After myomectomy over 2 years ago, I lost 40lbs through diet and exercise. Still have pooch in lower abdomen, will it ever go?

Hi. It would have been nice to have photos to go on. However, you will more than likely require a tummy tuck....regular or mini.I am certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have been performing tummy tucks in the Miami area for the past 29 years. I encourage you to look up the surgeon you eventually select and make sure they have years of experience in performing tummy tucks and liposuctions. Furthermore request to see before and after photos of previous patients by that doctor....not a clinic or surgery center. Do your homework......research and verify the doctor's credentials. Have they had problems with the Board of Medicine, disciplinary or otherwise. Any law suits? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations, If you have kids, even more so.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications. Miami is filled with mom and pop cosmetic surgery clinics offering bargain basement prices. Buyer beware. Now that you are a mom, every decision that you make whether directly or indirectly affects your kids. Research, research and then research some more.In our office we use TouchMD which is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up. I would encourage you to contact our office. Submit your photos and I'll work on them and give you an opinion to what is best in your case. I hope this information has been beneficial.

Congratulations on your weight loss and exercise regimen! Unfortunately, it sounds like you will need a little surgical help to achieve your final goal of a flat abdomen. Abdominoplasty is usually needed after major weight loss to correct stretched out skin and your previous scar can also be revised. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon

Congratulations on loosing weight through a healthy lifestyle! Unfortunately without photos- or the benefit of examining you - it's difficult to comment accurately re/what you'd benefit from. It sounds like your muscles might be stretched or separated which leads to the " pooch" formation. You might be a candidate for tummy tuck -- since your weight loss probably led to excess skin... Liposuction only addresses excess fat-- you might be candidate for that- but without examining you or at least seeing photos- it's a guess game..