I’m 35F and had my third and final baby boy last December. I then lost 50lbs in 8 months. As you can imagine, I have some loose skin on my abdomen. It’s honestly not terrible and is virtually while standing straight up. My stomach still looks flat from the side. When I bend over, however, I have a distinct “pouch” that hangs down. I’m wondering how much time I should allow for my skin to tighten up after weight loss before considering surgery? Thanks for answering my question!
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your inquiry! You have excess abdominal skin making you a great candidate for an Abdominoplasty procedure. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your inquiry! You have excess abdominal skin making you a great candidate for an Abdominoplasty procedure. We would love to see you in person and help you reach your goals. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon like myself and we can create a surgical plan for you!
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January 16, 2025
Answer: Liposuction Candidate Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for Liposuction. A tummy tuck address excess skin and fat of the abdominal area, while liposuction address the excess fat without the need to remove excess skin. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.
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January 16, 2025
Answer: Liposuction Candidate Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for Liposuction. A tummy tuck address excess skin and fat of the abdominal area, while liposuction address the excess fat without the need to remove excess skin. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.
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December 13, 2024
Answer: Great Candidate for Traditional Tummy Tuck You are a great candidate for a traditional tummy tuck. What you're seeing is the looseness of the tissues between your ab muscles with a bit of excess skin (diastasis recti). I would usually recommend at least 6 months, but more commonly, at least a year after having a child before having a tummy tuck, though longer may allow for more retraction of the skin. Don't forget about the enormous amount of work a child under 1 year old takes and decide whether recovery from a tummy tuck is something you want to undertake at the same time.
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December 13, 2024
Answer: Great Candidate for Traditional Tummy Tuck You are a great candidate for a traditional tummy tuck. What you're seeing is the looseness of the tissues between your ab muscles with a bit of excess skin (diastasis recti). I would usually recommend at least 6 months, but more commonly, at least a year after having a child before having a tummy tuck, though longer may allow for more retraction of the skin. Don't forget about the enormous amount of work a child under 1 year old takes and decide whether recovery from a tummy tuck is something you want to undertake at the same time.
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October 3, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck Whether you're eligible for a tummy tuck after weight loss depends on several factors:
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October 3, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck Whether you're eligible for a tummy tuck after weight loss depends on several factors:
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September 30, 2024
Answer: Consider waiting It can take a year or two for the mid-section to return as close as possible to its pre-pregnancy state. And since you’ve also lost weight in a short amount of time, you may find it takes a little longer. You mention that it’s “not terrible” so you may want consider waiting a year or so to see if your skin tightens back up.
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September 30, 2024
Answer: Consider waiting It can take a year or two for the mid-section to return as close as possible to its pre-pregnancy state. And since you’ve also lost weight in a short amount of time, you may find it takes a little longer. You mention that it’s “not terrible” so you may want consider waiting a year or so to see if your skin tightens back up.
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