I'm overweight still but lost 60 lbs. I have a belly hang. Can a tummy tuck help? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to be within 10 - 15 pounds of your ideal body weight prior to surgery for optimal results. Once you have lost some additional weight, please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in body contouring for an in-person examination. Ask to see a lot of before and after pictures of their work to understand what can be achieved. Hope this helps and good luck.

I appreciate
your question.Best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results.

The best way
to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a
board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative
plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you very much for this interesting and important question.Trying to lose weight before a surgical procedure its a very delicate matter, since in many cases a restrictive diet can cause problems, such as anemia, electrolyte disturbances, decreased protein, etc ... retarding the healing process and damaging the surgery.For these reasons, if your purpose is to lose weight, i recommend you have a BMI less or equal to 30. In this regard, you must to have a support with a nutritionist, so you can achieve the desired goal, in the most healthy way, without incressing complications risks in the plastic surgery to perform.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Congratulations on your weight loss. Having a tummy tuck before reaching your goal weight or finished having children is not advised. However, removing just the excess skin can be done to help with your issues of your "belly hang" then when you have reached a comfortable weight that you feel you can maintain would be the time to get a tummy tuck. Be sure to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will be able to evaluate you and give you your options. Good luck.

I support your desire for improvement. Your photo is not that helpful. I would recommend a thorough consultation with an experienced Board Certified PS including physical exam, which will allow the PS to give you the best recommendation. It's not totally out of the question to perform a major Abdominoplasty on patients in your situation. Generally speaking, weight loss and lifestyle recommitment are preferable prior to embarking on the surgical path. Hope this helps

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your impressive weight loss.  Though in most instances it is best to continue your weight loss until reaching your goal weight there are options at improving your current appearance in the hopes of minimizing the secondary negative effects that can take place with loose skin.  A tummy tuck with liposuction would not be advisable but a smaller procedure called a panniculectomy may be.  This involves removing only the lower abdominal apron of skin and adipose tissue causing your rashes and infections without moving your navel or stretching your upper abdominal skin.  See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation.  

Congratulations on losing so much weight! Ideally, your BMI should be under 34 and "ideal" result. Having a BMI under 30 makes the results better, more reliable, and safer. So, ideally, there is a bit more to go yet. If you have a procedure done now, and continue to lose weight, the skin will continue to deflate and hang, compromising your results. My recommendation is to continue with your admirable weight loss, and then, when your weight has stabilized, proceed with the surgery.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

If you are healthy and want a modified cosmetic abdominoplasty the a 2 hour operation will do the trick. You may need to have more surgery in the future if you lose more weight. Of course there are risks and complications you need to be ok with accepting. Good Luck!

Thank you for your question.Unfortuantley there are no clinical pictures to examine. A tummy tuck is an operation that removes excess skin, fat, and tightens muscle. I invented the Malibu tummy tuck. This is an operation that gives a more natural tummy and belly button when compared to traditional techniques. In addition recovery of post op discomfort is significantly less and recovery is quicker when compared to traditional techniques.For more information please see the attached video. We offer complimentary consults as well. (813) 872-2696. I hope you find this information useful. 

Since you did not give out your height I arbitrarily gave you a height of 5foot 7 inches which with a weight of 280 pounds translates to a BMI of nearly 44. (A BMI of 30 to 40 qualifies as Obese while over>40 qualifies as Morbidly obese.Morbid Obesity is a true medical disease associated with MUCH more than disfigurement. It is associated with high blood pressure, Diabetes, destruction of the knees, hips and spine a swell as with a much higher incidence of heart disease, stroke and psychiatric conditions.When it comes to Body Contouring, the BEST results with the lowest complication rates are seen in people with BMIs of 27 and lower. It has been proven repeatedly that performing these opersatons on women with BMIs of 30 and over result in mediocre to poor results with a much higher rate of complications.With a BMI of 44 you are NOT a good candidate for any cosmetic procedure except for possibly a lower tummy apron research ion, Panniculectomy, in which only the overhang is removed and nothing else is done. The operation is done purely for hygiene purposes to allow better cleaning and drying of the area. It is NOT a Tummy Tuck and will NOT give you the contour a well done Tummy Tuck could.The BEST option for you may be to have Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery which would largely reduce your weight and may improve any obesity co-morbidities. If you wish and your insurance allows, you could have a Panniculectomy.  Once you lost all the excess weight and the process stabilized for at least 6 months, then you may have a Full Tummy Tuck or aFleur de Lis Tummy Tuck which would greatly improve your appearance. Good LuckPeter Aldea MDMemphis, TN