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

December 15, 2014
Asked By:getfit2015 in Cornwall, PA

i am 5ft 3 and weigh 175lbs (12 stone 4lbs). i want to be at my best BEFORE i have a tummy tuck, how much weight would be good to loose first? its hard to know whats just skin and what is fat.

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February 25, 2017

Answer: The more ideal body weight before a tummy tuck the better results

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December 30, 2014

Answer: Tummy tuck

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December 30, 2014

Answer: Tummy tuck

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December 17, 2014

Answer: Weight loss is not absolutely necessary before abdominplasty.

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December 17, 2014

Answer: Weight loss is not absolutely necessary before abdominplasty.

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May 24, 2017

Answer: Weight loss before tummy tuck

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