I ask this questions because I'm 61 and 345 several months ago I was 411pounds, I have a lot of sagging skin and I want to have a tummy tuck done and the saggy skin gets in the way of exercising. Basically I like to know can it be removed?
May 20, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuvk Congratulations on your weight loss. Are you at your ideal weight? I would not consider this procedure until you are at your goal weight.
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May 20, 2015
Answer: Tummy Tuvk Congratulations on your weight loss. Are you at your ideal weight? I would not consider this procedure until you are at your goal weight.
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May 19, 2015
Answer: What is the heaviest person you've ever done a tummy tuck and lipo on? Thank you for your question and congratulations on your weight loss! There are options for you as you continue on this lifestyle change to get healthier. I tell patients that for an elective cosmetic procedure you want to reach your desired goal weight and remain stable there for several months. This allows your skin to maximally respond to your weight loss and will considerably reduce your risk of surgery. It also ensures that your results will be long-term. If you have lost enough weight that you have a large overhanging apron of skin and fat that is causing stomach/groin issues: rashes, ulcers, infections, etc than you may be a candidate for a panniculectomy, a procedure that removes this extra skin and fat. It is not a cosmetic procedure and does not remove much weight, but once you are healed it may allow you to continue your exercising to continue to lose weight. Your BMI is currently over 45, and because of possible risk factors, I would like to see you get to around 35 before pursuing surgery. That would be around the 250 lb mark. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who can hep you navigate this process
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May 19, 2015
Answer: What is the heaviest person you've ever done a tummy tuck and lipo on? Thank you for your question and congratulations on your weight loss! There are options for you as you continue on this lifestyle change to get healthier. I tell patients that for an elective cosmetic procedure you want to reach your desired goal weight and remain stable there for several months. This allows your skin to maximally respond to your weight loss and will considerably reduce your risk of surgery. It also ensures that your results will be long-term. If you have lost enough weight that you have a large overhanging apron of skin and fat that is causing stomach/groin issues: rashes, ulcers, infections, etc than you may be a candidate for a panniculectomy, a procedure that removes this extra skin and fat. It is not a cosmetic procedure and does not remove much weight, but once you are healed it may allow you to continue your exercising to continue to lose weight. Your BMI is currently over 45, and because of possible risk factors, I would like to see you get to around 35 before pursuing surgery. That would be around the 250 lb mark. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who can hep you navigate this process
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