Could my Tummy Tuck be the cause of my oily hair and skin?

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I had surgery Dec 11th. The doc removed 5 lbs of excess skin and I have lost 16 more. Could the fast weight loss or surgery cause oily hair and acne? This just stared within the last couple of weeks and I'm sure what is going on. I have changed shampoos to balance the ph, I also use murad face wash. Just wondering if the weight loss or surgery could be contributing to this?

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

Ordinarily I wouldn't think that the tummy tuck is related to your skin changes. However if there has been an extreme loss of weight, perhaps your levels of hormones circulating have changed. Fat in the body participates in some of the metabolism of estrogen. This would be best addressed by either a dermatologist or internist. Good luck.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

or hair and if you're having trouble with this, see your dermatologist for further investigation into the 'why' this is happening.

Gordon Lewis, MD · Answer

I do not think the tummy tuck could be a cause of your oily skin.  I have never heard this association.  If this persists, I would suggest that you should talk to a dermatologist and get their opinion.

James Nachbar, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery and weight loss.  Of course, immediately after surgery may not always be the best time to lose a lot of weight -- your body needs nutrients to heal.  But, it's been almost four months, and I assume you are working with your surgeon to be sure your nutrition is good.I suppose it is possible that some dietary changes you have implemented to help your weight loss could be the cause, but the Tummy Tuck itself is not likely to be.If you are having trouble managing this, and your surgeon doesn't have any other suggestions, I would consider going to a dermatologist to help figure this out (or at least to help treat it).Good luck!

Could my Tummy Tuck be the cause of my oily hair and skin?

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