Would I be a good candidate for a tummy tuck procedure? (Photo)

Thank you for your question regarding whether you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck procedure, especially after your significant weight loss and medical history.

By examining your photos and considering your surgical and weight loss history, you'd be an excellent candidate for an extended tummy tuck. This procedure typically involves an incision that extends from one hip, across the pubic region, to the other hip. This approach allows for the removal of excess skin and fat from a larger area than a standard tummy tuck, which is ideal given your history of significant weight loss and changes from pregnancy and surgeries.

Depending on your goals and if the appearance of your buttock and outer thighs bothers you, you might consider extending this incision around the back for a buttock and hip lift. This would not only improve the contour of your buttocks but also address sagging in the outer thigh area slightly.

Additionally, you can combine conservative liposuction of the superior iliac crest with the extended tummy tuck. This liposuction would help refine and contour the waistline, enhancing the overall result of the tummy tuck.

Congratulations on maintaining your weight loss for two years and on your incredible journey so far. I believe you would be extremely happy with the results of an extended tummy tuck, as it would significantly enhance your body contour and improve your comfort and confidence.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Thanks so much for your inquire,

Determining whether you're a good candidate for a tummy tuck procedure involves considering several factors. If you have loose, sagging skin or stubborn pockets of fat around your abdomen, you may be a good candidate. Good overall health is important for undergoing any surgical procedure, including a tummy tuck. Your surgeon will evaluate your medical history, current health status, and any underlying medical conditions to ensure that you're a suitable candidate for surgery.

Ultimately, the best way to determine whether you're a good candidate for a tummy tuck is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your questions and photos. Congratulations on your weight loss! From your photos, you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck with 360 liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, lift your pubic mons area and accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with post gastric bypass patients to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

South Barrington
Oakbrook Terrace
Orland Park

Thanks for your question! Yes, you would be a great candidate for an extended tummy tuck. You may even be a candidate for a full body lift. A monsplasty might also be a good edition. Congrats on the weight loss and good luck on the rest of your journey!

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. That said, you would need to meet the Body Mass Index (BMI) requirement and be cleared for surgery by your physician. At my practice, the max BMI limit for a tummy tuck is 33. Hope this helps. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

A tummy tuck would definitely help you remove the excess skin along your lower abdomen. It could help you achieve a much flatter abdomen and may address any rashes you get where the skin is folded over. In patients like yourself who have lost a lot of weight, there is often excess skin and fat along the blanks and lower back as well, not just the front of the abdomen. You would likely benefit from a lower body lift which is basically a tummy tuck which goes all the way around your back. Your other good option would be a Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck where you have a vertical incision on the front of the abdomen in addition to the tummy tuck incision to help remove the excess horizontal skin. Good luck with your journey! Hope this helps!

If you are at your stable ideal weight and are generally healthy, then you may be a candidate. A circumferential tummy tuck may be a more suitable option if you have excess skin and fat on your sides and back.

Hello Rosie! Yes, you're a great candidate for a tummy tuck procedure, liposuction and skin removal. It might be good to also evaluate your buttocks to see if a 360 tummy tuck suits you better than a regular one. Hope this helps!

Hi! This is Arzu from Dr. Caner Kaçmaz Clinic. Post-bariatric surgery (body lift) aims to eliminate the problem of skin sagging that occurs after weight loss. You may need it for more areas. For more information please contact with us. we will be mor than happy to help you.
Kind regards

You are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck but you will also need a posterior extension so a circumferential lift would be best for you. However, this can be done in 2 stages with the tummy tuck done first and then the posterior lift done second.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.