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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February 12, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck is a contouring surgery, not a weight loss surgery
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February 12, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck is a contouring surgery, not a weight loss surgery
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May 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss surgery Everyone is different. Most commonly, only a few pounds is removed after a tummy tuck. Occasionally, larger amounts of tissue can be removed in select circumstances. I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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May 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck surgery is not a weight loss surgery Everyone is different. Most commonly, only a few pounds is removed after a tummy tuck. Occasionally, larger amounts of tissue can be removed in select circumstances. I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards
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May 4, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty weight loss Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss procedure. The amount of actual fat/skin that is removed varies from patient to patient but the average is probably around 5 lbs. There is typically a significant improvement in abdominal contour and waist size. And many patients that have a severe diastasis are able to be more active afterwards and can improve their ability to lose additional weight if desired.
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May 4, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty weight loss Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss procedure. The amount of actual fat/skin that is removed varies from patient to patient but the average is probably around 5 lbs. There is typically a significant improvement in abdominal contour and waist size. And many patients that have a severe diastasis are able to be more active afterwards and can improve their ability to lose additional weight if desired.
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Weight loss post tummy tuck Hi there,
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September 11, 2017
Answer: Weight loss post tummy tuck Hi there,
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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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