I have had 4 Children. I have STRUGGLED despite GLP’s, etc to lose weight but my body loves to stay around 200lbs. I have finally hit 185-189 and the lower part of my stomach is so embarrassing. I want to try and lose a few more lbs before surgery but I would love to get it done in November either way. What are your thoughts? I feel like I would love my stomach and size if it was flatter
August 13, 2025
Answer: Proceed with surgery. Thank you for your photos. If you have given your best effort, with the aid of weight loss medications, and have not been able to decrease your weight any further, but are still bothered by the amount of excess skin and fat of your abdomen, it makes sense for you to proceed with surgery. My recommendation would be to have liposuction of your abdomen and flanks, at the same time as your abdominoplasty. This should help you decrease your weight at the same time as tightening your skin and improving your contour. Patients can be motivated to increase their exercise level once they have had their excess skin of the abdomen removed. For that reason, my recommendation would be to proceed with your surgery and maintain an excellent diet and exercise regiment postoperatively to maximize your results. Best wishes.
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August 13, 2025
Answer: Proceed with surgery. Thank you for your photos. If you have given your best effort, with the aid of weight loss medications, and have not been able to decrease your weight any further, but are still bothered by the amount of excess skin and fat of your abdomen, it makes sense for you to proceed with surgery. My recommendation would be to have liposuction of your abdomen and flanks, at the same time as your abdominoplasty. This should help you decrease your weight at the same time as tightening your skin and improving your contour. Patients can be motivated to increase their exercise level once they have had their excess skin of the abdomen removed. For that reason, my recommendation would be to proceed with your surgery and maintain an excellent diet and exercise regiment postoperatively to maximize your results. Best wishes.
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August 12, 2025
Answer: Surgery timing It is best to be as close as possible to your ideal body weight and able to maintain it before having surgery. This allows your surgeon the opportunity to optimize your results. If you are planning to lose more weight it is best to accomplish that goal before proceeding. Significant weight loss after your tummy tuck could impact your results.
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August 12, 2025
Answer: Surgery timing It is best to be as close as possible to your ideal body weight and able to maintain it before having surgery. This allows your surgeon the opportunity to optimize your results. If you are planning to lose more weight it is best to accomplish that goal before proceeding. Significant weight loss after your tummy tuck could impact your results.
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