Will 25 lbs of weight loss effect my tummy tuck results? Making my stomach saggy again?

Yes. It is always advisable to be at a maintainable goal weight prior to surgery in order to insure the best possible results. My best,Dr. Sheila Nazarian@drsheilanazarian on Instagram

It's a good question. It's difficult to determine how 25 pounds of weight loss will affect your results. The most conservative thing to do to make your results predictable and long-lasting, is to lose the weight prior to undergoing surgery. You wouldn't have to lose all of the weight before surgery, but getting closer to your goal weight would help.

Hello,A full examination would be necessary to determine this specifically for you, but in general this is not usually a problem. Best of luck on your weight loss!

Thank you for your question and photos. I believe it is best to be within 5-10 pounds of your ideal body weight BEFORE SURGERY for optimal results. Also, make sure you are finished having children prior to tummy tuck surgery as pregnancy will adversely effect your results. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination who specializes in body contouring. Ask to see before and after pictures of their work. Hope this helps and good luck!

There is a risk that if you lose a significant amount of weight after a tummy tuck that you could lose some of the tightening effect of the procedure. But not necessarily in all cases. I have a patient that lost 30 lbs after her abdominoplasty and her skin retracted quite well and she looks great. It is typically my recommendation to lose as much weight as possible before the surgery to lower your risk of having unwanted loose skin. But there are always exceptions to rules. I would be most concerned if you have thin skin and or significant stretch marks. The quality of your skin is probably the biggest factor in how you will respond to your weight loss.

Typically, I recommend to my patients
to be at a maintainable weight before their surgery. If patients experience significant
weight loss or gain post-op, there is often discrepancy that alters the lasting
results of their procedure. In your case, I recommend visiting your
board-certified surgeon to discuss how your goal weight can be achieved without
ruining your tummy tuck.

If you are planning on losing weight, make sure it is a healthy weight for your height and build and ideally, you should be at or near your final goal weight prior to your tummy tuck. First, it will be easier to lose weight before because you will have several weeks after your tummy tuck when you cannot do regular and full-out exercises. Also, you want to make sure you are not nutritionally depleted during your healing process to reduce your chances of complication. Finally, your surgeon will be able to remove just the right amount of excess skin at your goal weight to achieve a safe and pleasing result. That being said, you should be evaluated in person by a plastic surgeon so that he or she can work together with your nutritional and aesthetic goals to get you a healthy and optimal result. Congratulations on taking the initiative and good luck!

Most plastic surgeons suggest that you finish
having children, get your weight within 10 pounds of your ideal weight and
have a BMI less than 30 before undergoing an abdominoplasty with repair of the stretched out abdominal
muscles and liposuction of selective areas, in order to achieve the best long
term cosmetic result with the least potential complications.
Following the advice of anyone who would presume
to tell youwhat to do based on two dimensional photos without taking a
full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone,
discussing your desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons
of each option would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that
you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her
advice.The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ASAPS). If you live outside of the United States, the surgeon should
ideally be a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
(ISAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California.

Thanks for your question.It is difficult to predict how your body will change with weight loss.  It will depend on your body and history - pregnancy, weight fluctuation, and genetics. After weight loss, your skin may retract down well or you may experience excess, loose skin.It would be best to reach your stable, goal weight prior to tummy tuck.Best regards.

Thank you for your question.I usually recommend getting as close as you can to your goal weight prior to surgery.  You will typically get a more lasting result, and more of the excess skin can be excised.  Your exam will be helpful in determining the benefit of losing those additional pounds.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon near you who makes you feel comfortable.Best regards,Spencer Eagan M.D.Kansas City, KS