I'm Ready to Get my Body Back in Shape and Have a Few Surgeries Done to Achieve my Desired End Result? (photo)

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I Just Got my Tubes Tied. What do I need to have done? I'm going to spend 5 months at the gym and lose 12 lbs. I figure I will need a tummy tuck and lipo on my flanks. I would also like to have lipo on my thighs but I'm concerned about draping skin. I've never been able to lose the fat above my knee or in the top of the inner thigh. I'm 5'4" and currently 129 lbs. I have 3 children ages 16, 12 and 20 months.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

It is common to consider a tummy tuck after pregnancy.  You are correct that the first place to start is diet and exercise.  You will likely have extra skin remaining in your abdomen and also probably a muscle separation.  Once your diet and exercise plan is complete you may consider a tummy tuck, lipo, and even fat injections.  Good luck!

B. Kalantarian, MD · Answer

As you already know, diet and exercise would be your first option.  Once you have reach your desired traget weight or 80% of your target weight, a consultation with a plastic surgeon would be required to determine what exactly needs to be done. However, based on your photos, you would benefit from a tummy tuck type of procedure along with liposuction of the waist area, lower back (with emphasis on the sacral V region, the V shape area immediately above the buttocks crease) as well as fat transfer to the buttocks (Brazilian Butt lift). The above mentioned mommy make over type of procedure would change the shape and contour of your abdomen, waist, back and buttocks significantly.

Richard H. Lee, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you should be a good candidate for a mommy makeover.  Your plan of getting in shape and losing weight before your surgery is a good one.  Best wishes to achieving your goals :)

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Based on the photograph provided I think you're an excellent candidate for liposuction of the waist and an abdominoplasty. I can't comment on other areas.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

You look great post 3 pregnancy and will look even better post weight loss and 5 months of gym. Please send picture after the weight loss.

I'm Ready to Get my Body Back in Shape and Have a Few Surgeries Done to Achieve my Desired End Result? (photo)

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Answer: Mommy makeover is several potential combinations of procedures.

Answer: Mommy makeover is several potential combinations of procedures.

Answer: Please send picture after weight loss

Answer: Please send picture after weight loss

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I'm Ready to Get my Body Back in Shape and Have a Few Surgeries Done to Achieve my Desired End Result? (photo)

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Answer: Mommy makeover is several potential combinations of procedures.

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Answer: Please send picture after weight loss

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