If I lost 20lbs after my tummy tuck, will it effect my results?

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Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

I have had many patients lose up to 30 pounds after tummy tuck without affecting the results.  More than tI am not so sure.   Losing 20 pounds should not affect the result significantly.

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

It is very difficult to determine what the effective weight loss will be. It can be quite variable in different patients. I would recommend that you have a careful discussion about the matter with your plastic surgeon. I wish you the best. Dr. Gabbay.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. The positive or negative effect in the tummy tuck after losing weight depends on the way you loss them. If you do it slow maybe you will get just a little be of saggy skin but if you do it fast you probably will get a lot of sagging skin and will need a revision of tummy tuck. Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

By losing 20lb after a tummy tuck, the most probable is that you will look better, if you lose weight the fat in the inside of the abdominal cavity, that means you will have a smaller waist. Also it is important to consider the quality of your skin, if the skin has a good tone, that will not be a problem, if your skin tone is very lose, you may have just a little amount of extra skin that may require a revision to remove that excess of skin, but this is not common.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is impossible to predict exactly how your tummy tuck results will change with weight loss. Regardless, I would recommend that you achieve what you consider a healthy long-term weight most conducive to optimal quality/quantity of life. Deal with any subsequent breast changes if/when necessary. Best wishes.

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