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

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.