How much does the extra skin weigh? (photos)

Good Morning!Looking at your photos you would be a great candidate for an abdomnoplasty, and your question about skin weight is a common one.  People are always so suprised when I tell them how much the skin excised weighs because it does not sound like very much- I would estimate yours being about 3 pounds.  Please remember however that losing three pounds in one isolated spot is a lot different than losing three pounds over the entire body- it is a much more drastic change.  Also remember that if you are seeing a surgeon that does liposuction with the abdominoplasty you will be losing weight by fat loss as well.I hope this helps

The extra skin does not usually weigh that much.  It typically weighs between 3 and 8 pounds.  Of course some patients have larger pieces of skin removed, but on average, I would guess you would have a 3 pound piece of skin removed.

While the excess skin and fat removed may only weigh a few pounds, it will look as though you have lost much more.  Even measurements can be deceiving, so I rarely tell patients what their new dress size will be.The best way to judge the way you might look is to look at other photos of patients who look like you !BestDr L

You appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck. The removed tissue may be 5 lbs or so.  Look at
reviews and before and after pictures as well as credentials to select
your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Although you will look like you lost a lot of weight after your tummy tuck , the actual weight is much less than one would expect…..on you 4 to 6 pounds at most. But do not focus on that as the results will be amazing on your body.

Skin is not a heavy part of our anatomy, otherwise we would collapse.Don't expect losing more than 800grs. or 2 lbs

It's impossible to tell from a picture or even from an exam how much the extra skin will weigh.  However, with a full tummy tuck, you are likely to have several pounds removed especially if adjunct liposuction is done.  Take care and good luck.

It's hard to say how much the skin removed would weigh. It would probably be just a couple of pounds at most.

Skin and fat does not weigh much, especially fat.  That's why fat floats to the surface.  And that's why you should not expect to lose much weight after either liposuction or a tummy tuck.  Best wishes.

Thank you for your question.In general, patients who undergo tummy tuck surgery may lose 3-5 pounds.   I do not perform this procedure for weight loss but rather for body contouring purposes.Most patients who have the tummy tuck procedure are so pleased with their new look that they start exercising more and eating more healthy and therefore may lose weight.I hope this helps.Best Wishes.