I lost about 85lbs. About a year ago.i used to weigh 285 and now weigh 200. I am 6'1" and im 16y/o. I am wondering if a tummy tuck could help me get rid of this extra skin/fat i have left over. I have kept my weight consistent for about four months and i diet and exercise. If a tummy tuck cant repair this, could liposuction, a mini tummy tuck, body contouring, what other options may work for me? Thanks!
November 2, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck after weight loss
Good job losing the weight. Ideally you should be at your goal weight before having body contouring surgery. An extended abdominoplasty may be all you require. If the skin of the lovehandles or the buttock becomes lax with further weight loss a lower body lift may be required.
Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in body contouring after weight loss to evaluate you and help you understand your options.
I hope this was helpful
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November 2, 2012
Answer: Tummy tuck after weight loss
Good job losing the weight. Ideally you should be at your goal weight before having body contouring surgery. An extended abdominoplasty may be all you require. If the skin of the lovehandles or the buttock becomes lax with further weight loss a lower body lift may be required.
Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in body contouring after weight loss to evaluate you and help you understand your options.
I hope this was helpful
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November 2, 2012
Answer: Best Operation for Abdomen after Significant Weight Loss?
Congratulations on achieving a significant weight loss.
Generally speaking, patients who have had this degree of weight loss benefit from tummy tuck surgery, as opposed to liposuction surgery or mini tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest that you continue your diet and execise program and achieve a long-term stable weight prior to considering surgery.
When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons; ask to see lots of examples of their work.
Best wishes.
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November 2, 2012
Answer: Best Operation for Abdomen after Significant Weight Loss?
Congratulations on achieving a significant weight loss.
Generally speaking, patients who have had this degree of weight loss benefit from tummy tuck surgery, as opposed to liposuction surgery or mini tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest that you continue your diet and execise program and achieve a long-term stable weight prior to considering surgery.
When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons; ask to see lots of examples of their work.
Best wishes.
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