for weight loss, which is better?

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Full tummy tuck, half tummy tuck, v.s. you have mentioned that lipo is not for weight lose..

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

None of these surgeries are weight loss procedures.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy 
tucks and body contouring procedures each year.  Then look at the 
plastic surgeon's 
 website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can  
deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

None of the body contouring operations are meant to help with weight loss. Ideally, patients who are undergoing body contouring operations have achieved their long-term stable weight, or at least close to it. Doing so prior to surgery will help minimize complications and improve long-term outcomes. Best wishes

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

None of the above mentioned surgeries is appropriate for weight loss. Weight loss should be completed before undergoing these surgeries to have best results. Weight loss surgeries include gastric bypass, gastric sleeves, lap bands, etc.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
and member of the Aesthetic Society using the Smart Beauty Guide.  These Plastic Surgeons can guide you on all
aspects of facial surgery, breast augmentation and body procedures including
tummy tucks or mommy makeovers!

A tummy tuck can be done as a solitary procedure.  Many times the results are enhanced by adding
liposuction to the hip and love handle area. 
A tummy tuck is also done in combination with a breast augmentation in a
mommy makeover.

Deborah Ekstrom, MD · Answer

Whatever the weight of the tissue that is removed at the time of tummy tuck is what you will lose in weight.Surgery is not a substitute for a weight loss diet.Reducing some intra-abdominal fat with weight loss and exercise (before removing extra loose skin in surgey doing the tummy tuck) will allow your surgeon to tighten the abdominal muscles more and give you a better result.Options for weight loss include Weight Watchers, South Beach or Zone Diet, or for dramatic rapid and fast weight loss you could try the hCG Diet with injections (drops don't work and have been banned) under a doctor's supervision.Good luck with your surgery.

for weight loss, which is better?

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for weight loss, which is better?

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Answer: You need to ask your surgeon

Answer: You need to ask your surgeon

Answer: How is Tummy Tuck Related to Weight loss.

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