How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

July 27, 2008
Asked By:Debating in tampa

How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?

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December 19, 2017

Answer: Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck.

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Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 19, 2017

Answer: Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck.

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Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2011

Answer: Tummy tuck is a contouring surgery, not a weight loss surgery

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Joseph Michaels, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 12, 2011

Answer: Tummy tuck is a contouring surgery, not a weight loss surgery

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Joseph Michaels, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 8, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss surgery

Bryson G. Richards, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 8, 2018

Answer: Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss surgery

Bryson G. Richards, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 4, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty weight loss

Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 4, 2018

Answer: Abdominoplasty weight loss

Daniel Butz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2017

Answer: Weight loss post tummy tuck

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon
September 11, 2017

Answer: Weight loss post tummy tuck

Ellis Choy, FRACS(Plast)Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2025

Answer: Not designed for weight loss

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2025

Answer: Not designed for weight loss

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon

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