What happens if you lose weight after having a tummy tuck?

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Everyone always asks about weight gain after tummy tuck. I am interested to know what happens with weight loss after tummy tuck.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Large amounts of weight loss could cause excess skin to develop. When considering anybody contouring procedure, it's best to be at your goal weight prior to surgery. This gives you the best chance of having long-lasting results.

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

Weight loss or weight gain can compromise the results of surgery, sometimes quite significantly.Patients should be at a stable weight before having surgery.However in patients who do lose weight after a procedure, the surgery can often be revised if necessary too achieve a better result.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Losing weight after a tummy tuck is not necessarily an issue unless you are losing so much as to require another tummy tuck.

Daniel B. Kim, MD · Answer

Thank you for reaching out! Most surgeons will ask their patients to be within 10 pounds of their "goal weight" because a large weight loss after a tummy tuck can possibly alter the results. It is best to be at a stable weight so you can enjoy your post op results! Best of luck. Dr. Kim

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

to your appearances but if the weight is considerable, then you run some risk for lax skin on your tummy and elsewhere that you may need to have excised if you don't want it.

What happens if you lose weight after having a tummy tuck?

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Answer: Weight Loss Post TT

Answer: Weight Loss Post TT

Answer: Losing reasonable amounts of weight after contouring procedures is only beneficial

Answer: Losing reasonable amounts of weight after contouring procedures is only beneficial

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What happens if you lose weight after having a tummy tuck?

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Answer: Weight Loss Post TT

Answer: Weight Loss Post TT

Answer: Losing reasonable amounts of weight after contouring procedures is only beneficial

Answer: Losing reasonable amounts of weight after contouring procedures is only beneficial

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