I’ve lost about 200 pounds so far and my weight loss has seemed to level out.When I move my stomach, I can “stretch” the skin and move it around, but it seems to be thick compared to other people who have loose skin on their abdomen. I’m currently 178 pounds at 5’8”. I’ve been taking Semaglutide for weight loss as well as intermittent fasting and going to the gym 5x a week. Do I still have significant fat that I can lose or is it skin? Can I get good results without a FDL based on my body?
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November 25, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos. Congratulations on your weight loss! From your photos, you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck (below bikini line/horizontal not FDL scar) with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, lift your pubic mons area and accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with high weight loss patients to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck! Dhaval Patel MD Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon South Barrington Oakbrook Terrace Orland Park
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November 25, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck with Liposuction Thank you for your questions and photos. Congratulations on your weight loss! From your photos, you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck (below bikini line/horizontal not FDL scar) with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, lift your pubic mons area and accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with high weight loss patients to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck! Dhaval Patel MD Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon South Barrington Oakbrook Terrace Orland Park
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November 5, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck "Congratulations on your incredible weight loss journey! With the amount of weight you've lost, and your pictures, it's common to have both excess skin and some remaining fat. The Fleur de Lis tummy tuck might indeed be a great option for you, as it's specifically designed to help with the kind of excess skin that results from such significant weight loss. You may need to extend the tummy tuck incision completely around your lower back in what is called a circumferential tummy tuck or lower body lift. That procedure also has the benefit to elevate your outer thighs and buttock. There is a visible back bra roll which extended into the upper abdomen and will remain after these procedures unless you add an additional procedure such as an upper body lift with a partial reverse tummy tuck as a second stage surgery. There may be additional procedures down the road such as a breast lift, arm lift, and/or thigh lift to completely remove all of the residual excess skin. These are all powerful and transformative procedures that can offer you great results. As you consider your options, research out several board-certified plastic surgeons, look at their before and afters and reviews on cases like yours to make sure they have a vast experience treating patients for body contouring after massive weight loss. Ultimately, a personal consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will provide the best guidance for your individual case. Good luck continuing your journey!!
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November 5, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck "Congratulations on your incredible weight loss journey! With the amount of weight you've lost, and your pictures, it's common to have both excess skin and some remaining fat. The Fleur de Lis tummy tuck might indeed be a great option for you, as it's specifically designed to help with the kind of excess skin that results from such significant weight loss. You may need to extend the tummy tuck incision completely around your lower back in what is called a circumferential tummy tuck or lower body lift. That procedure also has the benefit to elevate your outer thighs and buttock. There is a visible back bra roll which extended into the upper abdomen and will remain after these procedures unless you add an additional procedure such as an upper body lift with a partial reverse tummy tuck as a second stage surgery. There may be additional procedures down the road such as a breast lift, arm lift, and/or thigh lift to completely remove all of the residual excess skin. These are all powerful and transformative procedures that can offer you great results. As you consider your options, research out several board-certified plastic surgeons, look at their before and afters and reviews on cases like yours to make sure they have a vast experience treating patients for body contouring after massive weight loss. Ultimately, a personal consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will provide the best guidance for your individual case. Good luck continuing your journey!!
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October 31, 2023
Answer: Extended tummy tuck Yes, in your case an extended tummy tuck with a vertical extension would address the skin laxity. There is too much lax skin in the upper abdomen to avoid the vertical extension.
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October 31, 2023
Answer: Extended tummy tuck Yes, in your case an extended tummy tuck with a vertical extension would address the skin laxity. There is too much lax skin in the upper abdomen to avoid the vertical extension.
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Breast lift and circumferential body lift The need for a fleur de lis tummy tuck is based on the circumferential width of your abdomen above the umbilicus. However, this can be changed by a breast lift, which will lift the breasts higher and pull up the skin from the upper abdomen and some of the side skin, as well as a circumferential body lift. You may not need a fleur de lis but it is a possibility.
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Breast lift and circumferential body lift The need for a fleur de lis tummy tuck is based on the circumferential width of your abdomen above the umbilicus. However, this can be changed by a breast lift, which will lift the breasts higher and pull up the skin from the upper abdomen and some of the side skin, as well as a circumferential body lift. You may not need a fleur de lis but it is a possibility.
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