I am a 26yo, 6ft tall male, lost 70lbs as a kid, and I'm fit and healthy. Should I fix my skin? (Photo)

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When I was 16, I went from (not) to very active. 250-180lb by 18. Meds made me gain 28lb at 20.5. Only got rid of it at 23. Otherwise I've been fit 9 yrs. I had skin issues at 18... despite clean diet and major strength & cardio ex. Tried to add muscle and burn fat. I went 179-188lb, "bulking" last yr. Bod pod: 20-22% at 186. I went down to 172 LEANEST EVER ~14.5%. I am 175. I will "cut" to 165 (10%) and stay (10,13%] 4ever. Need I wait 6mo after I am LEAN or can I get it done this yr?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I think a tummy tuck is appropriate given your pictures at this time.Find
 a  board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy tucks 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, MDLos Angeles, CA

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question regarding whether you should fix your loose abdominal skin after losing 70 pounds, now that you are a 26-year-old 6-foot-tall male with a fit and healthy lifestyle.  Thank you for your interesting question.  Thank you for your history and your pictures.  Most experienced plastic surgeons would agree that you could undergo plastic surgery now.  You should get excellent results with your lifestyle and dedication to clean eating and exercise.  Patients who get the best results undergo abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) or 360 circumferential lower body lift, then continue to exercise and lose weight after their tummy tuck or body lift procedure.  It is highly unlikely that you will lose so much weight that you would need a revision tummy tuck or lower body lift.  Therefore, most plastic surgeons would agree that you could undergo an extended tummy tuck or body lift at this time.  You do not need to wait six months.  Good luck.  I hope I have answered your questions regarding whether you should fix your loose abdominal skin after losing 70 pounds, now that you are a 26-year-old 6-foot-tall male with a fit and healthy lifestyle.  If you have more questions regarding the tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, please get in touch with an experienced plastic surgeon.  Since an abdominoplasty can be difficult, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing tummy tucks.   Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 abdominoplasties.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.  Good luck!  Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.  (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,  and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the pictures.Your body will definitely benefit by having a mini tummy tuck. this will help you with the skin laxity.Dr. Campos

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your fantastic accomplishment. You appear to be in great shape and losing a few more pounds or a few percentage points of body fat will not make a significant difference in your surgical outcome. By your photos it appears that resection of the redundant skin of your abdomen will give you the tightness you are desiring if it is bothering YOU! Only you can decide if it is enough of an issue to pursue resection of this extra skin.If I had made the commitment and the results you have, I would complete the process and rock it as you have the core muscle and dedication to maintain your admirable physique. Great job and good luck.

David L. Cangello, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.Congrats on the
weight loss! You look to be in great shape, but with the significant weight
loss you are left with excess skin. The only way to get rid of it is to excise
it with surgery. No exercise will prevent it from hanging/saggin.  I
recommend that you see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to get
more specific answers to your questions which can best be addressed after a
thorough history and examination is performed.
Best of luck to you!

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