Are tummy tucks/lipo a good option for “plus-size” women? (Photos)

Based on your limited photos, but without an in person physical examination, you appear to eventually be anatomically a candidate for a full tummy tuck and liposuction of selective areas. It would depend on your anatomical findings, motivation, realistic expectations, and whether you are finished having children. An abdominoplasty should be delayed until you are within 10 pounds of your ideal, have a BMI less than 30, and have finished all of your pregnancies. Lesser procedures will not produce a good cosmetic result in a patient with your anatomy. 


If a member of my family underwent a tummy tuck, it would be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) . If you are serious about undergoing these procedures, you should have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon having those credentials, who will fully explain what is entailed in the procedures, including both the positives and potential problems. You should be complimented on the fact that you are seeking valid information before jumping into any procedure. 

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

You can certainly have a tummy tuck and lipo done. The ideal would be to lose weight before surgery. More importantly, however, you must be careful not to gain weight after the surgery. It’s quite easy to put weight back on.