Is it fat or loose skin? (photos)

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I have been running like crazy for three weeks now and in the first week I lost 6 pounds and now it's like I started gaining slowly. I also do HIIT MAX workout for and. I am 4ft 10in and weigh 109 and slowly going up but it's like my stomach isn't looking anymore weight. Hope can I tell if it is loose skin or fat. I have had 2 c sections and gain 50pounds each pregnancy and now I am stuck with a stomach. I am planning on having a tummy tuck done soon and going in on Thursday March 12th.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

You have both excess fat and loose skin. No amount of working out will correct this. You appear to be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck and liposuction of your hips. This should change you appearance and how you feel about yourself. Best of luck!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your photographs, I think that you may be an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. 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 and video, help.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The tummy tuck will remove some fat and skin and tighten the underlying abdominal wall.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jason Hess, MD · Answer

Congrats on losing weight.  Your photos demonstrate mostly excess skin, but a modest degree of fat.  An abdominoplasty will remedy both.  I would recommend rectus plication (tightening of the fascia), often referred to as muscle tightening.  and excision of excess skin.  You may benefit from a modest amount of liposuction.I hope this helps.  good luck!

James Southwell-Keely, MD, FRACS · Answer

Hi there,From the photos it looks like a combination of both loose skin and fat.  You will enjoy a lovely result from abdominoplasty surgery.All the best,James

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