and rest of your body. So this might be a realistic compromise.I hope you find this information helpful.
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February 23, 2023
Answer: Am I a good candidate for tummy tuck after 80lb weight loss? Dear Nurturing157593Thanks for your photos and your question. Well done for losing that amount of weight ! It is really impressive. Looking at your photographs I think you would have a great result once you have your surgery done!I think the best approach is to get to your target weight first and once you have stable weight then you can have your surgery. If you think you have lost motivation, one realistic approach would be have the breast surgery done first and that will give you a lot of positive feeling and self confidence boost so you would be able to lose further weight. Although further weight loss will affect your breasts, they would not change as much as your abdomen and rest of your body. So this might be a realistic compromise.I hope you find this information helpful.
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May 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck after the weight loss Hello,Thank you for the question,Yes you are a good candidate for tummy tuck with liposuction. As you mentioned, removal of the excess skin can motivate patients and encourage healthier lifestyle.Breast lift and augmentation can be performed at the same time, need to stay in hospital for one night.Best wishes
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May 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck after the weight loss Hello,Thank you for the question,Yes you are a good candidate for tummy tuck with liposuction. As you mentioned, removal of the excess skin can motivate patients and encourage healthier lifestyle.Breast lift and augmentation can be performed at the same time, need to stay in hospital for one night.Best wishes
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Yes,. with caveats You are a good candidate for TT. The type of TT depends on what is found on examination. As for your BMI, a higher BMI is not only more difficult to achieve the best result but it also carries higher risks of complications. Many plastic surgeons will have a BMI cut off before even considering surgery. I'm surprised your BMI is that high looking at the right hand photos, though.... Best be seen in person so a thorough exam can be done
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Yes,. with caveats You are a good candidate for TT. The type of TT depends on what is found on examination. As for your BMI, a higher BMI is not only more difficult to achieve the best result but it also carries higher risks of complications. Many plastic surgeons will have a BMI cut off before even considering surgery. I'm surprised your BMI is that high looking at the right hand photos, though.... Best be seen in person so a thorough exam can be done
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April 3, 2022
Answer: Weight loss, tummy tuck and breast lift Hi, The best is to have your surgery once you've achieved your final target weight. A BMI more than 30 is associated with a significant increase in risks and complications. In addition, you will not achieve your ideal figure and outcome unless you lose all the excessive visceral fat. I suggest you have your consultations, find your surgeon, then agree a time for surgery (in 6 or 12 months) and set a target to reach your ideal weight by that time. This will give you the incentive to achieve your targets.
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April 3, 2022
Answer: Weight loss, tummy tuck and breast lift Hi, The best is to have your surgery once you've achieved your final target weight. A BMI more than 30 is associated with a significant increase in risks and complications. In addition, you will not achieve your ideal figure and outcome unless you lose all the excessive visceral fat. I suggest you have your consultations, find your surgeon, then agree a time for surgery (in 6 or 12 months) and set a target to reach your ideal weight by that time. This will give you the incentive to achieve your targets.
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