Do you lose weight after Tummy Tuck?

Hi there,It really depends on how much tissue is removed with the TT and if lipo is included as part of the procedure.  In cases where a lot of skin and fat are removed with the TT and lipo is performed on the hips, flanks and upper abdomen, there may be some weight loss.  But, it's not the weight loss that gets people's attention, it's the change in shape, proportion and the fit of clothing!Thank you.In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Thanks for your question. While some weight is lost the weight of the skin and fat removed is not as much as you might think. Tummy tuck with or without liposuction is not so much about weight loss as it is about contour. Patients tend to look more streamlined which IMO makes them look more slender. Because of this it is always best to be at the weight you want to be before a tummy tuck. I have included some tummy tuck common questions below. Ihope these help as well.