I have already lost 3 stone after having my 4th and final child just over a year ago and i am still wanting to lose more but im thinking of a tummy tuck to get rid of my overhanging tummy. It would make it so much more easier for me to exercise without this constant floppy 'rubber ring' around me! As well as boost my confidence. I am 28, 5ft5 and currently 13stone. I have been sterilised so theres no worries of me putting my weight back on due to pregnancies. Would i be a candidate?
November 30, 2012
Answer: Weight Loss Before Tummy Tuck?
I ask patients to achieve (if at all possible) their long-term stable weight before undergoing any type of body contouring surgery. I generally do not ask patients to achieve a specific weight; rather I asked that they achieve a weight where they feel “comfortable” for the long-term. In other words, my hope is that patients do not experience significant weight fluctuation after undergoing the body contouringprocedure.
Achieving the patient's long-term stable weight will increase the safety of the procedure and decrease the chances that revisionary surgery will be necessary ( if he/she loses weight after having had the operation performed).
Obviously, every patient's situation is different and the weight at which they feel comfortable may differ significantly.
Occasionally, there are patients who reach a “plateau” and undergo tummy tuck surgery ( even though they are not at their long-term stable weight) to allow for an improved ability to exercise ( and continue on the weight loss journey).
I hope this helps.
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November 30, 2012
Answer: Weight Loss Before Tummy Tuck?
I ask patients to achieve (if at all possible) their long-term stable weight before undergoing any type of body contouring surgery. I generally do not ask patients to achieve a specific weight; rather I asked that they achieve a weight where they feel “comfortable” for the long-term. In other words, my hope is that patients do not experience significant weight fluctuation after undergoing the body contouringprocedure.
Achieving the patient's long-term stable weight will increase the safety of the procedure and decrease the chances that revisionary surgery will be necessary ( if he/she loses weight after having had the operation performed).
Obviously, every patient's situation is different and the weight at which they feel comfortable may differ significantly.
Occasionally, there are patients who reach a “plateau” and undergo tummy tuck surgery ( even though they are not at their long-term stable weight) to allow for an improved ability to exercise ( and continue on the weight loss journey).
I hope this helps.
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December 4, 2012
Answer: Tummy Tuck at my Current Weight?
If the amount of weight you anticipate losing is considerable--more than 25 pounds, you might risk needing another TT if you do one now.
The procedure will have fewer risks and provide a better outcome if you do this at a weight closer to 150, which would put you at a high end of normal body mass index of 25.
Keep up the good work! Thanks for your question, best wishes.
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December 4, 2012
Answer: Tummy Tuck at my Current Weight?
If the amount of weight you anticipate losing is considerable--more than 25 pounds, you might risk needing another TT if you do one now.
The procedure will have fewer risks and provide a better outcome if you do this at a weight closer to 150, which would put you at a high end of normal body mass index of 25.
Keep up the good work! Thanks for your question, best wishes.
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