55 pound weight loss - Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck? (photos)

Question

35 y.o. female , no pregnancies. I lodt 55 lbs; but left with this. Is there a way to trll if I need a tt with muscle repair vs one without? Cost and distance not an issue.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on these photos you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck. If diastasis is present, that should be repaired as well. If you are not done losing weight or not quite at your ideal weight, considering getting there before surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Minoka90,

based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Yes, you are a candidate for a tummy tuck. In terms of whether you need muscle repair can be done through an examination. In cases of severe muscle damage, it is possible to use mesh to reinforce the fascia repair. The muscle is actually not repaired but the fascia is repaired, which contains the muscle.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you may be a good candidate. An examination would reveal if you have any significant intra-abdominal fat stores that would prevent abdominal muscle wall tightening, aka correction of rectus diastasis. Assuming that is not an issue, you have no other health issues, and your BMI is below 32, then you would be ready for surgery.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

The flattest, tightest belly woukd be with a tummy tuck. Muscle repair likely, woukd be determined on exam. Liposuction of your waist and or 360 can be combined.

If you do not want the scar of a tummy tuck, another option is Vaser ultrasound liposuction of your abdomen waist +/- 360. This will reduce fat under the skin and tighten to a degree. It will not affect mucslce and results would be less than a tummy tuck but significant.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

Jacob Carlson, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your weight loss! 55 lbs is very impressive.
With respect to your question, I do think that a tummy tuck would be the a great option to address the area of concern. I think a really nice option for you would be an Extended tummy tuck +/- Liposuction 360.
If you are planning on losing weight in the future and are considering a tummy tuck, I would recommend reaching your goal weight first. If you loose more weight after a tummy tuck, you will have loose skin that otherwise could have been removed with the tummy tuck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your post photos, you’re an excellent candidate for a full tummy tuck with muscle multiplication and combination with liposuction for waste. Best of virtual concert with expect fees to range from $8000-$12,000. Again, best of virtual consult with.

55 pound weight loss - Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck? (photos)

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