Can a Tummy Tuck Repair This?

Far more important than deciding if TT is for you is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let him explain why one technique may be better than another and if you need a tummy tuck. Many board certified plastic surgeons provide a free first time consult and you should take advantage of that! See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you!

Abdominoplasty with Mesh Reinforcement is a new technique that mechanically strengthens the abdominal wall with the use of mesh.  There are several articles published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Journal describing this technique.  The advantage of this technique is that it helps reduce weight and maintain the reduced weight.  Certainly, you do not want to regain the 85 lbs you lost.  This technique provides the advantage of removing the hanging skin and reinforce your abdominal wall to prevent you from regaining weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I would wait a few more months then consult with a qualified plastic surgeon to understand which combination or variation of tummy tuck you will need to achieve the best results.

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

Congratulations on your weight loss!  That is a major accomplishment.  After those kind of weight changes the skin will hang loosely about the mid-section. A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a procedure that is designed to remove the loose skin, tighten the abdominal muscles and contour the waist and torso.  I would seek out a board certified plastic surgeon that performs tummy tucks after massive weight loss.