I recently lost some weight and am at 270 from 305lbs. However I struggle significantly with my abdominal apron when working out and causing inability to fully complete. I have pcos and it’s been stagnant with the same weight despite my healthier eating habits. Would I be able to undergo a tummy tuck at my current weight to then archive my overall weight?
December 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck after weight loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow when it comes to a patients BMI. Typically as long as you are healthy and medically cleared it shouldn't necessarily be an issue. Most patients after weight would need to have a tummy tuck to help reduce the appearance of extra skin and to tighten the abdominal wall muscles that have stretched with the weight gain and loss. In regards to how much weight you would lose with a tummy tuck is hard to say. Most patients won't see a dramatic change on the scale but they will notice it is easier to exercise without the extra skin on the abdomen. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.
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December 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck after weight loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss. Each Surgeon will have their own protocol they wish to follow when it comes to a patients BMI. Typically as long as you are healthy and medically cleared it shouldn't necessarily be an issue. Most patients after weight would need to have a tummy tuck to help reduce the appearance of extra skin and to tighten the abdominal wall muscles that have stretched with the weight gain and loss. In regards to how much weight you would lose with a tummy tuck is hard to say. Most patients won't see a dramatic change on the scale but they will notice it is easier to exercise without the extra skin on the abdomen. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Would I be able to undergo a tummy tuck to treat my abdominal apron? Hello and Congratulations on your weight loss! I feel that the best procedure for you at this time would be a Panniculectomy. A Panniculectomy is a surgical procedure after recently having lost a large amount of weight and have loose belly skin that you want to remove. If you have not reached your goal weight continue your weight loss until your weight is more stable before having a tummy tuck.
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December 16, 2022
Answer: Would I be able to undergo a tummy tuck to treat my abdominal apron? Hello and Congratulations on your weight loss! I feel that the best procedure for you at this time would be a Panniculectomy. A Panniculectomy is a surgical procedure after recently having lost a large amount of weight and have loose belly skin that you want to remove. If you have not reached your goal weight continue your weight loss until your weight is more stable before having a tummy tuck.
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