Should I Get a Tummy Tuck or Can I Work out and Fix This? (photo)

  After 100 lb weight loss and given the pictures, you are likely a good candidate for tummy tuck as the skin will not correct itself.  Kenneth Hughes, MD male tummy tuck Los Angeles, CA

The picture shows a lot of loose skin and fat. The fact that you've done very well in improving your overall health by losing 100 pounds would suggest there will most likely be stretch marks in your loose skin. After such weight loss the best way to improve your tummy contour and get rid of this loose apron of skin would most likely be a tummy tuck. I would suggest seeking the opinion of a fully registered plastic surgeon 

Congratulations on the weight loss!  Unfortunately, you have a lot of extra skin in your stomach because of this.  No amount of working out is going to get rid of that.  Tummy tuck is definitely the answer.  Good luck.

Based on the photos you posted, I believe you would do nicely with a tummy tuck. Exercise and additional weight loss will also likely create more loose skin. It is important to continue to work out and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is true that risks exist for tummy tuck, but even simple surgery can have risks. Blood clots and more serious complications are not as common as you may have read and there are medications that can lower the risks of clots. You should do more research and visit at least 3 plastic surgeons before deciding if this operation is for you. Good luck - Dr. Aldo Guerra.

Tummy tuck is a reasonable option for removing redundant and loose abdominal skin after major weight loss. Many men choose to have a tummy tuck after weight loss surgery in Los Angeles.

It appears as though you have significant excess skin on your abdomen from your weight loss. For optimal contour, this should ideally be excised. Consider a tummy tuck...

Dear Mike,
Thank you for the question and congratulations on losing the weight!
It is hard to see from the photos but it seems that you have excess abdominal skin.
Unfortunately a lot of excess skin does not go away with exercise. Surgery is the best option to remove it.
Please see a Board certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to go over the risks, possible complications and outcomes with you.
Tummy tuck surgery is a safe procedure for the right candidate.
Best of luck

Hello! I understand your concerns, but when a significant amount of weight like yours is lost, excess skin usually can't be solved with exercise alone, even with abdominal workouts. The skin loses elasticity and cannot fully adjust, so a tummy tuck is the most effective option to remove that excess. It is true that surgery carries some risks, but they are relatively low when performed with a qualified surgeon. If you really don't want surgery, you could explore options such as non-invasive treatments, but in many cases, tummy tuck is still the best solution for long-lasting results. You can write to us at 829-554-6062 to evaluate and schedule your surgery.

The photos illustrate excess skin, typical for patients who have lost large amounts of weight. If your skin were going to tighten, it would have done so as you were losing the weight. The stretched skin has lost its elasticity, and that is permanent. Workouts will strengthen your muscle core and assist in weight loss, but will not restore elasticity to the skin. 

From the story and the pictures, you will be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. The precise nature of the procedure would be determined at a consultation. 

Blood clots can occur, but there are a number of measures your surgeon will take to minimize the risks, including compression of your legs during surgery, early post-op mobilization, and sometimes the use of blood thinners in high risk patients. A frank discussion with a plastic surgeon is the best first step.

When you ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A listing in the ASPS website assures you that your surgeon is not only board certified,  but also is a member in good standing of the major plastic surgery organization in the U. S. Thank you for your question, best wishes. 

You definitely need a tummy tuck. Additional weight loss will just make it worse. exercise will not help. you will have a nice result