I'm 42 and my weight has fluctuated several times over the years. Biggest weight loss was about 70 pounds. 5'4 and about 168 now, do I look like I'm ready to have skin removal surgery now based on my stomach area? I'm not sure what weight I should be because I haven't been an ideal weight for years.
Answer: Tummy tuck and breast lift Thank you for your question and congratulations on your 70lb weight loss. I always recommend that patients be within about 20lbs of their weight goal. With that being said even if your not in that range you can still have surgery just understanding if you have a substantial weight loss after surgery your surgeon may have to tweek something later. Looking at your photos I would suggest a tummy tuck and breast lift. A tummy tuck will allow your surgeon to tighten up your abdominal wall muscles from the weight gain and loss and remove the extra skin. It will give you the flattest stomach that one can give. You may have some intra abdominal wall fat, which is fat around the intestines. That fat is the fat you will lose with weight loss. Most surgeons will also do some liposuction on the flank area, also understanding that you may need some additional after surgery because they can't be too aggressive at the same time. Regarding the breast I believe you would be a great candidate for a breast lift. This will allow your surgeon to boost the breast up and if you choose to add an implant under the muscle to help with the shape you may. 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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Answer: Tummy tuck and breast lift Thank you for your question and congratulations on your 70lb weight loss. I always recommend that patients be within about 20lbs of their weight goal. With that being said even if your not in that range you can still have surgery just understanding if you have a substantial weight loss after surgery your surgeon may have to tweek something later. Looking at your photos I would suggest a tummy tuck and breast lift. A tummy tuck will allow your surgeon to tighten up your abdominal wall muscles from the weight gain and loss and remove the extra skin. It will give you the flattest stomach that one can give. You may have some intra abdominal wall fat, which is fat around the intestines. That fat is the fat you will lose with weight loss. Most surgeons will also do some liposuction on the flank area, also understanding that you may need some additional after surgery because they can't be too aggressive at the same time. Regarding the breast I believe you would be a great candidate for a breast lift. This will allow your surgeon to boost the breast up and if you choose to add an implant under the muscle to help with the shape you may. 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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April 1, 2020
Answer: My recommendation Hello dear, Thank you for the question and photos.. after analysing your case.. I can suggest you, due to the excess of skin in your belly is a standard tummy tuck combined with vaser liposuction to get rid of the cellulite. This would give you great results! l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
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April 1, 2020
Answer: My recommendation Hello dear, Thank you for the question and photos.. after analysing your case.. I can suggest you, due to the excess of skin in your belly is a standard tummy tuck combined with vaser liposuction to get rid of the cellulite. This would give you great results! l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Do I need an extended tummy tuck, circumferential tummy tuck or FDL tummy tuck with breast lift? Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. It would be useful to see full pictures of your abdomen with no clothing. Based on these photo, I
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Do I need an extended tummy tuck, circumferential tummy tuck or FDL tummy tuck with breast lift? Hello and thank you for your question and sharing your photos. It would be useful to see full pictures of your abdomen with no clothing. Based on these photo, I
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March 31, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck- Full vs Circumferential Extended tummy tuck or circumferential are performed if excess skin extends to the flanks and back. Liposuction may be used with all the techniques. One wants to be close to their ideal weight and continue to maintain their weight postoperatively.
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March 31, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck- Full vs Circumferential Extended tummy tuck or circumferential are performed if excess skin extends to the flanks and back. Liposuction may be used with all the techniques. One wants to be close to their ideal weight and continue to maintain their weight postoperatively.
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Do I need an extended tummy tuck, circumferential tummy tuck or FDL tummy tuck with breast lift? (Photos) If you are otherwise healthy, and have reached a sustainable BMI < 30, you would be a good candidate for a MM, your results would be enhanced, and your risks of complication during and after surgery would be minimal.
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April 1, 2020
Answer: Do I need an extended tummy tuck, circumferential tummy tuck or FDL tummy tuck with breast lift? (Photos) If you are otherwise healthy, and have reached a sustainable BMI < 30, you would be a good candidate for a MM, your results would be enhanced, and your risks of complication during and after surgery would be minimal.
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