Is it absolutely imperative to maintain your weight for a while prior to having the surgery? If so, how long is recommended? I am in the process of losing weight and will need a body lift or tummy tuck once I hit my goal weight. I am wondering if I absolutely have to wait a period to show I can maintain the weight prior to surgery or if I would be able to move forward right away. If I must wait, how long would that be?
October 26, 2022
Answer: Weight changes Dear BreeMarieX3, generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 26, 2022
Answer: Weight changes Dear BreeMarieX3, generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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September 30, 2022
Answer: Is it absolutely imperative to maintain weight prior to surgery? Physicians often recommend waiting a little bit of time once you hit your goal weight to make sure you do not keep losing weight. No one wants to operate on a moving target. The issue is if you continue losing weight after surgery you may need a revision to remove excess skin that has developed after additional weight loss. However, if you are certain that you are at your goal weight and do not plan on losing any more weight, then there is no need to wait a prolonged period of time for your surgery - I would just proceed with scheduling!
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September 30, 2022
Answer: Is it absolutely imperative to maintain weight prior to surgery? Physicians often recommend waiting a little bit of time once you hit your goal weight to make sure you do not keep losing weight. No one wants to operate on a moving target. The issue is if you continue losing weight after surgery you may need a revision to remove excess skin that has developed after additional weight loss. However, if you are certain that you are at your goal weight and do not plan on losing any more weight, then there is no need to wait a prolonged period of time for your surgery - I would just proceed with scheduling!
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