How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?
Answer: Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck operation addresses loose (droopy) skin, extra fat, and rectus muscles that have been pulled apart, (usually with pregnancy). We take off a substanital amount of tissue, but it does not weigh that much when placed on the scale. Remember bone and muscle weigh more than fat and skin. It will look like more "weight" was dropped by the patient as they will get into their clothes better and have a trimmer shape.
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Answer: Not that much weight loss after a tummy tuck. The tummy tuck operation addresses loose (droopy) skin, extra fat, and rectus muscles that have been pulled apart, (usually with pregnancy). We take off a substanital amount of tissue, but it does not weigh that much when placed on the scale. Remember bone and muscle weigh more than fat and skin. It will look like more "weight" was dropped by the patient as they will get into their clothes better and have a trimmer shape.
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Answer: Not designed for weight loss A tummy tuck is not designed for weight loss. While loose skin and fat are removed, the amount may not make a significant impact on your weight but will make a significant impact on your appearance since your mid-section will be smoother and more contoured.
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Answer: Not designed for weight loss A tummy tuck is not designed for weight loss. While loose skin and fat are removed, the amount may not make a significant impact on your weight but will make a significant impact on your appearance since your mid-section will be smoother and more contoured.
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December 25, 2020
Answer: How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery? A tummy tuck procedure should give a good reduction in waist , it also gives reduction in weight from excision of skin and subcutaneous fat, i do some liposuction to flanks adding to weight loss. Most patients lose between 0.5 to 1.5 kg in weight of excised tissue but this depends on patient excess skin. Generally excess skin from belly button to lower abdomen crease is taken out in the surgery. A consultation with consultant plastic surgeon will give you an idea of skin that can be excised during the procedure.
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December 25, 2020
Answer: How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery? A tummy tuck procedure should give a good reduction in waist , it also gives reduction in weight from excision of skin and subcutaneous fat, i do some liposuction to flanks adding to weight loss. Most patients lose between 0.5 to 1.5 kg in weight of excised tissue but this depends on patient excess skin. Generally excess skin from belly button to lower abdomen crease is taken out in the surgery. A consultation with consultant plastic surgeon will give you an idea of skin that can be excised during the procedure.
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July 20, 2020
Answer: How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery? Tummy tuck surgery is not a surgery for weight loss although patients will experience some weight lose with the removal of excess skin however it is a surgery for contouring and reshaping. This will lead to losing inches off your waist and reshaping the area but not shedding kilograms.
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July 20, 2020
Answer: How much weight can I lose from tummy tuck surgery? Tummy tuck surgery is not a surgery for weight loss although patients will experience some weight lose with the removal of excess skin however it is a surgery for contouring and reshaping. This will lead to losing inches off your waist and reshaping the area but not shedding kilograms.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Thank you for the question. In general, patients often lose many inches and go down several sizes, but typically do not lose much weight as a result of a tummy tuck. Most of my patients report a weight loss of less than five pounds, but the real difference is in their size and contour. It is advisable to perform a tummy tuck when you have reached a more ideal weight. The reason for this several. First, sometimes performing a tummy tuck and liposuction will have suboptimal result if the abdominal girth is wide. Second, if you do lose more weight in the future, the result of the tummy tuck will be inadequate since more skin will sag. Have an experienced plastic surgeon assess you since everyone is different and give you a recommendation. If weight loss is an issue, there are many medically guided weight loss programs.
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June 24, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Thank you for the question. In general, patients often lose many inches and go down several sizes, but typically do not lose much weight as a result of a tummy tuck. Most of my patients report a weight loss of less than five pounds, but the real difference is in their size and contour. It is advisable to perform a tummy tuck when you have reached a more ideal weight. The reason for this several. First, sometimes performing a tummy tuck and liposuction will have suboptimal result if the abdominal girth is wide. Second, if you do lose more weight in the future, the result of the tummy tuck will be inadequate since more skin will sag. Have an experienced plastic surgeon assess you since everyone is different and give you a recommendation. If weight loss is an issue, there are many medically guided weight loss programs.
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