A specialist has said i will most likely need a tummy tuck to repair muscle separation. (I'm getting a ct scan this week to confirm if it's that) I was under the impression that is done when someone has lost a lot of weight. I'm currently obese but do plan on loosing weight. So what exactly is involved if this happens while I'm still obese?
Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? It is best to get to at least a BMI of 35 to help reduce risks associated with surgery. A BMI of 30 would be better.
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Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? It is best to get to at least a BMI of 35 to help reduce risks associated with surgery. A BMI of 30 would be better.
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March 14, 2017
Answer: Obese patient seeking tummy tuck I would recommend that you lose weight if you are obese and considering a tummy tuck. Almost all risks increase substantially if you are obese when you have your surgery. That includes having the muscle separation recur following your surgery. You would be much better off losing weight first through diet and exercise. Good luck.
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March 14, 2017
Answer: Obese patient seeking tummy tuck I would recommend that you lose weight if you are obese and considering a tummy tuck. Almost all risks increase substantially if you are obese when you have your surgery. That includes having the muscle separation recur following your surgery. You would be much better off losing weight first through diet and exercise. Good luck.
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March 14, 2017
Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? Thank you for sharing your question. Typically a muscle tightening is performed at the time of a tummy tuck to help obtain a flatter stomach appearance. There is no reason to repair any muscle separation until you have lost weight and lowered your risks of surgery. If however the muscle separation is a hernia, this may require a repair depending on your current symptoms. Even in cases of a hernia it is wise to lose weight first (if possible) before repair as it will minimize your risk of recurrence. Hope this helps.
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March 14, 2017
Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? Thank you for sharing your question. Typically a muscle tightening is performed at the time of a tummy tuck to help obtain a flatter stomach appearance. There is no reason to repair any muscle separation until you have lost weight and lowered your risks of surgery. If however the muscle separation is a hernia, this may require a repair depending on your current symptoms. Even in cases of a hernia it is wise to lose weight first (if possible) before repair as it will minimize your risk of recurrence. Hope this helps.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? Thank you for the question.
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March 13, 2017
Answer: What is involved if obese and get a Tummy Tuck for muscle separation? Thank you for the question.
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March 16, 2017
Answer: Obese and tummy tuck For safety reasons, you should lose weight and get your BMI below 30 before surgery. Good science shows you have a much higher complication rate at this weight or above. Also, for cosmetic reasons, you should lose weight and get your BMI below 30. You will NEVER get a flat belly at a BMI over 30 because at this weight you still have fat deposits inside of your belly that aren't touched with a tummy tuck. In the end you will have had all this increased risk surgery and still end up with a round belly.
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March 16, 2017
Answer: Obese and tummy tuck For safety reasons, you should lose weight and get your BMI below 30 before surgery. Good science shows you have a much higher complication rate at this weight or above. Also, for cosmetic reasons, you should lose weight and get your BMI below 30. You will NEVER get a flat belly at a BMI over 30 because at this weight you still have fat deposits inside of your belly that aren't touched with a tummy tuck. In the end you will have had all this increased risk surgery and still end up with a round belly.
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