Health conditions are hypothyroidism, fatty liver disease and celiac diseas - Tummy tuck surgery candidate?

This really depends on the patient and the opinion of the surgeon. While it is possible, your surgeon would have to determine whether it would be safe on you.

In my opinion, yes, this is doable in healthy, well-selected patients like you. Stable weight, non-smoker status, good fitness, and home support all work in your favor. Many post–weight loss patients safely combine a tummy tuck, breast lift, arm lift, and thigh lift with good results when s...

A tummy tuck is not designed to remove tattoos. It is designed to remove unwanted fat, tighten loose skin and repair abdominal muscle separation. Therefore, the amount of loose skin that can safely be removed would take precedence over the amount of tattoo that can be removed.

It is unlikely that you can cause any damage to the muscle repair after 15 months. A follow-up visit to your surgeon would be suggested for conformation.

Your photos suggest a mini tummy tuck or liposuction alone would be inadequate. A more standard tummy appears indicated. This can be confirmed during a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Thank you for this question, which comes up frequently in my office. In all the years of performing complex lipoabdominoplasties, I never found results would be compromised if lymphatic massages are not performed after the procedure. It is thought to help with swelling, but every patient is...