What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck? (photo)

congratulations on the weight loss keep it up and you will have the desired result you are looking for.From your current
photographs it seems as though you'll be a good candidate for full tummy tuck
with muscle tightening and possibly some liposuction of the flanks.

You seem to be having
good success with your weight loss. I always recommend to my patients
that they arrive at their stable wait before they embark upon surgery.
Stable weight does not always meanrail thin ,what it means a weight that you
feel comfortable at and can maintain without starving yourself.

You don't want to starve
herself just before surgery because it will make it more difficult to
heal. You don't want to lose a lot of weight after your surgery because
the skin may become even looser once again.

So it's looks as though
you're doing everything right and well on your way to tummy tuck but try to
accomplish your weight loss goals before you proceed.

Great question on many levels 3csectionslater.First, Nobody can really give you a satisfying answer without a direct examination.I can tell you by your photos however, you will be able to loose the "overhang" created by the stretching from pregnancies, and the adherent skin from your 3 C-sections (I am assuming).  I would also bet that you should get a flatter abdomen and improvement in the hour glass region from tightening the muscle layers.  On your visit with the board certified plastic surgeon (not a so called "cosmetic surgeon"), he can simulate the post-op results on you by "pinching" the tissue.The other issue that your question raises, at least in my mind, is the controversial issue of pre-op weight loss.  I would be interested to hear what other plastic surgeons have to say about this.  Personally, I don't really want to have my patients to lose weight for the surgery.  I want them to come in at their stable weight, and be healthy.  Reason?  Studies show that people tend to have a steady weight.  After 40, people tend to gain about a pound a year (on average).  When people diet, they tend to fail.  When people fail diets, people gain the weight back, plus, on average, 4 pounds.  If they have a tummy tuck, then gain all the weight back plus four pounds, they will tend to be very disappointed after an initial period of being very happy.  It is almost predictable.  Some people however will be successful in keeping the weight off.On the other hand, It is always best to live a healthy lifestyle and get to a healthy weight/ BMI.  I would advise doing that with diet and exercise under a doctors supervision.  Doctors who specialize in weight loss may be a good option.  When your weight is stable, and you are healthy, consider the surgery.Anyway, that is my philosophy.Best to you .sek