How much weight to lose before Tummy Tuck? (photos)

The more ideal body weight you have before any elective cosmetic surgery (especially a tummy tuck) the better results you will have typically.  This is especially true for a tummy tuck as you will have less visceral fat if you are not overweight which will allow us to tighten up your abdominal wall more with permanent sutures to plicate the fascial layer of your abdominal muscles.  This will also allow us to remove more skin and not have to do as much liposuction of the abdomen and hips, which will result in more definition of your six packs.  The more liposuctioning you need, the more obese you are, the greater the chances for wound healing issues, DVTs (deep venous thrombosis) and Pulmonary embolisms.  From the looks of your pictures I think you should have a really nice result once you are more down to your goal weight.  You are very wise for wanting to lose some weight first to give yourself the best chance possible for the best and safest outcome.  Your PS will usually discuss with you what he/ she feels would be your ideal weight for the best possible outcome.  Best wishes.

You do not a pear to need to lose any weight before you have a tummy tuck.  You should have an excellent result.

It's not really necessary to achieve ideal body weight before abdominoplasty.  If you're heading there in a reasonable period of time, wait until the weight has been achieved. Otherwise, it's fine to go ahead.

There is no ideal weight for a tummy tuck procedure. The main thing is to make sure that you are at a long-term stable weight. If you're planning to lose weight in the future, then it's likely best to wait and tell you have reached the new weight to have a tummy tuck procedure.Additional weight loss will make it easier to remove excess skin, and allows your surgeon to tighten the abdominal wall further. Conversely, gaining weight after a tummy tuck procedure may stretch your skin and abdominal wall after they have been tightened.

It is best to be as close to your goal weight as possible prior to having a tummy tuck.  Usually within 5-10 pounds is what I suggest.  If, realistically, you don't think you will lose much more weight, then I say go ahead with surgery whenever you're ready to.  At your current weight, you will still see a nice change.  Good luck!

Thank you for your question.It is best to be at a stable weight that you can realistically maintain after surgery.  If you weight changes significantly, then this makes the results unpredictable.

To be sure, see two or more experienced,
board-certified Plastic Surgeons for a complete evaluation to make sure you are
a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.

I hope this helps.

You appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck.   I am not sure how necessary weight loss is given lack of fullness in the upper abdomen.   Liposuction of the sides and back would further refine the result.  Look at
reviews and before and after pictures as well as credentials to select
your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

While
there is no “perfect” weight you should reach before scheduling a tummy tuck,
you should have already reached your personal target weight and maintained it
steadily for several months before considering surgery. If you still want to
lose a significant amount of weight, I recommend focusing on diet and exercise
for a while and then revisiting the topic of body contouring surgery later on,
once you’re at or near your goal. From your photos, you look like you could be
a good candidate for surgery right now, dependent upon a physical examination.

Thanks for your question, I suggest to be closest to your ideal weight as possible, keep a healthy balanced diet before your procedure, all the weight you are able to loose with be beneficial to your outcome, take care and keep us posted with your recovery,Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon

The best weight at which to have a tummy tuck is the weight
that you can reasonably expect to achieve and maintain. Someone who is actively
losing weight should consider waiting until their target goal is achieved. I
normally prefer not to perform a tummy tuck on a person who is realistically
going to lose 20 or more pounds. Losing this much weight after a tummy tuck
will “deflate” the stomach skin and result in additional skin laxity that could
have been eliminated if they were closer to their goal. Ideally, you would also
maintain this lower weight indefinitely after the surgery so that you can enjoy
the benefits of a tummy tuck as much as possible. Nevertheless, it is important
to be realistic about what your final weight can/will be. I have also had a significant
number of patients who after an abdominoplasty went on to lose a noticeable
amount of additional weight. They were inspired by the surgical results and
motivated to lose additional weight and keep it off.

For the best results seek the consultation of a plastic surgeon certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery. They have a website listing all the
certified plastic surgeons. Members of the American Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery will all be board certified in plastic surgery and have
demonstrated an interest and competence in cosmetic plastic surgery as well.