2 Years After TT and I've Gained Fat but It's Storing in my Lower Back, Suggestions?

Question

I had an extended tummy tuck 2 years ago. Now i gained a bit more weight than i used to, and all the fat is going right above the surgery scars. Especially the back. My upper body looks fine but my lower back has these 2 stored fats on the sides which I'm trying to burn these fat away but i can't. Any suggestions?

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Well I give you a lot of credit for being honest about your weight gain...Usually my patients blame it on me!!!!! Really your two choices are 1) weight loss or 2) Liposuction....And since it seems like it wasn't there after your surgery but showed up with the extra weight, it sounds like you can accomplish your goal without more surgery!!! Good luck

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

Patient should be aware that plastic surgery does not prevent you from gaining weight.  After surgery, you still need to have a balanced diet and regular exercise to maximize your results.  If you do over eat and you gain weight, then I would suggest having liposuction of your lower back and abdomen.  However, you did not post pictures, so it is difficult to give you specific advice.

	 

	Good Luck.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

I recommend trying to get back down to your goal body weight to see if these areas improve. If not you may consider liposuction of your lower back area. I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for a complete evaluation in person.

	Best wishes,

	Dr.Bruno

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Following a tummy tuck,where the front and sides of the abdomen are addressed most patients continue to get improvement in their body shape. This is contingent on maintaining body weight and a reasonable activity / diet program. However, different stresses can happen in life and a weight gain could happen. In this case the most of the excess gets distributed in other areas first followed by abdominoplasty areas. This is merely a clinical observation. The usual treatment is to get back to normal weight and /or liposuction. Hope that helps.

Christopher L. Hess, MD · Answer

I refer to this flank fat as the "human's camel hump." It's a storage area and typically the most difficult fat to lose. I've found that even my patients that work-out like crazy and have the best diet have difficulty losing this fat. This is especially true after age 40. So your solutions are liposuction, which will allow the fat to really be cleaned out or CoolSculpting which is an excellent non-invasive method of fat reduction.

2 Years After TT and I've Gained Fat but It's Storing in my Lower Back, Suggestions?

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