Will I need a Tummy tuck after losing weight? (photos)

Hi there…Congratulations on your amazing weight loss. It is very challenging, and you have accomplished a lot! Your goals are appropriate and admirable. I feel that after you stabilize your weight, you will likely have a substantial amount of excess abdominal skin and abdominal wall laxity/looseness. I feel that you will likely benefit from tummy tuck / abdominoplasty.At this point, I would focus on achieving your ideal body weight and stay stable at that wait for sometime before considering surgery. It is absolutely essential that you seek the advice of the surgeon who is board certified and has extensive experience in body contouring.I wish you the best.Dr. Gabbay.

Thank you very much for this interesting and important question.Trying to lose weight before a surgical procedure its a very delicate matter, since in many cases a restrictive diet can cause problems, such as anemia, electrolyte disturbances, decreased protein, etc ... retarding the healing process and damaging the surgery.For these reasons, if your purpose is to lose weight, i recommend you have a BMI less or equal to 30.In this regard, you must to have a support with a nutritionist, so you can achieve the desired goal, in the most healthy way, without incressing complications risks in the plastic surgery to perform.On the other hand, I recommend you yo be treated by a board certified plastic surgeon, with special training in Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss. Therefore, it will use different surgical techniques and special safety measures for ex- obese patients.It's very important to make a preparation weeks or even months before the surgery, advising the patient to take certain measures that helps to have a successful surgery with very good results.Finally remember you are a minor and for any procedure you will need your parents consent.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

Wonderful news on your weight loss!  Everyone is different when it comes to skin elasticity.  My suggestion is to seek a consultation from a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon when you have reached your goal weight and feel confident you are able to maintain it.  Only then can you get the answer you are needing.  All the best.

Congratulations on your weight loss! From your pictures, you do appear to have some loose skin which is best dealt with via a TT. Continue working towards your goal and when you have reached your ideal weight, explore your surgical options with board certified plastic surgeons if you so desire. Best of luck in reaching your goal!

First, congratulations on your weight loss and your decision to adopt a healthy lifestyle, it will serve you well!  As far as your tummy, it sounds as though you still have a significant amount of weight you would like to lose, so only time will tell. By your pic from the front, it appears that you have a little bit of excess skin hanging, but it appears to be mild.  Also, you are young so hopefully your skin will contract more.  I would also suggest you take into consideration whether or not you would like to have children before doing a tummy tuck, as pregnancy can spoil the results and necessitate a revision surgery.  Best of luck with your continued journey!

Thank you for your question. You will most likely have skin to be removed after such a large weight loss. Once you have achieved your goal and have maintained the same weight for at least 6 months, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your surgical options. All the best, 

Hi Kayl194aGreat work on your weight loss. Often after large amounts of weight gain (and then loss) the skin has been damaged beyond its capacity to retract & tighten up. You are best to see a local Specialist Plastic Surgeon when you reach you goal weight and discuss your surgical options.You have 3 great surgeons in Newcastle - Nick Moncrieff, Gary Avery, John Newton. There are a few other surgeons that flit in & out of Newcastle, and due to this they cannot possibly offer the same amount of care that surgeons that live in your city can.Good LuckDr Gavin Sandercoe

 Congratulations on your successful weight loss thus far. Based on your photographs, I think that you may be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery at some point. The redundant tissue consists of both skin and adipose tissue; often, despite best efforts, these areas may be resistant to diet/exercise. Of course, specific/meaningful advice would necessitate an in person evaluation; complete history/ physical examination/discussion of goals/expectations will be necessary. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. I hope this, and the attached link, help.  Best wishes as you continue to work towards your goals.

Hi, kay194a.  Congratulations on your weight loss. Based on your photos, you have excess skin.  With further weight loss, I would expect more excess skin.  Depending on your goal, you may need tummy tuck.  Tummy tuck is a great procedure to give a good abdominal contour if one has excess skin/fat and bulging.  However, if you become pregnant after tummy tuck, you may need revision tummy tuck afterward.  Once you reach your stable, goal weight, please visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon to learn about your options.  Best wishes with your continued weight loss.

The weight loss isn't what damages the skin, it is the weight gain. Best plan is to get to the weight you want, exercise regularly, and give your skin at least 6-9 months to shrink as well as it can. Then see where you are. It may be that at only 16, you will shrink well enough to be happy. Certainly better than a 36 or 46 year old.