I'm currently working on losing weight the recommended 25-30 lbs based on my before photos I started at 169 and lost 8 lbs putting me at 161 looking to lose more then suggested and be around 125 when I'm ready for the surgery so far and was curious if my pictures from pre kids is realistic as I will be able to look like that ? I was 118-124 before kids I wasn't super skinny but that's not my goal I just want to be flat again and confident.
Answer: Keep up the exercise You are on the right path to a great result by losing as much weight as possible before the procedure you can get the most skin removed and muscle repair. Your ink will need some repair as well after a tummy tuck but that should be fine. You may also consider a body lift if you do get back down to 125 since this will tighten the sides and lift the buttock area too! Good Luck
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Answer: Keep up the exercise You are on the right path to a great result by losing as much weight as possible before the procedure you can get the most skin removed and muscle repair. Your ink will need some repair as well after a tummy tuck but that should be fine. You may also consider a body lift if you do get back down to 125 since this will tighten the sides and lift the buttock area too! Good Luck
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Answer: What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck? Thank you for the insightful question. Based on your history and photographs, I think that you will have a very nice/dramatic outcome with tummy tuck surgery.
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Answer: What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck? Thank you for the insightful question. Based on your history and photographs, I think that you will have a very nice/dramatic outcome with tummy tuck surgery.
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January 22, 2014
Answer: What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck can remove loose skin and tighten the abdominal wall and put you close to your goal if additional weight is lost.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tuck procedures each year. Then look at the
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January 22, 2014
Answer: What are realistic expectations from a tummy tuck? A tummy tuck can remove loose skin and tighten the abdominal wall and put you close to your goal if additional weight is lost.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tuck procedures each year. Then look at the
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January 18, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck congratulations on the weight loss keep it up and you will have the desired result you are looking for.From your current
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January 18, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck congratulations on the weight loss keep it up and you will have the desired result you are looking for.From your current
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December 12, 2016
Answer: Realistic Expectation 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
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December 12, 2016
Answer: Realistic Expectation 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
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