My PS recommend regular tummy tuck with no muscle repair because I’m 22 and plan on having kids in the future (around 28+). would I be okay without MR? And do I need to lose more weight/is this more fat than loose skin? 5’3 155 pounds. Thanks in advance
Answer: Do You Need to Lose More Weight Before Your Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question regarding if you need to lose more weight before your tummy tuck. I always recommend that my patients lose as much weight as they can, then when they plateau out for 3 months, that's the best time for their tummy tuck. By examining your photos, I see you have a small frame underneath your skin. Muscle repair would greatly benefit you and allow your plastic surgeon to instantly take 2-4 inches off your waistline. I've had over twenty patients get muscle repair and then have children within the next 5 years. They all did great, and their babies were fine. I recommend you get the muscle repair. If you were going to have a child within the next year, I wouldn't suggest muscle repair or even a tummy tuck.
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Answer: Do You Need to Lose More Weight Before Your Tummy Tuck? Thank you for your question regarding if you need to lose more weight before your tummy tuck. I always recommend that my patients lose as much weight as they can, then when they plateau out for 3 months, that's the best time for their tummy tuck. By examining your photos, I see you have a small frame underneath your skin. Muscle repair would greatly benefit you and allow your plastic surgeon to instantly take 2-4 inches off your waistline. I've had over twenty patients get muscle repair and then have children within the next 5 years. They all did great, and their babies were fine. I recommend you get the muscle repair. If you were going to have a child within the next year, I wouldn't suggest muscle repair or even a tummy tuck.
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June 6, 2022
Answer: Tummy Tuck Hello and thank you for your question.
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June 6, 2022
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Do I need to lose more weight before my tummy tuck? Hello and thank you for your question.
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Do I need to lose more weight before my tummy tuck? Hello and thank you for your question.
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March 29, 2022
Answer: Considering options You should not need muscle repair if you have not yet had children. Be advised you may need to have your tummy tuck revised once you have finished your family. Based on the information provided you can proceed with surgery without the need for weight loss. However if you intend to lose weight it is better to do so prior to surgery so that your surgeon can maximize your results.
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March 29, 2022
Answer: Considering options You should not need muscle repair if you have not yet had children. Be advised you may need to have your tummy tuck revised once you have finished your family. Based on the information provided you can proceed with surgery without the need for weight loss. However if you intend to lose weight it is better to do so prior to surgery so that your surgeon can maximize your results.
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March 28, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck If you are planning future pregnancies then your tummy tuck may be damaged and you may want to wait until you are done having children. You do have hanging skin and a tummy tuck will get rid of this.
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March 28, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck If you are planning future pregnancies then your tummy tuck may be damaged and you may want to wait until you are done having children. You do have hanging skin and a tummy tuck will get rid of this.
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