I have lost 92 pounds in 13 months with diet and exercise and am 35 pounds away from my goal weight. My lower tummy is awful! I've had three kids and three csections, and my lower belly swings and hangs low. I can roll it up like a yoga mat. I'm planning on a tummy tuck and Lipo - my question is, how close to my goal weight should I be before I get the plastic surgery ball rolling?
September 29, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for a tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your weight loss thus far. You should be very proud of this significant accomplishment. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve (as close as possible) to your long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Ask to see lots of examples of their work, communicate your goals carefully, and prepare for a significant operation (with a significant recovery period, both from the physical and often "emotional" standpoints, often underestimated by patients). Best wishes.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: How close to goal weight should I be for a tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and congratulations on your weight loss thus far. You should be very proud of this significant accomplishment. Generally speaking, it is always best to achieve (as close as possible) to your long-term stable weight prior to proceeding with body contouring surgery. Doing so, will increase the safety of the operation, will likely improve the outcome of the operation, and will decrease chances that additional surgery will become necessary subsequently. In my practice, I do not ask specific patients to achieve a specific weight prior to proceeding with tummy tuck surgery. I simply ask patients to achieve a long-term stable weight where he/she feels comfortable and does not expect significant fluctuation postoperatively. Seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons will be your next/best step. Ask to see lots of examples of their work, communicate your goals carefully, and prepare for a significant operation (with a significant recovery period, both from the physical and often "emotional" standpoints, often underestimated by patients). Best wishes.
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Answer: Reach a Consistent Weight Ideally, tummy tuck patients are within a few pounds of their goal weight. If you're continuing to consistently lose weight, I would recommend postponing the tummy tuck until you're nearing that target. However, as most of us know, losing those last few pounds can be quite difficult. You may want to revisit your goal and move forward with the tummy tuck once you've reached a weight that's comfortable to maintain. Most importantly, be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is an experienced body contouring specialist.
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Answer: Reach a Consistent Weight Ideally, tummy tuck patients are within a few pounds of their goal weight. If you're continuing to consistently lose weight, I would recommend postponing the tummy tuck until you're nearing that target. However, as most of us know, losing those last few pounds can be quite difficult. You may want to revisit your goal and move forward with the tummy tuck once you've reached a weight that's comfortable to maintain. Most importantly, be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is an experienced body contouring specialist.
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